Payroll Data Entry Specialist

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.

Responsibilities

• The candidate will also research and validate paperwork, assist permanent staff, and process daily documentation related to regular and off-cycle payroll.
• 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.

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.