Payroll Clerk

Adecco US, Inc.; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paycheck

Aspire Academy access

Job summary

Adecco is assisting a local employer in South Bend, IN to fill a Payroll Clerk role. The position supports payroll processing, timekeeping, and HR collaboration to ensure accurate and compliant pay for a union workforce.

The ideal candidate has ADP eTime experience, strong Excel skills, and a detail‑oriented approach to reconcile hours, incentive pay, and production data. Monday–Friday schedule with weekly pay and growth opportunities through Adecco Aspire Academy.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with ADP eTime or similar payroll/timekeeping systems
• 1+ years of experience working in a union environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data tracking, reconciliation, and reporting)
• Strong attention to detail with experience in spreadsheet-based data management and reconciliation
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet daily deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with employees, supervisors, and cross-functional teams
• Experience in a manufacturing environment and exposure to SAP (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Managed daily payroll operations within ADP eTime, including inputting, reviewing, and clearing timecard exceptions
• Collaborated with supervisors and operators to verify employee hours, production data, and incentive pay for payroll accuracy
• Reconciled daily payroll and production summaries, ensuring alignment between timekeeping and manufacturing systems
• Entered and maintained production data in the time and attendance and manufacturing systems
• Prepared shift summaries and maintained detailed spreadsheets to support operational planning
• Tracked, documented, and processed payroll adjustments using supervisor-approved documentation
• Resolved payroll discrepancies and responded to employee inquiries regarding timecards, pay, and adjustments
• Partnered with HR to ensure payroll processing adhered to union contracts and benefits practices
• Maintained accurate tracking and reconciliation of union dues payments
• Conducted payroll audits to ensure accuracy, compliance, and process integrity
• Supported process improvement initiatives between operations and payroll to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Trained and supported team members on payroll processes and system usage
• Generated and distributed payroll and operational reports as needed
• Documented internal payroll processes and maintained organized records
• Performed additional administrative tasks such as label printing, static record reviews, and other assigned duties
• Assisted with basic accounting-related tasks as needed

Skills

ADP eTime

Union payroll

Excel skills

Data reconciliation

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Manufacturing exp

Tools

SAP

Job description

Adecco is currently assisting a local Customer in their search for an Payroll Clerk in South Bend, IN! This is a great opportunity to further your existing skills for our Payroll Clerk while learning new ones to assist you in your career. The best part is you would be joining a winning culture with Adecco while on assignment with our customer and have access to all our Adecco Perks!

Perks:

Shift : Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Weekly paycheck

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00H HR

Access to Adecco’s Aspire Academy (https://www.adeccousa.com/about-adecco-staffing/adecco-programs-partnerships/aspire-academy/) with thousands of free upskilling courses

Administered all functions of the time and attendance payroll system for a union workforce, ensuring accurate payroll processing through reconciliation of employee hours, incentive pay, and production data. Partnered closely with Human Resources to ensure all payroll activities complied with union agreements, employment policies, and benefits practices

Responsibilities:

• Managed daily payroll operations within ADP eTime, including inputting, reviewing, and clearing timecard exceptions

• Collaborated with supervisors and operators to verify employee hours, production data, and incentive pay for payroll accuracy

• Reconciled daily payroll and production summaries, ensuring alignment between timekeeping and manufacturing systems

• Entered and maintained production data in the time and attendance and manufacturing systems

• Prepared shift summaries and maintained detailed spreadsheets to support operational planning

• Tracked, documented, and processed payroll adjustments using supervisor-approved documentation

• Resolved payroll discrepancies and responded to employee inquiries regarding timecards, pay, and adjustments

• Partnered with HR to ensure payroll processing adhered to union contracts and benefits practices

• Maintained accurate tracking and reconciliation of union dues payments

• Conducted payroll audits to ensure accuracy, compliance, and process integrity

• Supported process improvement initiatives between operations and payroll to enhance efficiency and accuracy

• Trained and supported team members on payroll processes and system usage

• Generated and distributed payroll and operational reports as needed

• Documented internal payroll processes and maintained organized records

• Performed additional administrative tasks such as label printing, static record reviews, and other assigned duties

• Assisted with basic accounting-related tasks as needed

Requirements:

• 1+ years of experience with ADP eTime or similar payroll/timekeeping systems

• 1+ years of experience working in a union environment

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data tracking, reconciliation, and reporting)

• Strong attention to detail with experience in spreadsheet-based data management and reconciliation

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet daily deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies independently

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with employees, supervisors, and cross-functional teams

• Experience in a manufacturing environment and exposure to SAP (preferred)

Pay Details:

$20.00 to $24.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.