About the Payroll Clerk Role

Robert Half is excited to present an exceptional opportunity for a meticulous Payroll Clerk in Boardman, Ohio. This contract-to-permanent position offers a pathway to long-term career stability while immersing you in critical payroll operations for a thriving organization in the Youngstown area. As a Payroll Clerk, you will be the backbone of our compensation processes, ensuring every employee is paid accurately and on time. With a competitive hourly rate of $18.83, this role is perfect for detail-oriented professionals passionate about payroll management, accounting, and compliance.

Boardman, OH, known for its vibrant community and proximity to Youngstown, provides an ideal setting for professionals seeking work-life balance. Join Robert Half, a leader in financial and administrative staffing, and leverage our expertise to advance your career in payroll processing. Whether you're experienced with Paycom, ADP, or Dayforce, this position demands precision and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Your role as Payroll Clerk will involve a diverse set of tasks essential to seamless payroll operations. Here's what you'll do daily:

• Process bi-weekly or monthly payroll for all employees, verifying hours, wages, deductions, and taxes to ensure 100% accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Leverage industry-leading payroll software including Paycom, ADP, and Dayforce to input data, run calculations, and generate pay stubs efficiently.
• Maintain comprehensive employee records, updating information on compensation changes, benefits enrollment, garnishments, and tax withholdings in real-time.
• Partner with the accounting department to reconcile payroll accounts, matching payroll liabilities to general ledger entries and resolving any variances promptly.
• Conduct thorough payroll audits, scrutinizing data for errors, overpayments, or underpayments, and implementing corrective actions.
• Manage accounts payable duties, processing vendor invoices related to payroll services and ensuring payments are made on time to avoid penalties.
• Support benefit administration, assisting employees with open enrollment, qualifying life events, and coordinating with providers for deductions.
• Prepare detailed payroll reports for management, including labor cost analyses, overtime trends, and compliance summaries to inform business decisions.
• Stay abreast of evolving payroll laws such as FLSA, ACA, and state-specific mandates, adapting processes to maintain compliance.

Why This Role Stands Out

This Payroll Clerk position isn't just a job—it's a launchpad. With Robert Half's renowned training resources and network, you'll gain hands-on experience with top-tier systems, positioning you for senior roles like Payroll Supervisor or HR Generalist.

Required Qualifications

To excel as our Payroll Clerk in Boardman, OH, you need:

• A high school diploma or GED; an associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration is highly preferred.
• At least 1-2 years of direct experience in payroll processing or a related accounting function.
• Demonstrated proficiency with payroll platforms such as Paycom, ADP, Dayforce, or similar systems.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational prowess to handle high-volume, deadline-driven tasks.
• Solid understanding of payroll compliance, tax filings, and labor laws.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaborating with HR, accounting, and employees.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive employee data.

Robert Half values diverse backgrounds and provides equal opportunity employment. If you thrive in dynamic settings and have a knack for numbers, apply now!

Why Join Us at Robert Half?

Choosing Robert Half means partnering with the world's premier specialized staffing firm. This contract-to-permanent Payroll Clerk role in Boardman, Ohio, offers immediate income at $18.83/hour (equating to approximately $39,150 annually based on full-time hours) with the potential for full-time benefits like health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and more. Benefit from our extensive professional development programs, exclusive job network, and supportive culture that prioritizes your growth.

Work in a collaborative team in the heart of Ohio's Mahoning Valley, enjoying Boardman's low cost of living, parks, and community events. SEO-optimized for careers in Payroll Clerk jobs Boardman OH, Paycom jobs Youngstown, and ADP payroll careers Ohio. Elevate your career—apply with Robert Half today and secure your future in payroll excellence!