Payroll Clerk

Join a growing, mission-driven organization where payroll is viewed as a strategic functionnot just processing. This role owns multi-state U.S. payroll operations and partners closely with HR, Benefits, and Finance to deliver accurate payroll, ensure compliance, and improve systems that directly impact the employee experience. What You'll Do: Lead end-to-end multi-state payroll for hourly and salaried employees Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations Manage benefits deductions, supplemental pay, and reconciliations Support audits, reporting, and payroll controls Improve payroll systems, processes, and reporting as the organization scales What We're Looking For: 5+ years of multi-state U.S. payroll experience Strong payroll compliance knowledge and audit support experience Payroll/HRIS system expertise (UKG, Kronos, SuccessFactors, or similar) Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to detail Clear communicator who thrives in a collaborative environment Bilingual Spanish/English a plus DIVERSTIY AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military service or any non-merit factor.