Payroll Specialist Clerk

Talent One; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent One seeks a Payroll Specialist / Clerk to maintain accurate payroll records and process time and attendance, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time.

The role emphasizes hands-on payroll data entry, timekeeping with Paylocity, and basic accounting software. A high school diploma or GED is required, and bilingual Spanish is a must, with strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bilingual in Spanish (spoken and written) required.
• Experience with Paylocity or similar HRIS/payroll software is a plus.
• Proficient in Excel for data entry and basic formulas.
• Strong attention to detail and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Payroll data entry: collect, calculate, and enter weekly/bi-weekly payroll data accurately.
• Time & attendance: process timekeeping and verify hours and piece-rate calculations in Paylocity.
• Record maintenance: update payroll records, including exemptions, insurance, savings deductions, and job transfers.
• Reconciliation: assist in reconciling payroll data prior to final transmission.
• Discrepancy resolution: research and resolve payroll discrepancies or inquiries promptly.
• Compliance & year-end: assist with year-end reporting (W-2s) and policy compliance.
• Confidentiality: maintain strict confidentiality of payroll information.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Payroll data entry

Timekeeping

Excel

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Paylocity

QuickBooks

Navision

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Payroll Specialist / Clerk to join our HR & Payroll team. In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining accurate payroll records, processing time and attendance, and ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time.

If you have hands-on experience with payroll data entry, timekeeping systems, and basic accounting software (like Paylocity, Navision, or QuickBooks), we want to hear from you!

** Pay Rate:** $20.00 - $22.00 / hr

** Employment Type:** Full-Time

** Key Responsibilities

• ** Payroll Data Entry:** Collect, calculate, and enter weekly/bi-weekly payroll data accurately.
• ** Time & Attendance:** Execute timekeeping processing in Paylocity and verify hours and piece-rate calculations.
• ** Record Maintenance:** Process payroll updates, including tax exemptions, insurance coverage changes, savings deductions, and job transfers.
• ** Reconciliation:** Assist in reconciling payroll data prior to final transmission.
• ** Discrepancy Resolution:** Research and resolve payroll discrepancies or employee inquiries in a timely, professional manner.
• ** Compliance & Year-End:** Assist with year-end reporting (W-2s) and ensure adherence to company policies and labor regulations.
• ** Confidentiality:** Maintain strict confidentiality regarding all employee and payroll information.

** Qualifications & Requirements

• ** Education:** High School Diploma or GED required.
• ** Bilingual:** Bilingual in Spanish is required (spoken and written).
• ** System Experience:** Prior experience using Paylocity (or similar HRIS/Payroll software like QuickBooks or Navision) is a plus.
• ** Software Skills:** Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (data entry, basic formulas).
• ** Skills:** Strong attention to detail, basic understanding of pay rates/piece counts, and great communication skills.