We are looking for a Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations for a busy manufacturing organization in Ohio. This position plays an important role in making sure weekly and biweekly pay is handled accurately for both production and salaried employees. The ideal candidate is highly organized, learns new processes quickly, and can work with limited supervision in a deadline-driven environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage payroll activities for weekly and biweekly pay cycles, helping ensure employees are paid correctly and on schedule.<br>• Process payroll for contract production team members as well as internal salaried staff across different employee groups.<br>• Create and maintain employee records in payroll and timekeeping systems, including setup for new contract and hourly employees.<br>• Coordinate shift schedules for hourly employees and keep schedule information current for multiple work shifts.<br>• Review timesheets and attendance records each day to identify missing information, inconsistencies, or payroll-related issues.<br>• Enter time corrections and validate approved time off so payroll records align with submitted documentation.<br>• Answer payroll questions from employees and supervisors, providing clear and timely follow-up on pay-related concerns.<br>• Maintain organized payroll files and archived records in accordance with established company procedures.<br>• Support onboarding or orientation activities as needed and assist with other payroll-related tasks assigned by leadership.

<p>• At least 1 year of hands-on payroll processing experience is required.</p><p>• Prior experience handling payroll for a workforce of 500 or more employees is required; exposure to a larger employee population is strongly preferred.</p><p>• Proven ability to process pay for both hourly and salaried employees is required.</p><p>• Background in manufacturing, production, or other multi-shift environments is preferred.</p><p>• Strong data entry accuracy and close attention to detail are essential for success in this role.</p><p>• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word, is required.</p><p>• An associate degree is preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant payroll experience will be considered.</p>

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