Hire a Payroll Clerk in Utah

Payroll Clerks handle the transaction processing that makes payroll accurate: data entry, timesheet verification, deduction processing, and record maintenance. In Utah's growing companies, a reliable Payroll Clerk is a force multiplier for your Payroll Manager. Recruiting Connection sources detail-oriented payroll professionals across Utah's Salt Lake and Utah County markets.

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Payroll Clerk Job Description

A Payroll Clerk in Utah supports the payroll function by processing timesheets, entering payroll data, verifying deductions, and maintaining employee records in the payroll system. They work under the direction of a Payroll Manager or HR Manager, handling the high-volume data processing that keeps payroll accurate. The role requires high attention to detail, discretion with confidential information, and proficiency in payroll software.

  • Timesheet data collection, verification, and entry for each pay cycle
  • Employee change processing: new hires, terminations, pay changes, and deductions
  • Benefit deduction and garnishment calculation verification
  • Employee payroll system record maintenance
  • Employee payroll inquiry responses
  • Year-end payroll activities and W-2 preparation support

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What to Look For in a Utah Payroll Clerk

  • High school diploma required. Associate's degree preferred.
  • Payroll software experience: ADP, Paylocity, or similar
  • High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
  • Discretion with confidential employee information
  • 1 to 3 years of payroll or HR administrative experience preferred
  • Utah base comp typically $38K to $52K.

How We Place Your Payroll Clerk

1. SEARCH INTAKE

We invest time upfront to understand your business, culture, and the specific needs of the role before we source a single candidate.

2. SOURCE

Using our vast network and proprietary database, our researchers find the top talent in the market — including candidates no job posting will ever reach.

3. ATTRACT

Our recruiters are experts at turning the heads of even the most passive candidates. The best people are not looking. We go get them.

4. QUALIFY

We deeply evaluate qualifications, red flags, compensation expectations, and motivations before anyone gets in front of you.

6. PLACEMENT

Candidate is hired, offer is confirmed, and onboarding is supported. We stay involved until the person is in the seat.

5. NEGOTIATE

We negotiate the best terms for both client and candidate. A placement that works for both sides is the only kind that sticks.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

A Payroll Clerk processes transactions and supports payroll execution. A Payroll Manager owns the payroll function: managing compliance, system administration, and the overall payroll program. The Clerk role is transaction-focused. The Manager role is ownership-focused.

Under 50 employees on bi-weekly payroll, part-time support may be sufficient. Between 50 and 200 employees or on weekly payroll, full-time is usually appropriate. The cost of payroll errors typically justifies the full-time investment.

ADP and Paylocity are the most common in Utah's mid-market. Gusto and Rippling are common in smaller tech companies. The candidate should be able to navigate your specific platform. Prioritize experience in similar software to minimize training time.

Typically 1 to 2 weeks to a qualified shortlist. We screen for accuracy, discretion, and software proficiency before presenting any candidate.

Accounting & Finance Positions We Place in Utah

● Salary Range
$38K – $52K
Utah market rate. Payroll software proficiency commands a premium. Client validation recommended.
Location
Utah
Level
Entry Level
Type
Full-Time
Practice
Operations
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