Search jobs now Find the right job type for you Create a job alert Explore how we help job seekers Contract talent Full-Time talent Learn how we work with you Executive search Finance and Accounting Technology Marketing and Creative Legal Administrative and Customer Support Technology Risk, Audit and Compliance Finance and Accounting Digital, Marketing and Customer Experience Legal Operations Human Resources 2026 Salary Guide Demand for Skilled Talent Report Job Market Outlook Press Room Tech insights Labor market overview AI in recruiting Navigating the AI era Staffing for small businesses Cost of a bad hire Browse jobs Find your next hire Our locations

Add your latest resume to match with open positions.

9 results for Hr Payroll Specialist in Akron, OH

Payroll Specialist
  • Canton, Ohio
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25 - 35 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a large manufacturing workforce in Canton, Ohio. This Long-term Contract position will manage end-to-end payroll activities for approximately 1,500 employees, including union and non-union populations across hourly and salaried pay groups. The role requires strong attention to detail, accuracy in multi-state payroll processing, and the ability to work effectively with bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll schedules.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process complete payroll cycles for approximately 1,500 employees, ensuring accurate and timely pay for hourly and salaried team members.<br>• Administer payroll for union and non-union employee groups while applying contract terms, payroll rules, and company policies correctly.<br>• Manage multi-state payroll activities and verify compliance with applicable wage, tax, and regulatory requirements.<br>• Review timekeeping records, earnings, deductions, garnishments, and tax withholdings to resolve discrepancies before payroll submission.<br>• Coordinate bi-weekly and semi-monthly payroll runs and perform audits to maintain payroll accuracy and data integrity.<br>• Use payroll and timekeeping systems such as UKG Ready, Kronos, and SAP to maintain employee payroll records and support payroll processing.<br>• Prepare payroll reports, reconcile payroll data, and assist with inquiries from employees, managers, and internal stakeholders.<br>• Support payroll-related system updates or process changes as needed while helping maintain continuity in day-to-day payroll operations.
  • 2026-08-31T00:00:00Z
HR Admin Assistant
  • Cleveland, Ohio
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an HR Admin Assistant to support day-to-day human resources operations for a manufacturing environment. This contract position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing administrative accuracy with employee support, while working closely with HR on benefits, documentation, onboarding, and payroll-related tasks. The role requires someone who is detail-oriented, communicates clearly, protects confidential information, and stays organized in a fast-paced, onsite setting.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Maintain organized HR records and documentation in accordance with company policies, audit expectations, and record retention guidelines.</p><p>• Prepare, distribute, and monitor internal HR communications so employees and leaders receive timely and consistent updates.</p><p>• Assist with revising and circulating policies, procedures, standard work instructions, and employee notices.</p><p>• Safeguard sensitive personnel information, including employee files, medical records, attendance matters, and corrective action documentation.</p><p>• Coordinate recruiting and onboarding activities by arranging interviews, assembling new employee materials, collecting required paperwork, and supporting first-day processes.</p><p>• Review timekeeping records to identify missed punches, approval gaps, and other discrepancies, then follow up with supervisors and employees to resolve issues.</p><p>• Provide payroll support by documenting adjustments, helping process authorized changes, and responding to employee questions related to pay and deductions.</p><p>• Help administer employee benefits and leave-related processes while partnering with the HR team to support workforce needs across multiple sites.</p><p>• Spend time on the manufacturing floor as needed to support employees, answer questions, and maintain approachable HR visibility.</p>
  • 2026-09-25T00:00:00Z
Human Resources (HR) Generalist
  • Mentor, Ohio
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 75000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Generalist to lead core HR activities for a diverse workforce in Ohio. This role serves as a key partner to employees and local leadership, supporting daily HR operations while helping maintain a consistent, compliant, and employee-focused workplace. The position offers broad exposure across recruiting, employee relations, benefits, leave administration, and HR record management in a hands-on manufacturing environment. This is a direct hire position with standard in office business hours; Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee daily human resources operations and act as the main point of contact for employees and managers on HR-related matters.</p><p>• Partner closely with the plant manager to support workforce initiatives, address organizational needs, and promote effective people practices.</p><p>• Manage the recruitment process from workforce planning through onboarding, including posting openings, sourcing candidates, screening applicants, coordinating interviews, and supporting selection decisions.</p><p>• Administer new employee onboarding and separation processes, ensuring employment documents, orientation steps, benefit elections, and offboarding materials are completed accurately and on time.</p><p>• Support benefit programs by handling enrollments, employee updates, qualifying life event changes, and annual open enrollment activities.</p><p>• Coordinate HR information that affects payroll for approximately 50 employees and additional part-time, contract, onsite, and remote team members, including status changes, deductions, and timekeeping-related items.</p><p>• Process and maintain documentation related to unemployment claims, workers’ compensation matters, leave requests, attendance tracking, and other employee support needs.</p><p>• Maintain organized, accurate, and confidential personnel records while helping ensure HR policies, procedures, and employee data remain current.</p><p>• Assist with employee relations matters such as policy interpretation, workplace concerns, disciplinary documentation, and corrective action follow-up.</p><p>• Build and maintain effective relationships with staffing partners, recruiting sources, and other external workforce contacts as needed.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>They do offer a full benefits package: medical/dental/vision, PTO, 401K with a match, paid holidays, life insurance, and more. </p>
  • 2026-09-14T00:00:00Z
Human Resources (HR) Generalist
  • Massillon, Ohio
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 50000 - 60000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Human Resources Generalist to support daily HR operations in Ohio. This role focuses on employee onboarding, record maintenance, and routine administrative support that helps create a smooth experience for new and current employees. The ideal candidate is organized, approachable, and comfortable managing documentation, data entry, and employee questions related to core HR processes. This is a direct hire position with standard in office business hours. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Coordinate pre-employment and onboarding activities, including onboarding steps, document collection, and status follow-up.</p><p>• Review background screening documentation, issue required notices when needed, and track responses to ensure timely completion.</p><p>• Enter and maintain accurate employee information in the HRIS and other internal records systems.</p><p>• Assist employees in completing onboarding paperwork, answering routine questions and guiding them through required forms.</p><p>• Serve as a first point of contact for everyday HR inquiries and provide support on basic administrative matters.</p><p>• Update and review timecard information at the start of each workweek to help maintain accurate records.</p><p>• Process administrative items such as unemployment requests, wage garnishment documentation, and other employee-related forms.</p><p>• Manage uniform and employee merchandise distribution, including ordering supplies and coordinating handoff to staff.</p><p>• Provide additional administrative support and complete other HR-related tasks as assigned by the HR Manager.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>They do offer a full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, PTO, paid holidays, tremendous growth, and MORE! Apply today if you are interested!</p>
  • 2026-09-24T00:00:00Z
Payroll Clerk
  • University Heights, Ohio
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 42000 - 45000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for a Payroll Clerk to support accurate and timely payroll operations for an organization in University Heights, Ohio. This role focuses on processing payroll for part-time and hourly employees while helping maintain proper deductions, leave reporting, and financial coding. The position also works closely with finance partners to support tax-related accuracy and routine payroll accounting tasks.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and process biweekly payroll for part-time and hourly staff in a timely and accurate manner.</p><p>• Review payroll details for benefit deductions, leave balances, and earnings to ensure each pay cycle is completed correctly.</p><p>• Coordinate with the Controller and other finance partners to help maintain accurate payroll tax payments and related records.</p><p>• Post payroll-related journal entries generated through the payroll system and confirm they are assigned to the appropriate organizational and general ledger codes.</p><p>• Support payroll accounting by verifying that labor charges are mapped correctly across multiple organization codes and funding sources.</p><p>• Provide backup assistance for weekly and biweekly accounts payable tasks, including grouping invoices, assigning expenses to the correct general ledger accounts, and checking coding accuracy.</p><p>• Help prepare required year-end or specialized payroll reporting, including 1042-S forms, with training provided as needed.</p><p>• Contribute to payroll process improvements and assist with system implementation activities related to timekeeping or payroll operations when required.</p>
  • 2026-09-02T00:00:00Z
Human Resources (HR) Business Partner
  • Cleveland, Ohio
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 25 - 29 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to provide day-to-day HR support for a university environment in Cleveland, Ohio. This Long-term Contract position will help maintain consistent HR operations by advising leaders and employees on workplace matters, compensation, job classifications, and labor relations issues. The role requires someone who is detail oriented and can work effectively in a largely onsite setting, use sound judgment, and contribute to smooth departmental operations while key team members are assigned to a major HR system initiative.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Advise supervisors and staff on employee relations matters, workplace concerns, and the practical application of HR policies and procedures.<br>• Partner with managers to address performance issues, disciplinary actions, layoffs, and other sensitive personnel situations with appropriate documentation and guidance.<br>• Review and develop position descriptions, evaluate reclassification requests, and support organizational decisions related to role structure and staffing needs.<br>• Conduct compensation analysis by assessing internal alignment, market expectations, and salary considerations while maintaining compliance with applicable standards.<br>• Provide support in labor relations matters, including interpreting union agreements, responding to grievances, and working through contract-related questions.<br>• Assist with investigations and issue resolution involving employee concerns to reduce operational risk and support fair employment practices.<br>• Use PeopleSoft and related HR administrative tools to maintain records, process transactions, and support ongoing personnel administration.<br>• Help sustain daily HR service levels and workload balance while portions of the team are dedicated to the Workday project.<br>• Offer generalist HR support across a range of functions, including manager coaching, policy interpretation, and workforce-related planning.
  • 2026-09-24T00:00:00Z
Payroll Administrator
  • Wooster, Ohio
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 20 - 25 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to support payroll and accounting operations for a long-term contract opportunity in Wooster, Ohio. This position plays an important role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on schedule while maintaining strong financial records and compliance with company policies. The role follows a Monday through Friday schedule and requires an earlier start on Mondays to meet payroll deadlines.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for both hourly and salaried employees across weekly and biweekly pay cycles, ensuring timely and accurate submission.<br>• Review payroll data in Workday and Dimensions, verify time and pay information, and resolve discrepancies before final processing.<br>• Prepare and post payroll-related journal entries to support accurate general ledger reporting.<br>• Assist with month-end close activities by reconciling payroll accounts and validating financial balances.<br>• Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances to maintain accurate payroll and accounting records.<br>• Support audit readiness by maintaining documentation and following established accounting policies and compliance standards.<br>• Coordinate payroll activities with internal stakeholders to meet deadlines, including early Monday processing requirements.<br>• Use Excel to analyze payroll information, organize supporting records, and produce clear reporting as needed.
  • 2026-09-08T00:00:00Z
Payroll Administrator
  • Cleveland, Ohio
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 80000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to support accurate, compliant payroll and benefits operations for a multi-state workforce in Cleveland, Ohio. This position plays a key role in maintaining payroll records, administering benefit activities, and resolving complex pay-related issues with a high level of accuracy. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in full-cycle payroll processing, regulatory compliance, and reporting, along with the ability to manage deadlines across multiple priorities.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for employees across multiple states, ensuring correct handling of earnings, deductions, garnishments, bonuses, commissions, and retroactive adjustments.<br>• Investigate and resolve complex payroll exceptions by reviewing system data, policies, and applicable wage and tax regulations to deliver accurate outcomes.<br>• Monitor changes in federal, state, and local payroll requirements and apply needed updates to payroll practices, controls, and system settings to maintain compliance.<br>• Maintain employee payroll and demographic information within HRIS and payroll platforms, including compensation updates, withholding changes, time records, and address revisions.<br>• Perform detailed reconciliations and internal audits of payroll, benefits, and related records to support data integrity, financial accuracy, and regulatory adherence.<br>• Research payroll tax notices and discrepancies, communicate with agencies when required, and complete registrations for new tax jurisdictions as business needs expand.<br>• Administer timekeeping processes and maintain the timeclock system to support accurate pay calculations and attendance reporting.<br>• Coordinate year-end payroll activities, including reconciliation and distribution of W-2s and completion of required tax documentation.<br>• Support benefits administration by managing enrollments, reviewing carrier and invoice data, assisting with open enrollment, and responding to employee questions regarding coverage and status changes.<br>• Create customized reports from ADP Workforce Now and other systems for Human Resources, Accounting, and leadership while balancing ongoing projects and deadlines.
  • 2026-09-17T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Oakwood, Ohio
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a team in Oakwood, Ohio on a Contract basis. This onsite role follows a standard 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM schedule and is well suited for someone who is comfortable handling day-to-day financial transactions with accuracy and consistency. The position will focus on payables, receivables, and high-volume data entry while supporting accounting operations in a construction-related software environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage daily accounts payable activities, including reviewing, entering, and processing vendor invoices accurately and on time.<br>• Support accounts receivable functions by recording incoming payments and maintaining organized transaction records.<br>• Apply correct general ledger or job cost coding to invoices to ensure expenses are tracked properly.<br>• Prepare and process ACH payments and assist with scheduled check runs according to established timelines.<br>• Enter financial and vendor information into the accounting system with a high level of speed and accuracy.<br>• Reconcile payment details and follow up on discrepancies to help maintain clean and reliable records.<br>• Work within Foundation Software or a comparable accounting platform to maintain current accounting data.<br>• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to keep routine accounting workflows moving efficiently in an onsite office setting.
  • 2026-09-23T00:00:00Z