Payroll Clerk

We are looking for a dedicated Payroll Clerk to join our team in Boardman, Ohio. This is a contract position with the potential for long-term employment within the food and food processing industry, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to the accuracy and efficiency of payroll operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring compliance, maintaining records, and supporting payroll processes in a collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities:

Review payroll records to ensure accuracy and adherence to company policies, labor laws, and union contracts. Prepare, balance, and correct payroll reports with a focus on detail and precision. Investigate and resolve employee payroll inquiries by researching documentation and coordinating with relevant teams. Input and update payroll system data, including salaries, bonuses, commissions, time worked, deductions, and address changes. Monitor payroll deductions to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. Collaborate with internal departments and external providers to streamline payroll operations. Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation in payroll workflows. Support front desk operations on a rotational basis, including answering calls and assisting visitors. Perform additional administrative tasks as needed to support payroll and company operations. Proven experience in payroll processing, including union payroll and pension handling. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Strong analytical and reconciliation skills with an ability to learn quickly. Experience managing garnishments and deductions within payroll systems. Familiarity with full-cycle payroll for organizations of 101-500 employees. Knowledge of payroll systems such as Paychex is preferred. Ability to adapt and thrive in a dynamic work environment. Excellent communication and organizational skills. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .