Top 22 Payroll associate Jobs in Cleveland, Oh

Payroll Manager
Willory, LLC —Cleveland, OH
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Research
- Office
- 401(k) matching
Quick Apply
Payroll Specialist
City of Cleveland —Cleveland, OH
- $58,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
5d
Payroll Administrator (On-site)
Cleveland Metroparks —Cleveland, OH
- Monday to Friday
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Office
Payroll Specialist - SSA
Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County —Valley View, OH
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Life insurance
Benefits and Payroll Specialist
Sheffield Metals International —Sheffield Village, OH
- Overtime
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid time off
Quick Apply
Coordinator Nursing Staffing Office-Nursing Central Support
METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER —Cleveland, OH
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
Accounting and Payroll Specialist
Urban Community School —Cleveland, OH
- $52,000 - $57,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
Benefits and Payroll Specialist
Mazzella Companies —Sheffield Village, OH
- Overtime
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid time off
Client Success Partner - Payroll Operations
Ahola —Brecksville, OH
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Word processing
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
Payroll Specialist
Stevens —Cleveland, OH
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Research
6d
Payroll Specialist
John Carroll University —University Heights, OH
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
1d
Payroll Analyst
1100 Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. —Cleveland, OH
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
8d
Payroll Tax Specialist
Acrisure —Cleveland, OH
- Data analysis skills
- Research
- Mid-level
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
Payroll Generalist
Stevens —Cleveland, OH
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Research
6d
Payroll & Billing Specialist
QCI Group —Garfield Heights, OH
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Office
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
Quick Apply

Discover related jobs

Based on your search for payroll associate jobs.

Accounts Payable Analyst-onsite in Twinsburg, OH
Crane Nuclear —Twinsburg, OH
Responsible for all aspects of accounts payable including management of electronic workflow of invoice approvals, coding, data entry, check preview, assembling…
Quick Apply
Accounts Payable Assistant (2 year's experience required)
Tri-Mor Corp. —Twinsburg, OH
Sort incoming mail and distribute to the appropriate department. The *Accounts Payable Assistant* is responsible for supporting the accounting team by…
$20 - $23 an hour
Quick Apply
12d

Show more related jobs

Explore jobs in cities nearby

Check out jobs in cities near your current location, Columbus

Payroll Specialist
Reynoldsburg City School District —Reynoldsburg, OH
Work with the payroll manager to assure the efficacy of all operations and those financial transactions comply with established board, local, state and federal…
Payroll Specialist
Sutphen Corporation —Dublin, OH
Ensure payroll processes remain compliant with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws. Utilize Paycom system tools and automated features to improve…

Show more jobs in cities nearby

I want to receive the latest job alert for payroll associate in cleveland, oh

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

payroll associate jobs near cleveland, oh

Payroll Manager

Willory, LLC -
Cleveland, OH

Quick Apply

Job Details

Full-time
$80,000 - $90,000 a year

Benefits

401(k) matching

Qualifications

Optimizing workflow processes
Internal controls
Confidential information handling
Payroll tax processing
State tax
Workers' compensation insurance knowledge
Continuous improvement
401(k) retirement plans
Cross-functional collaboration
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

Our client is a multi-state manufacturer with a union and non-union workforce, supported by an established Finance organization. They offer a process-oriented environment where payroll, tax, compliance, and accounting intersect, and an opportunity to own a high-impact function with direct influence on accuracy, controls, and the employee experience.

Compensation: $80,000 – $90,000 / Annually, plus an 8% bonus

The Payroll Manager oversees accurate and timely payroll processing for a multi-state workforce that includes union and non-union, hourly and salaried employees. This role manages payroll compliance, payroll tax administration, reconciliations, workers' compensation reporting, audit support, and benefit-related payroll reconciliations, and supervises one Payroll Associate. Success in this role requires strong technical payroll knowledge, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to troubleshoot complex payroll, tax, unemployment, and compliance matters.

As a Payroll Manager, you will:

Oversee full-cycle payroll for a multi-state workforce of hourly, salaried, union, and non-union employees
Provide oversight, ensuring processing is accurate, timely, and compliant with federal, state, local, and union requirements, and reviewing inputs, deductions, earnings codes, garnishments, and taxes
Supervise and develop the Payroll Associate, providing training and support, maintaining payroll calendars, checklists, and controls, and serving as a resource for subsidiary payroll questions and inquiries
Manage payroll tax and compliance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions, including quarterly Form 941 reconciliations, year-end W-2 review and tax balancing, and resolution of tax notices, filing discrepancies, and state unemployment insurance issues such as rate notices and wage reporting
Monitor regulatory change across payroll tax laws, wage and hour requirements, unemployment rules, and state-specific payroll requirements
Administer union and multi-state payroll, ensuring union rules, deductions, benefits, and reporting are properly applied, and reviewing union-related calculations such as dues, fringe benefits, and contract-specific earnings in line with applicable collective bargaining agreements
Manage workers' compensation reporting and related payroll classifications, monitoring coding, rates, and wage reporting for accuracy and supporting audits, reporting requests, and reconciliations in partnership with HR, Finance, and insurance providers
Own payroll accounting and reconciliations, preparing or reviewing general ledger entries, accruals, and clearing accounts, and reconciling payroll registers to funding, tax filings, benefit deductions, 401(k) contributions, and workers' compensation reporting
Reconcile benefits and 401(k) activity, reviewing benefit deductions and employer contributions, preparing 401(k) reconciliations across deferrals, match, loan repayments, and funding, and partnering with HR, Finance, providers, and third-party administrators to resolve differences
Support audits and internal controls, maintaining documentation for procedures, reconciliations, approvals, and compliance controls, supporting internal, external, tax, workers' compensation, benefit, and 401(k) audits, and identifying process improvements that strengthen accuracy and efficiency

As a Payroll Manager, you have:

5+ years of payroll experience, preferably in a multi-state environment
Strong command of multi-state payroll compliance, payroll taxes, unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, benefits deductions, and retirement plan payroll activity
High attention to detail with strong reconciliation skills and the ability to identify, research, and resolve payroll discrepancies
Proven ability to manage deadlines within a recurring payroll cycle
Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Operations, benefit providers, tax agencies, and external auditors, while maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately
Strong Excel and payroll system skills, with a process-oriented mindset for improving controls, documentation, and workflows

Preferred:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

Work Details

Work Location: This position is onsite, five days per week, at our client's office on Industrial Parkway in Cleveland, OH, and requires that qualified talent be located within commuting distance.
Placement Type: Direct Hire
Estimated Schedule: Full-time

Employment Requirements

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
Successful completion of background checks, assessments, or screenings as required by our client

About Willory

Willory is the only staffing and consulting firm solely focused on HR and payroll. We connect exceptional talent with forward-thinking organizations, building relationships that advance careers and strengthen teams. Our purpose is to empower people — including the professionals who join our own team. If you are ready to grow in a role where your expertise in talent acquisition directly fuels the success of HR and payroll professionals across the country, we would love to hear from you.

Quick Apply

Refine Your Search

payroll associate jobs in cleveland, oh

Payroll Manager

Payroll Specialist

Payroll Administrator (On-site)

Payroll Specialist - SSA

Benefits and Payroll Specialist

Coordinator Nursing Staffing Office-Nursing Central Support

Accounting and Payroll Specialist

Benefits and Payroll Specialist

Client Success Partner - Payroll Operations

Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist

Payroll Analyst

Payroll Tax Specialist

Payroll Generalist

Payroll & Billing Specialist

Discover related jobs

Explore jobs in cities nearby

I want to receive the latest job alert for payroll associate in cleveland, oh

Explore jobs in more locations

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected