Payroll Specialist — Accurate & Timely Processing

Employnet Inc; California (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Employnet Inc. is seeking a Payroll Clerk to manage accurate and timely payroll processing for hourly and salaried staff. You will enter payroll data, validate timekeeping records, assist with audits, and ensure compliance with federal, state (California), and local wage-and-hour regulations.

This role serves as a primary point of contact for payroll inquiries and supports broader HR functions. The position requires 2-3 years of payroll experience, proficiency with Excel, and strong attention to

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-3 years of payroll processing or payroll support experience.
• Working knowledge of California wage-and-hour laws and timekeeping systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll data for hourly and salaried employees, including regular hours, overtime, meal premiums, differentials, bonuses, and adjustments.
• Review, audit, and validate timekeeping records to ensure compliance with wage-and-hour requirements.
• Enter and maintain accurate employee payroll data, including pay rates, deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings.
• Assist with payroll corrections, retroactive adjustments, and off-cycle payrolls as needed.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely, professional, and confidential manner.
• Support payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting (e.g., payroll registers, variance reports).
• Process and track wage garnishments, levies, and child support orders in compliance with legal requirements.
• Coordinate payroll-related data with HR, Accounting, and Benefits team members.
• Assist with year-end processes, including W-2 preparation and reconciliation.
• Maintain payroll records in accordance with record retention requirements.
• Prepare labor reports.
• Support continuous improvement of payroll processes and internal controls.

Skills

Attention to detail

Discretion

Fast-paced environment experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Timekeeping systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Employnet Inc. is seeking a Payroll Clerk to manage accurate and timely payroll processing for hourly and salaried staff. You will enter payroll data, validate timekeeping records, assist with audits, and ensure compliance with federal, state (California), and local wage-and-hour regulations.

This role serves as a primary point of contact for payroll inquiries and supports broader HR functions. The position requires 2-3 years of payroll experience, proficiency with Excel, and strong attention to