Location: Fresno, CA

Pay Range: $22.00 – $26.00 per hour (DOE)

Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire

Position Summary

This opportunity is with one of our clients and is a temp-to-hire Payroll Clerk role designed for someone seeking long-term stability, mentorship, and growth. The company places a strong value on team collaboration and provides a supportive environment where employees are encouraged to learn, ask questions, and expand their payroll skillset. This role is ideal for a payroll professional who is detail-oriented, dependable, and eager to grow within a team-focused organization.

Primary Responsibilities

• Process weekly, bi-weekly, or semi-monthly payroll for hourly and salaried employees
• Accurately enter and maintain employee payroll data, including new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, and deductions
• Review timesheets, timekeeping records, and payroll reports for accuracy and compliance
• Process payroll adjustments, bonuses, retro pay, garnishments, and benefits deductions
• Assist with payroll reconciliations, ensuring payroll registers tie to the general ledger
• Respond to employee payroll questions and resolve discrepancies in a timely and professional manner
• Maintain payroll records and ensure confidentiality of employee information
• Assist with month-end and year-end payroll processes, including reconciliations and reporting
• Support preparation of W-2s, payroll tax filings, and related reports
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; coursework in accounting or payroll preferred
• 1–3 years of experience in a payroll clerk or payroll support role
• Working knowledge of payroll processes, wage and hour laws, and payroll deductions
• Experience with payroll systems and timekeeping software
• Proficiency in Excel and basic reporting (formulas, data entry, reconciliation)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
• Strong communication skills and a customer-service mindset