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12 results for Hr Payroll Specialist in Akron, OH

Human Resources (HR) Manager
  • Willoughby, OH
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 70000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to support a manufacturing operation in Ohio. This role oversees core HR functions including payroll, onboarding, benefits administration, employee records, and day-to-day employee support. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage sensitive information accurately in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>• Manage weekly payroll, ensuring accuracy, deductions, and compliance with garnishments</p><p>• Oversee full-cycle onboarding, including screenings, documentation, and system setup</p><p>• Maintain accurate and compliant employee records (pay, PTO, benefits, documentation)</p><p>• Administer retirement plans, including contributions, enrollments, and employee support</p><p>• Manage employee benefits programs, enrollments, and related inquiries</p><p>• Coordinate contract workforce logistics, time tracking, and conversion processes</p><p>• Support employee engagement initiatives and company events</p><p>• Handle offboarding, including benefits termination and exit documentation</p><p>• Respond to employment-related requests (unemployment, workers’ comp, verifications)</p>
  • 2026-04-29T00:00:00Z
Human Resources (HR) Assistant
  • Cuyahoga Falls, OH
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 30 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Human Resources (HR) Assistant to join our team on a long-term contract basis. This position plays a critical role in supporting day-to-day HR operations, with a focus on employee relations, recruitment, and employee engagement. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of HR processes and tools, and brings at least two years of relevant HR experience.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support employee relations by addressing workplace concerns and assisting in the development of a positive, collaborative environment.</li><li>Conduct audits and reviews of job descriptions to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with company standards.</li><li>Participate in recruitment activities including screening applicant profiles, scheduling interviews, and assisting with candidate selection.</li><li>Collaborate with HR leadership to develop and implement employee engagement initiatives aimed at boosting team morale and productivity.</li><li>Facilitate onboarding procedures, ensuring an efficient and welcoming transition for new hires.</li><li>Manage employee records in HRIS platforms, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality of HR data.</li><li>Conduct background checks and prepare required documentation for hiring processes.</li><li>Assist in the creation and maintenance of HR workflows, supporting process improvements across HR functions.</li><li>Provide administrative support for the HR team to ensure timely and effective completion of projects and tasks.</li><li>Utilize Microsoft Excel for HR data management and reporting.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-04-24T00:00:00Z
Senior HR Generalist
  • Cleveland, OH
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 27.55 - 31.9 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a highly skilled Senior HR Generalist to join our team in Cleveland, Ohio. This 4 month contract position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to various HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, compliance, and training. You will play a key role in fostering a positive work environment and improving HR processes, ensuring alignment with company policies and regulations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes to ensure a seamless experience for new hires.</p><p>• Collaborate with branch operations across multiple locations to address HR needs and implement consistent practices.</p><p>• Oversee employee relations, providing guidance and resolving workplace issues in compliance with company policies.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with labor laws and organizational policies, conducting regular audits as needed.</p><p>• Lead training programs to support employee development and enhance skillsets.</p><p>• Analyze current HR processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.</p><p>• Utilize HRIS systems such as Dayforce to manage employee data and streamline HR operations.</p><p>• Support performance management initiatives, including performance reviews and feedback processes.</p><p>• Conduct thorough investigations into workplace concerns, ensuring fair and timely resolutions.</p><p>• Assist with benefits administration and address employee inquiries related to benefits and payroll.</p>
  • 2026-05-05T00:00:00Z
HR Generalist
  • Canton, OH
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 27 - 27 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an HR Generalist to support a healthcare organization in Canton Township, Ohio through a broad range of human resources activities. This contract-to-permanent position will play a key role in talent acquisition, employee support, compliance administration, and benefits coordination while helping managers maintain a positive and productive workplace. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple HR priorities in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the recruitment process from requisition through final selection, partnering with leaders to move openings forward efficiently and maintain candidate pipelines.<br>• Draft and post job advertisements, review applications, schedule interviews, and help ensure a smooth and organized recruitment experience for applicants with relevant experience.<br>• Facilitate onboarding by collecting employment documentation, completing new employee processing, and delivering orientation for incoming employees.<br>• Oversee pre-employment screening activities, including background investigations and drug and alcohol testing, and administer ongoing random screening requirements.<br>• Support employee relations by addressing workplace concerns, assisting with conflict resolution, and participating in investigations in coordination with leadership and legal counsel when needed.<br>• Administer employee benefit programs such as medical, dental, vision, prescription, and voluntary offerings, including support for annual renewal activities.<br>• Maintain accurate and confidential personnel records, HR databases, compliance documents, I-9 files, and policy-related materials in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.<br>• Advise managers on HR matters such as performance concerns, corrective action, counseling, annual reviews, retention trends, and handbook or policy updates.<br>• Coordinate workers’ compensation, unemployment matters, provider credentialing, committee meeting preparation, staff presentations, recognition programs, and participation in leadership meetings as needed.<br>• Represent the HR function at workshops, job fairs, and other events, and travel when necessary to meet operational needs.
  • 2026-05-07T00:00:00Z
HR Generalist
  • Canton, OH
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 26 - 30 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>HR Generalist</strong> to support a growing team through a <strong>contract opportunity with potential for permanent hire</strong>. This role is ideal for a human resources professional who can effectively manage recruitment, employee onboarding, and day-to-day HR coordination while maintaining a strong focus on compliance and candidate experience.</p><p>This position offers a <strong>flexible schedule of 16 to 24 hours per week</strong> in a <strong>business casual work environment</strong>. Based on general knowledge.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing candidates, coordinating interviews, and supporting the hiring process from initial outreach through offer stage. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Oversee new hire onboarding, including employment documentation, orientation support, and completion of required paperwork. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Help ensure HR practices remain aligned with applicable labor laws, employment regulations, and internal policies. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Support hiring efforts with a primary focus on <strong>mental health clinicians</strong>, while assisting with recruitment for additional roles as business needs require. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Maintain accurate employee records and enter or update HR data within the organization’s human resources systems. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Serve as a point of contact for routine employee relations questions and assist in addressing day-to-day HR concerns. Based on general knowledge.</li><li>Provide administrative support related to benefits and general HR operations to help create a smooth and organized employee experience. Based on general knowledge.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-08T00:00:00Z
Payroll Clerk
  • Youngstown, OH
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 19 - 22 USD / Hourly
  • 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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Review payroll records to ensure accuracy and adherence to company policies, labor laws, and union contracts.<br>• Prepare, balance, and correct payroll reports with a focus on detail and precision.<br>• Investigate and resolve employee payroll inquiries by researching documentation and coordinating with relevant teams.<br>• Input and update payroll system data, including salaries, bonuses, commissions, time worked, deductions, and address changes.<br>• Monitor payroll deductions to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.<br>• Collaborate with internal departments and external providers to streamline payroll operations.<br>• Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation in payroll workflows.<br>• Support front desk operations on a rotational basis, including answering calls and assisting visitors.<br>• Perform additional administrative tasks as needed to support payroll and company operations.
  • 2026-05-07T00:00:00Z
HR Director
  • Youngstown, OH
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 39.5865 - 45.837 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an experienced and adaptable Human Resources Director to provide leadership in HR and Environmental Health &amp; Safety within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This Contract to permanent position is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented individual who excels in challenging scenarios and enjoys developing effective workforce strategies to enhance stability and growth. The role requires a hands-on approach, focusing initially on resolving urgent workforce issues while implementing sustainable practices to support long-term success.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead all HR operations, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and compliance, to ensure organizational effectiveness.<br>• Develop strategies to reduce turnover, improve employee engagement, and stabilize staffing levels in a competitive labor market.<br>• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to address workforce planning and skilled labor demands.<br>• Guide labor relations efforts, including contract negotiations, grievance management, and union engagement to foster positive relationships.<br>• Oversee pension obligations and benefits management, ensuring compliance and cost-effective solutions.<br>• Actively address complex employee relations matters with professionalism and sound judgment.<br>• Drive Environmental Health &amp; Safety initiatives, promoting a culture of safety and ensuring adherence to all regulations.<br>• Partner with leadership to create HR processes tailored to the needs of a manufacturing setting.<br>• Provide executive leadership with insights and recommendations to navigate workforce challenges effectively.<br>• Strengthen HR and labor operations while building trust with employees and management.
  • 2026-04-20T00:00:00Z
Tax Reporting Specialist III
  • Cleveland, OH
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 40 - 41 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for a Tax Reporting Specialist III to support tax reporting, compliance activities, and financial analysis for a long-term remote contract position based in Cleveland, OH. In this role, you will manage complex reporting, validate data from multiple sources, and help ensure filings and related records are accurate and completed on schedule. This opportunity is well suited for someone who works independently, communicates issues proactively, and is comfortable contributing to month-end and year-end reporting activities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare, maintain, and evaluate detailed tax and compliance reports to support accurate filings and periodic reporting obligations.</p><p>• Examine financial information for tax-related analysis, including support for deposits, reconciliations, and return preparation activities.</p><p>• Gather information from various internal sources and confirm completeness and accuracy before it is used in reporting or submission processes.</p><p>• Identify discrepancies, research underlying issues, and escalate concerns to management when exceptions or risks are discovered.</p><p>• Take a lead role in year-end reporting tasks and assist with monthly journal entry preparation as assigned.</p><p>• Review foundational tax return work completed by other team members and provide guidance to support accuracy and consistency.</p><p>• Maintain clear correspondence and documentation related to tax reporting matters and compliance requests.</p><p>• Work within assigned scheduling expectations, including flexibility for evenings, weekends, or holidays when business demands require additional support.</p>
  • 2026-04-27T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Cleveland, OH
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 20.9 - 24.2 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a busy team in Bedford, Ohio in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports a high-demand customer account by managing a large volume of invoice activity with accuracy, consistency, and strong attention to detail. The role is well suited for someone who enjoys structured daily work, understands inventory-related transactions, and can stay organized in a fast-paced manufacturing or distribution environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process a high volume of invoices each month by retrieving order details, entering information into the system, preparing documentation, and completing billing steps with precision.<br>• Manage drop shipment transactions from supplier fulfillment through invoice completion, ensuring records are accurate and up to date.<br>• Perform detailed data entry across multiple invoice touchpoints while maintaining speed and a high level of accuracy.<br>• Review account coding and invoice information to support proper payment processing and financial tracking.<br>• Work within a manufacturing software system and Excel to handle daily payable and invoicing tasks efficiently.<br>• Support operations tied to inventory-related transactions by recognizing how product movement and billing activity should align.<br>• Prepare and assist with check run activities and other routine accounts payable functions as needed.<br>• Help maintain dependable service for a major customer by completing repetitive transactional work consistently and on schedule.
  • 2026-05-05T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Cleveland, OH
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 22.838 - 26.444 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a team in Beachwood, Ohio in a Contract to permanent role. This position is ideal for someone who can manage the full accounts payable cycle with accuracy, stay organized in a fast-paced environment, and support internal stakeholders effectively. The role offers the opportunity to work across multiple programs while helping maintain timely and accurate payment operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee day-to-day accounts payable activities, maintaining organized workflows and reliable processing practices across the department.<br>• Sort and manage incoming payable-related correspondence and documentation to ensure items are routed and handled promptly.<br>• Review, code, and enter invoices, confirming approvals are in place and matching each item to appropriate supporting records.<br>• Prepare open payable reporting for leadership review and help keep outstanding obligations visible and current.<br>• Execute weekly payment runs of approximately 100 checks, ensuring payments are prepared, signed, and distributed on schedule.<br>• Produce and retain reconciliation and payables-related reports, keeping records accurate, complete, and easy to access.<br>• Handle payment exceptions such as voided checks, manual checks, and ACH-related transactions with close attention to detail.<br>• Process client fund disbursements and related expenses accurately while supporting compliance with internal procedures.<br>• Respond to questions from internal staff and management in a detail-focused, service-oriented manner and assist with special projects as needed.
  • 2026-05-07T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Canton, OH
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 23 - 28 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Accounts Payable Specialist</strong> to join a high-volume, fast-paced finance team on a <strong>contract-to-permanent</strong> basis. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with strong <strong>full-cycle accounts payable</strong> experience, advanced proficiency in <strong>QuickBooks</strong> and <strong>Microsoft Excel</strong>, and the ability to manage large volumes of transactions with accuracy and efficiency.</p><p>The successful candidate will be comfortable processing invoices across multiple payment methods, maintaining organized financial records, and partnering with internal teams and vendors to support timely and accurate payment operations.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice receipt, review, processing, and final payment, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely execution.</li><li>Review invoices for proper documentation and assign appropriate general ledger codes in accordance with internal accounting policies and approval procedures.</li><li>Process vendor payments via <strong>ACH</strong>, <strong>wire transfers</strong>, and <strong>check runs</strong>, ensuring all disbursements are completed accurately and on schedule.</li><li>Reconcile accounts payable records and research discrepancies, collaborating with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve issues promptly.</li><li>Utilize <strong>QuickBooks</strong> and advanced <strong>Excel</strong> functions to monitor payment activity, maintain financial records, and assist with reporting requirements.</li><li>Handle a high volume of accounts payable transactions while maintaining strong attention to detail and consistent processing accuracy.</li><li>Maintain vendor files, payment histories, and supporting documentation to ensure audit readiness and support financial reviews.</li><li>Respond to invoice and payment inquiries and work cross-functionally with colleagues to support efficient accounts payable operations.</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2026-05-01T00:00:00Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • Massillon, OH
  • onsite
  • Temporary to Hire
  • 22 - 25 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are seeking a detail-oriented <strong>Accounts Payable Specialist</strong> to join a food and food processing organization in <strong>Massillon, Ohio</strong> on a <strong>contract-to-permanent</strong> basis. This role is well suited for a candidate with strong invoice processing experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with vendors and internal departments. The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting timely and accurate payment operations while contributing to compliance, reconciliations, accrual tracking, and reporting within a fast-paced accounting environment.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Review and process vendor invoices by matching them to purchase orders and resolving pricing or quantity discrepancies through established approval channels.</li><li>Verify payment-related documentation, including purchase orders and check requests, for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies and contractual terms.</li><li>Accurately enter accounts payable transactions into the accounting system in a timely manner.</li><li>Communicate with vendors and internal teams to research statement discrepancies, respond to payment inquiries, and resolve outstanding issues.</li><li>Maintain accrual schedules for assigned business areas and assist with accurate month-end and period-end reporting.</li><li>Support accounts payable payment processing activities, including check runs and ACH transactions, as needed.</li><li>Reconcile accounts and review invoice coding to ensure proper classification and financial accuracy.</li><li>Provide additional accounting and administrative support for special projects and daily operational needs as assigned.</li></ul>
  • 2026-04-28T00:00:00Z