Payroll Clerk - $25-35/hr

Job Description: Snelling is currently recruiting a Payroll Clerk in the Birmingham area. In this role you will make sure every CSB employee is paid accurately and on time. This role reviews field and office time entries in B2W, catches and corrects errors before payroll is processed, and keeps PTO balances current. The role works closely with Human Resources on employee records and PTO. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable working with field crews, supervisors, and HR, and strong in Excel.

Essential Responsibilities for Payroll Clerk: Review daily and weekly time entries in B2W for completeness and accuracy before each payroll cutoff. Confirm hours are coded to the correct job, phase, cost code, and equipment. Verify overtime, per diem, and shift entries follow company policy and applicable wage rules. Follow up with foremen, superintendents, and project managers to resolve missing or unapproved time. Identify and correct errors such as duplicate entries, missing punches, wrong cost codes, or hours that don't match crew reports. Reconcile B2W time data against Excel reports and payroll registers before processing. Keep a log of recurring errors and flag patterns to supervisors so they can be fixed at the source. Log all PTO, holiday, and unpaid leave requests accurately and on time. Maintain up-to-date PTO balances and accrual records for every employee. Answer employee questions about PTO balances and confirm requests with supervisors. Prepare payroll-ready time data and summary reports in Excel for each pay period. Work with Human Resources on onboarding paperwork, employee status changes, PTO policy questions, and payroll record updates. Support certified payroll and prevailing wage reporting on public projects as needed. Keep all payroll and employee information strictly confidential. Perform other related administrative duties as assigned. Qualifications Required for Payroll Clerk: High school diploma or GED.Experience with time tracking software (B2W experience a plus).Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including sorting, filtering, formulas, and basic reconciliations. Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers. Ability to meet firm’s weekly payroll deadlines. Clear, professional communication with field and office staff. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Preferred Experience of Payroll Clerk:1–2 years of payroll, timekeeping, or accounting clerk experience. Construction industry experience, especially with job costing and cost codes. Familiarity with certified payroll and prevailing wage requirements. Associate degree or coursework in accounting or business. Interested and qualified candidates for the Payroll Clerk position should submit their resume to whittney@snellingbham.com for immediate consideration. Resumes will be reviewed as quickly as possible and qualified applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview. For additional information, please contact Whittney Taylor at 205.879.9950SNELLING is a full-service recruiting firm, placing candidates in temporary, temp-to-hire and direct hire positions in the Jefferson and Shelby County areas for over 75 years. SNELLING is a drug free workplace. All inquiries are strictly confidential, and all search fees are paid by our clients. Contact us TODAY with confidence!