Payroll Clerk

Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Department: Finance
Reports To: Payroll Manager
Employment Type: Temp to Hire

Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Payroll Clerk to join our growing insurance organization in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The Payroll Clerk is responsible for processing accurate and timely payroll for employees while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations. This role requires strong organizational skills, confidentiality, and the ability to work collaboratively with Human Resources, Finance, and department managers.
The ideal candidate will have payroll processing experience, excellent attention to detail, and a commitment to providing exceptional internal customer service in a professional insurance industry environment.

Key Responsibilities
* Process biweekly and/or semi-monthly payroll for employees in accordance with company policies and payroll schedules.
* Review and verify employee time records, attendance data, commissions, bonuses, and other payroll-related information.
* Maintain accurate payroll records, employee earnings, deductions, garnishments, direct deposits, and tax withholdings.
* Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
* Respond to employee inquiries regarding paychecks, deductions, taxes, and payroll procedures.
* Assist with onboarding new employees by entering payroll and direct deposit information into payroll systems.
* Prepare payroll reports and reconcile payroll data with accounting and financial records.
* Assist with benefits administration deductions and payroll-related reporting.
* Maintain confidentiality of employee compensation and personal information.
* Collaborate with Human Resources and Accounting to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.
* Support internal and external audits by providing payroll documentation as requested.

Qualifications
Required
* High school diploma or equivalent.
* 2+ years of payroll, accounting, bookkeeping, or administrative experience.
* Knowledge of payroll principles, wage and hour laws, and payroll tax requirements.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and payroll software systems.
* Strong attention to detail and data entry accuracy.
* Excellent organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
* Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Preferred
* Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
* Experience with Paylocity or similar payroll systems.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.