Payroll Clerk

Job #: Title: Payroll Clerk Location: Broussard, LA Salary Range: 20.00 Position: Payroll Clerk Description: Payroll Clerk / HR Support
Location: Broussard, LA
Pay: $20.00-$24.00 per hour, based on experience
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-2:00 PM to start; expected to transition to 8:00 AM-4:30 PM when hired permanently
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Clerk / HR Support professional to join a corporate office in Broussard, LA. This position is responsible for processing accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll while maintaining strict confidentiality. The role will also provide administrative support to the HR and Accounting departments as needed.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working with sensitive employee and payroll information.
Key Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time for hourly and salaried employees
• Review and calculate employee hours, locations, class codes, deductions, and other payroll-related information
• Enter and classify payroll journal entries in the accounting system
• Calculate and post 401(k) employee contributions and company matches
• Process employee garnishments and insurance deductions
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee status-change documentation
• Update payroll records for changes in exemptions, insurance coverage, deductions, and other employee information
• Maintain the company leave bank
• Prepare payroll reports, including earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and non-taxable wages
• Provide earnings statements and check stubs as needed
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies
• Respond to employee payroll questions and requests
• Process payroll tax payments and maintain related accounting records
• Review and maintain payroll-related balance sheet transactions
• Reconcile bank statements monthly
• Assist with Accounts Payable functions as needed
• Provide cash flow updates to the Controller and assist with cash management
• Support the HR department with various administrative responsibilities
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee, payroll, and company information

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Previous payroll experience required
• Knowledge of payroll laws, regulations, and basic accounting principles
• Strong understanding of payroll processing and payroll deductions
• Basic math and accounting skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard office equipment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop effective working relationships and work as part of a team
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion