Hello there, @efish123. I'm here to help you manage your employee access in QuickBooks Online (QBO).

In QBO, you can select the Standard user type and limit the access rights for vendors only. Doing this will ensure that the employee you add as a user won't be able to search employee name and view prior paychecks. Here's how:

1. Select the Gear icon and click Manage users.
2. Next, select the Add user button.
3. From there, choose Standard user and click Next.
4. Select Limited and check the Vendors box and click Next.
5. Choose your preferred access for Time tracking settings and select the employee's name.
6. Click Next and choose the No option in the Select user settings window.
7. Once done, select Next and enter the employee's name and email address.
8. When ready, click Save.

The user won't be able to access the employee list and prior paychecks. If they attempt to access the Payroll menu, they'll receive a message stating they don't have access to view the data. Also, when the employee accept the invite, ask them to select the Employee role. For reference, check this article: User roles and access rights in QuickBooks Online. 

You'll also want to view each of your user's activity by going to the Audit log report. For the detailed steps, refer to this link: Use the audit log in QuickBooks Online.

I'm just around the corner to provide additional assistance to help you manage user roles of your employees in QBO. Have a good one and stay safe.