Temporary Payroll Clerk

Frazer Jones; New York (NY); Remote; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Frazer Jones is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk (Data Entry) for a remote, temporary contract. The role emphasizes manual timecard entry, data accuracy, and strict adherence to payroll timelines.

The ideal candidate will have experience in payroll, administrative support, or HR functions, and can work independently from a home office with reliable internet access. This is a 3-6 month contract with 30-40 hours per week, offering an immediate hire.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll, administrative support, data entry, HR support, or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Reliable internet connection and home office setup.
• Comfortable with high-volume manual data entry.

Responsibilities

• Manually enter employee timecards into the payroll system.
• Review timesheet information for completeness and accuracy.
• Assist with payroll-related data entry and record maintenance.
• Identify and resolve basic timekeeping discrepancies.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll information.
• Support payroll processing deadlines and reporting needs.
• Communicate with internal team members regarding missing or inaccurate time entries.
• Perform other administrative support tasks as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Independent work

Time management

Payroll familiarity

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Title: Payroll Clerk (Data Entry) – Immedidate hire

Pay Rate: $30-$35/hour

Location: Remote

Duration: 3-6 Month Contract

Hours: 30-40 hours per week

Experience Level: Entry-Level to Associate-Level

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support a busy payroll function during a high-volume seasonal period. This role will focus heavily on manual timecard entry and payroll data administration. The ideal candidate is organized, accurate, and comfortable performing repetitive data entry tasks while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with payroll, administrative, data entry, accounting support, or HR support experience who is looking for a fully remote contract role.

Key Responsibilities

• Manually enter employee timecards into the payroll system
• Review timesheet information for completeness and accuracy
• Assist with payroll-related data entry and record maintenance
• Identify and resolve basic timekeeping discrepancies
• Maintain confidentiality of employee payroll information
• Support payroll processing deadlines and reporting needs
• Communicate with internal team members regarding missing or inaccurate time entries
• Perform other administrative support tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous experience in payroll, administrative support, data entry, HR support, or a related field preferred
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Comfortable performing high-volume manual data entry
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Reliable internet connection and home office setup

Preferred Background

• Payroll clerk experience
• Timecard or timesheet processing experience
• Administrative or clerical support experience
• Experience handling confidential employee information