Payroll Clerk

LHH; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is assisting a Non-Profit organization in Brooklyn with a Temporary-to-Permanent Payroll Clerk role located in South Williamsburg. The ideal candidate will be bilingual in Spanish and have 2+ years of payroll experience, with duties including processing payroll, timecard verification, and year-end tasks.

The position is fully in-office, requiring commuting to the Brooklyn office 5 days a week.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll, accounting, or administrative experience.
• Fluent in both English and Spanish (written and verbal).
• Knowledge of payroll processes, wage laws, and payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Review and verify timecards, attendance, and payroll data.
• Enter and maintain employee payroll information (new hires, terminations, deductions, direct deposit).
• Respond to employee questions regarding pay, taxes, deductions, and benefits in English and Spanish.
• Assist with payroll audits and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain payroll records and confidentiality.
• Support year-end payroll activities (W-2).
• Collaborate with HR and Accounting to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Assist with administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish-English)

Payroll experience

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is working with a Non-Profit organization to fill a Temporary-to-Permanent Payroll Clerk position in South Williamsburg, BK. We are searching for a candidate that is bilingual in Spanish and has 2+ years of experience processing payroll. This team operates on a fully in office schedule, so candidates must be able to commute to Brooklyn 5 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly and bi-weekly payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Review and verify employee timecards, attendance records, and payroll data.
• Enter and maintain employee payroll information, including new hires, terminations, deductions, and direct deposit updates.
• Respond to employee questions regarding pay, taxes, deductions, and benefits in both English and Spanish.
• Assist with payroll audits and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain payroll records and employee confidentiality.
• Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and distribution.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and Accounting to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Assist with various administrative and clerical duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree preferred.
• 2+ years of payroll, accounting, or administrative experience.
• Fluent in both English and Spanish (written and verbal) required.
• Knowledge of payroll processes, wage laws, and payroll systems preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality

Work Schedule:

• 5 days per week in office in Brooklyn office
• Hourly Pay: 30-32 per hour
• Salary Range: 60-65k annually when it goes perm
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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