Payroll Clerk

Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid)
Duration: Contract (8 months)
Pay Rate: $28–$32/hour

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support day-to-day payroll operations for a fast-paced organization. This role will assist with payroll processing, data entry, and administrative support while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and comfortable working with confidential information.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with processing weekly, bi-weekly, or semi-monthly payroll

• Enter and maintain employee payroll data, including new hires, terminations, pay changes, and deductions

• Review timesheets for accuracy and resolve discrepancies

• Support payroll audits and reconciliations

• Respond to basic employee payroll inquiries

• Assist with filing, reporting, and payroll documentation

• Maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee information

• Support payroll team with special projects as needed

Qualifications

• 1+ year of payroll, accounting, or administrative experience

• Basic understanding of payroll processes and wage/hour regulations

• Experience with payroll systems (ADP, Paychex, UKG, or similar preferred)

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to meet deadlines in a high-volume environment

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and basic data entry

Nice to Have

• Multi-state payroll exposure

• Experience working in a hybrid or corporate office environment

• Prior contract or temporary assignment experience

Benefits:

LHH Recruitment Solutions benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

If you are interested in this or other job opportunities available through LHH Recruitment Solutions, please submit your resume today at www.LHH.com!

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.