Payroll Clerk

We are looking for a Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations for a construction and contractor organization in Niles, Ohio. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who is highly organized, accurate with financial data, and comfortable managing payroll records in a fast-paced environment. The role will help ensure employees are paid correctly and on schedule while supporting compliance with payroll regulations and internal procedures.

Responsibilities:
• Review, enter, and verify employee time records to support accurate regular pay, overtime calculations, and leave tracking.
• Process payroll-related data updates, including employee changes, deductions, earnings adjustments, and other record maintenance tasks.
• Assist with invoice entry and documentation tied to labor expenses, reimbursements, and other payroll-associated items.
• Respond to payroll questions from employees and help resolve issues involving paychecks, missing hours, or time reporting discrepancies.
• Partner with human resources and accounting staff to reconcile payroll information and correct inconsistencies before final processing.
• Help maintain compliance with applicable wage, tax, and payroll regulations at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Prepare payroll files, reports, and supporting documentation for audits, reviews, and internal recordkeeping needs.
• Protect confidential employee and compensation information by following secure handling and documentation practices.• Experience supporting payroll processing in a clerical or administrative capacity.
• Working knowledge of full-cycle payroll procedures for employee populations ranging from approximately 101 to 500 employees.
• Familiarity with garnishments, payroll deductions, and related recordkeeping requirements.
• Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret timesheets, identify discrepancies, and follow through on corrections.
• Comfortable using payroll systems, spreadsheets, and standard office software.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with employees and internal departments.