Payroll Clerk

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join a team in Salt Lake City, Utah in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position focuses on accurate payroll execution, incentive compensation administration, and regulatory compliance for a diverse employee population. The ideal candidate brings strong experience with ADP Workforce Now, sharp analytical ability, and a high standard of discretion when handling sensitive payroll and compensation information.

Responsibilities:

• Manage weekly, biweekly, and off-cycle payroll processing for employees while ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Maintain payroll and compensation records in ADP Workforce Now, including updates related to pay rates, job status changes, leave activity, and final pay calculations.
• Examine payroll inputs such as earnings, deductions, taxes, benefits, garnishments, and timekeeping data to identify and correct discrepancies before payroll is finalized.
• Administer commission, bonus, and incentive pay programs across sales, operations, and corporate teams, including calculation validation and documentation support.
• Prepare payroll reconciliations and reporting for internal stakeholders, providing analysis on payroll results and compensation payout trends.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws by applying current requirements related to wage and hour rules, overtime, and tax obligations.
• Act as a key resource for ADP Workforce Now payroll functionality by maintaining system configurations, reporting structures, and payroll-related codes.
• Assist with payroll system testing, upgrades, issue resolution, and process documentation to strengthen accuracy, consistency, and operational efficiency.
• Process garnishments, tax levies, child support orders, and year-end payroll activities, including reconciliation support for W-2 preparation and audits.
• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 3 years of hands-on payroll administration experience.
• Advanced working knowledge of ADP Workforce Now.
• Experience supporting full-cycle payroll for employee populations ranging from approximately 100 to 500 employees.
• Demonstrated ability to manage payroll elements such as garnishments, supplemental pay, commissions, bonuses, and other incentive compensation.
• Strong analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential employee and compensation information with professionalism and discretion.
• Effective customer service and communication skills when partnering with employees, HR, Finance, and operational leaders.