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Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join our team in Petersburg, Virginia. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with labor laws and company protocols. This position requires a high level of confidentiality, precision, and the ability to manage payroll data efficiently for both craft and salaried employees.

Responsibilities:

• Process weekly payroll for employees, including both craft and salaried staff.

• Collect and validate timesheets, field reports, job codes, and hours worked to ensure accuracy.

• Input payroll data, including hours, deductions, reimbursements, and adjustments into the payroll system.

• Address pay adjustments, corrections, and inquiries from employees in a thorough and attentive manner.

• Collaborate with project managers and field supervisors to coordinate payroll information.

• Maintain organized and compliant payroll files for auditing purposes.

• Review and reconcile per diem, travel allowances, and other reimbursements.

• Assist with processing garnishments, child support orders, and tax withholdings.

• Support reporting requirements related to workers’ compensation and union obligations. Requirements • Proficiency with Sage 300 or similar payroll software.

• Experience handling multi-state payroll processes.

• Familiarity with union or prevailing wage reporting requirements.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in payroll or data entry, preferably in construction or industrial settings.

• Strong knowledge of payroll deductions, overtime regulations, and labor laws.

• Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, sorting, and maintaining data accuracy.

• Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information.

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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