Payroll Data Entry Specialist

KeenLogic is seeking a Payroll Data Entry Specialist to support the U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Office of Finance – Office of Payroll and Benefits, Operations team, in Washington, DC.The candidate will provide temporary data entry and office support for the House Paid Intern Program, which processes a high volume of personnel action paperwork. Documentation includes new hires, salary adjustments, student loans, and terminations, with information entered into the Lawson Payroll system.The candidate will also research and validate paperwork, assist permanent staff, and process daily documentation related to regular and off-cycle payroll.Position DetailsSchedule: 40 hours/week, Monday–FridayHours: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM with a one-hour lunch breakLocation: On-site, Washington, DCPeriod of Performance: November 19, 2026–November 18, 2027Required QualificationsHigh school diploma required; college degree preferredMinimum 1 year of experience in a payroll processing environment; Lawson Payroll system experience preferredMinimum 2 years of work experience with Microsoft Office SuiteData entry skills and experience in a high-volume customer service environmentStrong attention to detail, organizational skills, and working knowledge of computersAbility to multitask in a complex, fast-paced, confidential team environmentSelf-motivated and able to work independentlyKey ResponsibilitiesReview and process paperwork received by the Office of Payroll and Benefits Operations teamEnter and update personnel and payroll information in the Lawson Payroll systemProcess monthly student loan paperwork for entry into LawsonUpdate employee name, address, and W-4 tax information in LawsonSet up health insurance and life insurance deductions for staffProcess personnel actions, including new hires, terminations, and salary adjustmentsProcess daily documentation for regular and off-cycle payrollResearch and validate payroll and personnel paperwork, assisting permanent staff as neededWork closely with payroll counseling staff to resolve paperwork issuesResearch and resolve payroll issues following payroll processingSort, organize, and file high volumes of paperwork; support high-volume calls and incoming documentationPowered by JazzHRoYNOoOYQ36