About the role

Immediate: Payroll Assistant, Employee and Retiree Services Center, 8 hours/12 months, Ad closes on 1/12/2026 Base pay range $20.00/hr - $25.00/hrSummary : The candidates will provide data entry & payroll support. Responsibilities include processing daily paperwork for entry into Lawson related to the regular and off-cycle payroll processing. ScopeReview all paperwork received in the Operations section. Process monthly Student Loan paperwork to be entered into Lawson. Update name, address, and W4 tax changes in Lawson. Set up new Health insurance and line insurance deductions for staff. Process all types of Personnel Actions (New Hire, Terminations, Salary Adjustments, etc) into Lawson. Work closely with the payroll counseling staff to resolve paperwork issues. Research and resolve payroll issues after the payroll is completed. Provide sorting and filing of the high-volume paperwork received in the Office of Payroll and Benefits. Process a high volume of call activity and influx of documentation.
Requirements
High School Diploma (College Degree Preferred):
  • Minimum one year’s experience working in a payroll processing environment; preferably Lawson Payroll System experience.
  • Must possess a minimum of 2 years working experience with Microsoft Office Suit.
  • Data Entry accuracy and experience in a high volume, customer service environment.
  • Detail-oriented person with strong organizational skills and a working knowledge of computers.
  • The ability to multi-task while working in a complex, fast paced, confidential team environment, and recognize their responsibilities are critical.
  • The candidate should be self-motivated and independent.
  • Seniority level
  • AssociateEmployment type
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Benefits: Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k)

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JOB OVERVIEW

Salary

$20.00/hr

Experience level

Junior

Location

Washington, DC

Occupation

Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks

Industry

Administration of Human Resource Programs (except Education, Public Health, and Veterans' Affairs Programs)

Posted

yesterday

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