Payroll Data Entry Specialist

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Payroll Data Entry SpecialistKeenLogic is seeking a Payroll Data Entry Specialist to support the U.S. House of Representatives, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO),

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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 Details

Schedule: 40 hours/week, Monday–Friday
Hours: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM with a one-hour lunch break
Location: On-site, Washington, DC
Period of Performance: November 23, 2026–September 30, 2027

Required Qualifications

High school diploma required; college degree preferred
Minimum 1 year of experience in a payroll processing environment; Lawson Payroll system experience preferred
Minimum 2 years of work experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Data entry skills and experience in a high-volume customer service environment
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and working knowledge of computers
Ability to multitask in a complex, fast-paced, confidential team environment
Self-motivated and able to work independently

Key Responsibilities

Review and process paperwork received by the Office of Payroll and Benefits Operations team.
Enter and update personnel and payroll information in the Lawson Payroll system.
Process monthly student loan paperwork for entry into Lawson.
Update employee name, address, and W-4 tax information in Lawson.
Set up health insurance and life insurance deductions for staff.
Process personnel actions, including new hires, terminations, and salary adjustments.
Process daily documentation for regular and off-cycle payroll.
Research and validate payroll and personnel paperwork, assisting permanent staff as needed.
Work closely with payroll counseling staff to resolve paperwork issues.
Research and resolve payroll issues following payroll processing.
Sort, organize, and file high volumes of paperwork; support high-volume calls and incoming documentation.