Overview
Payroll Clerk- Staffing Industry Jobs in Rancho Cucamonga, CA at HR Direct Services
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated In-house Payroll Clerk preferably specialized in the staffing industry to join our dynamic human resources and finance team. This role is essential in ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll for temporary and permanent staff, maintaining compliance with employment and labor laws, and supporting overall payroll operations. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in payroll systems, accounting principles, and HRIS platforms, contributing to the seamless administration of employee compensation and benefits.
This position offers an opportunity to work within a fast-paced environment that values precision, efficiency, and compliance. The successful candidate will be instrumental in maintaining the integrity of payroll processes while adhering to all relevant legal standards.
Duties
- Process payroll accurately using systems such as Workday, ADP, Paychex, UltiPro, Kronos, Ceridian, or similar payroll software.
- Enter employee hours, wages, deductions, and benefits data into payroll systems with high accuracy.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and tax regulations by applying current tax law knowledge.
- Manage payroll tax filings and payments in accordance with government regulations.
- Support benefits administration activities including enrollment updates and tracking employee benefit deductions.
- Maintain detailed records of payroll transactions through data entry and bookkeeping practices.
- Prepare journal entries for payroll-related financial activities such as debits & credits.
- Conduct account reconciliation to verify accuracy across multiple financial systems.
- Support audits by providing detailed reports on payroll processing and compliance.
Skills
- Preferred Experience: Staffing industry background
- Payroll Experience: Must have experience processing 200–300+ weekly payroll check
- Proficiency with payroll systems such as Workday, ADP, Paychex, Kronos, UltiPro, Ceridian or similar platforms.
- Strong understanding of employment & labor law as it pertains to payroll processing.
- Experience with accounting software including QuickBooks and other financial tools.
- Knowledge of governmental accounting standards and tax law related to payroll taxes.
- Familiarity with time & attendance systems for accurate wage calculation.
- Ability to perform detailed data entry with high precision (10 key typing skills).
- Analytical skills for account analysis and problem-solving within financial contexts.
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail in record keeping.
- Effective communication skills for collaboration across HR and finance teams.
Pay: $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- Payroll: 3 years (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Payroll Clerk- Staffing Industry
Company: HR Direct Services
Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
