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Payroll Clerk roles can qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, where your employer documents that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. Strong bookkeeping credentials, payroll software proficiency, and attention to compliance details strengthen your sponsorship case significantly.
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Non-Exempt
Job Summary:
The HR / Payroll Clerk is responsible to the Office Manager for daily processing of branch payroll functions and clerical HR tasks. Performs other duties as required.
Essential Functions:
- Process New Hire Packets and set up new employees in payroll systems, set up benefits in a timely fashion, as well as terminate employees in the payroll software and other associated tasks.
- Execute daily payroll functions such as time and attendance sweeps, employee maintenance and weekly closing processes.
- Maintain, in a highly confidential manner, regular communication with management regarding payroll rates, status changes, garnishments, union issues, leaves of absences, and any other sensitive issues.
- Track vacation, leaves of absence, and bonus accruals. Process commissions, additional income or deductions.
- Maintain personnel files, Affirmative Action Plan record keeping, submit weekly reports, and answer requests from governmental agencies as needed.
- Verify new employee references, coordinate new hire orientation, participate in the branch Safety program.
- Perform other tasks as required.
Additional Functions:
- Perform some of the other general office functions.
Qualifications:
- Proficient with MS Office, with an emphasis on Excel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, especially in telephone skills.
- Proven excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work successfully in a team environment.
- Great organizational and multi-tasking skills; detail oriented.
- Demonstrate a good understanding of general payroll/HR procedures and be proficient in data entry.
Education:
High school graduation or similar experience.
Typical Physical Activity:
Physical Demands/Requirements consist of standing, walking, sitting, talking on the phone, occasionally lifting up to 25 lbs., stooping, typing, fine dexterity, hearing and speaking.
Typical Environmental Conditions:
Indoor offices, meeting rooms of a typical industrial laundry, service center or depot.
Travel Requirements:
None
Our Benefits:
- 401 K Plan with Company Match
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and FSA/HSA
- Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
- Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Benefits may vary for positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
For a general description of benefits that are being offered for this position, please visit alsco.com/benefits.
About us:
We are Alsco Uniforms. We've been committed to our customers since 1889, proudly pioneering the uniform and linen rental industry and growing into a global leader serving over 350,000 customers across 13 countries. We provide exceptional service and create solutions that strengthen our customers’ operations.
At Alsco, our diverse workforce drives performance, innovation, and exceptional service. We're looking for individuals who want to build a rewarding career while making a meaningful impact. Explore how Alsco helps you build a successful career with competitive compensation, benefits, and ongoing opportunities for growth.
Join our team and build your career with Alsco Uniforms!
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Alsco Uniforms provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The Company also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.
Thank you for your interest in joining Alsco Uniforms. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background and drug screening.
Revised: 04/29/2022
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Classification:
Non-Exempt
Job Summary:
The HR / Payroll Clerk is responsible to the Office Manager for daily processing of branch payroll functions and clerical HR tasks. Performs other duties as required.
Essential Functions:
- Process New Hire Packets and set up new employees in payroll systems, set up benefits in a timely fashion, as well as terminate employees in the payroll software and other associated tasks.
- Execute daily payroll functions such as time and attendance sweeps, employee maintenance and weekly closing processes.
- Maintain, in a highly confidential manner, regular communication with management regarding payroll rates, status changes, garnishments, union issues, leaves of absences, and any other sensitive issues.
- Track vacation, leaves of absence, and bonus accruals. Process commissions, additional income or deductions.
- Maintain personnel files, Affirmative Action Plan record keeping, submit weekly reports, and answer requests from governmental agencies as needed.
- Verify new employee references, coordinate new hire orientation, participate in the branch Safety program.
- Perform other tasks as required.
Additional Functions:
- Perform some of the other general office functions.
Qualifications:
- Proficient with MS Office, with an emphasis on Excel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, especially in telephone skills.
- Proven excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work successfully in a team environment.
- Great organizational and multi-tasking skills; detail oriented.
- Demonstrate a good understanding of general payroll/HR procedures and be proficient in data entry.
Education:
High school graduation or similar experience.
Typical Physical Activity:
Physical Demands/Requirements consist of standing, walking, sitting, talking on the phone, occasionally lifting up to 25 lbs., stooping, typing, fine dexterity, hearing and speaking.
Typical Environmental Conditions:
Indoor offices, meeting rooms of a typical industrial laundry, service center or depot.
Travel Requirements:
None
Our Benefits:
- 401 K Plan with Company Match
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and FSA/HSA
- Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
- Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Benefits may vary for positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
For a general description of benefits that are being offered for this position, please visit alsco.com/benefits.
About us:
We are Alsco Uniforms. We've been committed to our customers since 1889, proudly pioneering the uniform and linen rental industry and growing into a global leader serving over 350,000 customers across 13 countries. We provide exceptional service and create solutions that strengthen our customers’ operations.
At Alsco, our diverse workforce drives performance, innovation, and exceptional service. We're looking for individuals who want to build a rewarding career while making a meaningful impact. Explore how Alsco helps you build a successful career with competitive compensation, benefits, and ongoing opportunities for growth.
Join our team and build your career with Alsco Uniforms!
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Alsco Uniforms provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The Company also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.
Thank you for your interest in joining Alsco Uniforms. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background and drug screening.
Revised: 04/29/2022
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Payroll Clerk
Document your payroll software credentials now
Compile certifications in ADP, Paychex, Workday, or QuickBooks Payroll before applying. PERM requires employers to define minimum qualifications upfront, and your documented skills must match those requirements exactly at the time of filing.
Target employers with dedicated payroll departments
Mid-to-large companies running in-house payroll rather than outsourcing to a PEO are far more likely to sponsor EB-3 positions. Manufacturing firms, hospital networks, and regional retailers with 200-plus employees consistently maintain dedicated payroll headcount.
Search green card roles through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Payroll Clerk openings by employers with active PERM filing history. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored a foreign worker in this occupation.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your offer
Before accepting an offer, check the applicable wage level using OFLC Wage Search under SOC code 43-3051 for your metro area. Your offered salary must meet the DOL-certified prevailing wage or the employer's PERM application will be denied.
Ask about PERM timing during the interview process
Payroll Clerk PERM cases require a full recruitment cycle before filing, which typically runs three to six months. Confirm whether a prospective employer has handled PERM before and whether they're prepared to start the process within your first year.
Confirm your O*NET classification matches the role
Review the O*NET profile for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks before signing an offer letter. If your actual duties extend into HR or accounting functions, your employer may need to file under a different SOC code to avoid a PERM audit.
Green Card Payroll Clerk: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Payroll Clerk role qualify for an employment-based green card?
Yes. Payroll Clerk positions typically qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, provided the employer can demonstrate through PERM labor certification that no qualified U.S. worker is available. The employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign, file an I-140 immigrant petition, and then sponsor your adjustment of status or consular processing to lawful permanent residency.
How does EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Payroll Clerk?
The H-1B visa requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation, which Payroll Clerk positions often struggle to meet. EB-3 has no such threshold and no annual lottery. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM plus I-140 plus adjustment of status can take two to four years for most countries, longer for nationals of India and China where priority date backlogs apply. The result is permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers mid-process?
If you change employers before your I-140 is approved, the PERM filing is abandoned and your new employer must restart from the beginning. Once your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, USCIS portability rules under AC21 allow you to change to a same or similar role without losing your priority date.
How do I find Payroll Clerk jobs where the employer is open to green card sponsorship?
Most job postings don't advertise PERM sponsorship directly, so filtering by employers with prior labor certification history is the most reliable method. Migrate Mate lets you search Payroll Clerk openings specifically filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship activity, saving you from applying to companies with no history of filing PERM for this occupation.
Does the PERM process require me to have specific payroll qualifications before my employer files?
Yes. DOL requires that PERM minimum requirements reflect what is genuinely needed for the job, not credentials tailored to you specifically. You must demonstrably meet those requirements on the date your employer files the PERM application, not just by the time you start work. Payroll certifications, software proficiency, and any required degree should be in place and documented well before your employer initiates recruitment.