Strategic Payroll & HR Admin Specialist

Pemco Corporation; Bluefield (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Pemco Corporation is seeking a Payroll Clerk to manage end-to-end payroll processing and related HR support in a professional office setting. You will verify timesheets, process wages and deductions, and ensure compliance with applicable laws.

The role requires 1–2 years of payroll or bookkeeping experience, proficiency with ADP and Excel, and strong attention to detail. You will collaborate with HR and finance teams to maintain payroll accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of payroll or bookkeeping experience.
• Knowledge of payroll regulations and FLSA is preferred.
• Proficiency with ADP payroll software and Excel.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Payroll processing: collect, review, and verify timesheets; calculate wages, overtime, and deductions; ensure timely payments.
• Maintain payroll records, employee files, and reports with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage laws and company policies (including garnishments, deductions, and 401(k)).
• Serve as primary contact for payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies; issue off-cycle payments if needed.
• Assist HR with basic HR inquiries and compliance, directing employees to resources as appropriate.
• Prepare payroll reports for management, summarizing expenses and payroll metrics.
• Collaborate with HR and finance to ensure accurate data, salary adjustments, terminations, and benefits administration.
• Monitor outstanding balances and assist accounts receivable as needed.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Discretion & Confidentiality

Communication Skills

Problem-solving

Tools

ADP Payroll Software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Pemco Corporation is seeking a Payroll Clerk to manage end-to-end payroll processing and related HR support in a professional office setting. You will verify timesheets, process wages and deductions, and ensure compliance with applicable laws.

The role requires 1–2 years of payroll or bookkeeping experience, proficiency with ADP and Excel, and strong attention to detail. You will collaborate with HR and finance teams to maintain payroll accuracy and confidentiality.