Payroll Clerk

The Intersect Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Intersect Group in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Payroll Clerk to join on-site. You will process high-volume payroll data, validate new hires, and assist with garnishments, deductions, and inquiries. This contract-to-hire role starts with standard hours and could expand payroll responsibilities over time.

Candidates should have 2+ years of payroll experience, UKG familiarity, and strong Excel/Office skills, with excellent attention to detail and clear communication abilities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of high-volume payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of UKG (preferred/required).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll data for 1,500–2,000 employees.
• Validate new hires and ensure accurate payroll data entry.
• Support garnishments and deduction activity.
• Handle payroll inquiries from employees and management.
• Generate and distribute manual payroll checks timely.
• Assist with payroll-related tasks for upcoming company move.

Skills

High-volume payroll

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Payroll systems knowledge

Tools

UKG

Microsoft Office

Job description

## Payroll Clerk**Phoenix,AZ85254**Posted: 10/30/2026Employment Type:Contract to HireCategory: F&A - Accounting - PayrollJob Number: 251384Work Location: On-Site## Job DescriptionPayroll Clerk | Scottsdale, 85254 - 100% On Site Pay: up to $27/hour dependent on experience Hours: Full-time hours; Start work between 7a - 9a **ROLE SUMMARY** Process payroll data, review employee and manager information, resolve payroll inquiries, and support garnishment and deduction activity. This role supports high-volume payroll operations and may progress into broader payroll processing responsibilities. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** * Support daily payroll reporting and employee onboarding* Validate new hires and ensure all payroll data is entered accurately to the designated field in UKG* Assist with payroll support related to an upcoming company move* Take on increased responsibilities as ramp up progresses* Use UKG payroll system (highly preferred; strongly desired at start)* Process multistate payroll for approximately 1,500–2,000 employees* Handle Personnel Action Requests: new hires, salary changes, bonuses, transfers, terminations, retro pay, and benefits adjustments* Process garnishments (child support, tax levies, etc.)* Generate and distribute manual payroll checks accurately and timely* Research and resolve payroll inquiries from employees and management. **KEY REQUIREMENTS** * 2+ years of high volume payroll experience* Strong payroll systems knowledge (UKG experience preferred / required)* High proficiency in Microsoft Office* Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills* Efficient written and verbal communication skills Apply if you have high-volume payroll experience and want to contribute to accurate, timely payroll operations. This contract-to-possible-hire opportunity offers the chance to take on broader payroll responsibilities as your experience grows.