Payroll Clerk

Adecco US, Inc.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Paid leave options

Holiday pay

Job summary

Adecco US, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support daily payroll operations in Tempe. The role requires at least 1 year of payroll experience and familiarity with Paylocity. You will review timesheets, process pay, maintain records, and handle deductions with strict confidentiality.

Proficiency in Excel, strong data entry skills, and excellent attention to detail are essential. This is a temporary assignment with Monday–Friday daytime hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of payroll or payroll processing experience preferred.
• Experience with Paylocity highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer applications.
• Strong data entry and numerical accuracy skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential employee information.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• High school diploma or GED required; additional education in accounting, business, or finance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify employee timesheets, attendance records, and payroll data for accuracy.
• Process payroll information, including regular hours, overtime, bonuses, and deductions.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records and update employee information as needed.
• Assist with payroll tax withholdings, benefits deductions, and other payroll adjustments.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Respond to employee payroll questions and provide support as needed.
• Ensure payroll records are accurate, organized, and confidential.
• Perform general administrative and data entry duties related to payroll.

Skills

Payroll processing

Paylocity

Microsoft Excel

Data entry

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Accounting/Business/Finance education preferred

Tools

Paylocity

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Payroll Clerk

Pay: $22.00–$24.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support daily payroll operations. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of payroll experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential employee information. Experience with Paylocity is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and verify employee timesheets, attendance records, and payroll data for accuracy.

• Process payroll information, including regular hours, overtime, bonuses, and deductions.

• Maintain accurate employee payroll records and update employee information as needed.

• Assist with payroll tax withholdings, benefits deductions, and other payroll adjustments.

• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Respond to employee payroll questions and provide support as needed.

• Ensure payroll records are accurate, organized, and confidential.

• Perform general administrative and data entry duties related to payroll.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of payroll or payroll processing experience preferred.

• Experience with Paylocity highly preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer applications.

• Strong data entry and numerical accuracy skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential employee information.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

• High school diploma or GED required; additional education in accounting, business, or finance is a plus.

Additional Details

This is a temporary position , not temp-to-hire. Candidates must be comfortable working Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

Pay Details:

$22.00 to $24.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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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

Massachusetts Candidates Only:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.