Payroll Clerk

DescriptionWe are looking for a Payroll Clerk to join our client in Hayward in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position focuses on supporting payroll operations for a multi-entity organization, with a strong emphasis on reviewing hourly time records, assisting with payroll completion, and helping ensure employees are paid accurately and on schedule. The role also serves as key support for senior payroll coverage during an upcoming leave period, making it ideal for someone who is dependable, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced payroll environment.Responsibilities:- Review and validate a high volume of hourly employee timesheets to confirm accuracy, completeness, and policy compliance before payroll is finalized.- Assist with bi-weekly payroll activities for a workforce of approximately 520 employees across multiple company entities.- Partner with the senior payroll team member to help prepare and submit payroll through Paycom for timely payment processing.- Support payroll close activities by identifying discrepancies, following up on missing information, and helping resolve timekeeping issues.- Serve as payroll backup during a senior staff absence, helping maintain continuity of payroll operations.- Respond to employee payroll inquiries in a clear and service-oriented manner, providing timely assistance.- Help verify that exempt and non-exempt employees are paid correctly in alignment with hours worked and payroll records.- Monitor timecard entries for compliance with wage and hour guidelines, including meal break and labor law considerations.- Contribute to payroll accuracy by maintaining careful documentation and escalating unusual items when needed.Please reach out to John Miller for immediate consideration.Requirements- 2-3 years of payroll experience, including hands-on involvement with recurring payroll cycles.- Prior experience with payroll auditing, especially timecard or timesheet review for hourly employees.- Working knowledge of wage and hour rules, meal break requirements, and labor law compliance.- Experience using Paycom is strongly preferred.- Ability to support payroll processing for organizations with 100-500+ employees.Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) and Privacy Notice (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/privacy) .