Payroll Data Clerk

WGMA

Payroll Data Clerk maintaining payroll operations for over 4000 workers in Houston, Texas. Handling data entry, payroll discrepancies, and confidential employee information while ensuring compliance with protocols.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $24 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, including data entry, payroll discrepancies resolution, and compliance with policies and procedures. Proficient in maintaining confidentiality and managing payroll operations for a large workforce.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Payroll ProcessingData EntryAttention To DetailCommunication SkillsMultitasking

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Hard Skills

Payroll ExperienceData AnalysisReport CompilationTax Information ManagementDeductions Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsProblem-SolvingConfidentiality

Tools & Technologies

Payroll SoftwareEmail Communication

Industry Keywords

W-2 Processing1095C ProcessingEmployee VerificationPayroll Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Enters new hires, terminations, and reactivations into system
Maintains payroll information by collecting and entering data such as tax information, retirement deferrals, and deductions
Review and verify source of all payroll documents received
Updates payroll records by entering changes to worker information
Resolves payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information from different internal payroll sources
Troubleshoots payroll questions and complies with requests from employers and unions
Compiles internal reports upon request by colleagues
Compiles accurate payroll reports upon request by external contacts
Maintains payroll operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes
Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping confidential information
Contact locals via email or phone calls to resolve inaccurate or missing information
Process payroll for over 4000 workers once a month
Organize and mail payroll packages to different locations weekly
Respond to verification of employment requests from financial institutions, government etc. weekly.
Respond to payroll emails and phone calls daily
Print and mail over 5000 W-2s and 1095Cs annually

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or equivalent
MUST have one or more years of related payroll experience completing payroll yourself
Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications
Must have excellent attention to detail
Must have outstanding communication skills
Must be able to multitask and handle a fast-paced working environment
Must be organized and be able to prioritize projects

Benefits

Comp & perks

3-2 Hybrid Work Schedule Possible after training period
Employer paid benefits
401k/Roth Match up to 6%
Paid time off
Competitive Compensation