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Payroll Clerk
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join a team in Ohio in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This position supports accurate and timely payroll activities while serving as a reliable resource for employee pay-related questions. The ideal candidate brings strong Excel skills, practical payroll experience, and a service-focused approach in a fully onsite environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process regular payroll accurately and on schedule for a multi-employee workforce while maintaining compliance with company procedures.<br>• Review payroll data for completeness and resolve discrepancies involving earnings, deductions, and time-related information.<br>• Handle employee paycheck matters and respond promptly to questions related to pay, tax forms, and year-end W-2 documentation.<br>• Administer payroll items such as garnishments and other withholdings with careful attention to deadlines and accuracy.<br>• Use Excel and Microsoft Office tools to organize payroll records, validate data, and prepare supporting reports.<br>• Work closely with supervisors and internal partners to address payroll issues and ensure smooth day-to-day processing.<br>• Support payroll-related system activities and assist with process updates, including work connected to Workday where needed.
• Prior experience processing payroll in a detail-oriented business environment.<br>• Knowledge of full-cycle payroll procedures, including deductions and garnishments.<br>• Strong Excel skills with the ability to manage and verify payroll data efficiently.<br>• Ability to answer employee payroll questions clearly and effectively.<br>• Familiarity with W-2 inquiries and general payroll tax documentation.<br>• Exposure to multi-state payroll is preferred.<br>• Experience with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Workday is a plus.<br>• Customer-focused mindset with a positive attitude and dependable work ethic.
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  • Cleveland, OH
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 22 - 23 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to join a team in Ohio in a contract capacity with the potential for a permanent role. This position supports accurate and timely payroll activities while serving as a reliable resource for employee pay-related questions. The ideal candidate brings strong Excel skills, practical payroll experience, and a service-focused approach in a fully onsite environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process regular payroll accurately and on schedule for a multi-employee workforce while maintaining compliance with company procedures.<br>• Review payroll data for completeness and resolve discrepancies involving earnings, deductions, and time-related information.<br>• Handle employee paycheck matters and respond promptly to questions related to pay, tax forms, and year-end W-2 documentation.<br>• Administer payroll items such as garnishments and other withholdings with careful attention to deadlines and accuracy.<br>• Use Excel and Microsoft Office tools to organize payroll records, validate data, and prepare supporting reports.<br>• Work closely with supervisors and internal partners to address payroll issues and ensure smooth day-to-day processing.<br>• Support payroll-related system activities and assist with process updates, including work connected to Workday where needed.
  • 2026-07-13T00:00:00Z

Payroll Clerk Job in Cleveland, OH | Robert Half