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Payroll Clerk

United States, South Bend · Job Posted July 04, 2026
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We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support payroll and timekeeping operations for a union workforce in South Bend, Indiana. This Long-term Contract position plays an important role in ensuring employee hours, production-related pay, and payroll adjustments are processed correctly and in accordance with labor agreements and company policies. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, handling reconciliations, responding to payroll questions, and partnering with supervisors and HR to maintain accurate records.

Job Responsibility

  • Oversee daily timekeeping and payroll activities by reviewing employee time records, entering updates, and resolving exceptions before payroll is finalized
  • Work closely with supervisors and production staff to confirm hours worked, output-related information, and incentive earnings so payroll data remains accurate
  • Reconcile payroll details against production and attendance records to identify mismatches and correct discrepancies promptly
  • Maintain production and payroll-related information across timekeeping and operational systems with a high degree of accuracy
  • Prepare shift-based summaries, reports, and spreadsheet trackers that support planning, reporting, and day-to-day operations
  • Process approved pay corrections and document adjustments clearly to support audit readiness and payroll accuracy
  • Address employee questions related to pay, timecards, deductions, and corrections in a thorough and timely manner
  • Coordinate with Human Resources to help ensure payroll practices align with union agreements, benefits administration, and internal compliance standards
  • Track union dues and assist with payroll audits, reporting, recordkeeping, and other administrative support tasks as needed
  • Provide support for process improvements, team training, label printing, and basic accounting-related duties when assigned

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent is required
  • At least 1 year of experience using a payroll or timekeeping platform such as eTime or a comparable system
  • At least 1 year of experience working in a union-based environment
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with experience in reporting, spreadsheet management, and data reconciliation
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage payroll information accurately in a deadline-driven setting
  • Ability to investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies independently while maintaining organized records
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with employees, supervisors, HR, and operations teams

Nice to have

Prior experience in a manufacturing setting and exposure to SAP or similar systems is preferred

What we offer

  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • Enrollment in company 401(k) plan
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