Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team in Troy, Michigan. In this long-term contract role, you will play a key part in managing payroll processes and ensuring compliance with regulations while handling sensitive employee information. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in payroll administration and attention to detail.
Responsibilities:
• Process bi-weekly payroll for salaried and hourly employees across multiple states using ADP Workforce Now, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Review employee timecards to verify hours worked, holidays, and paid time off, resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Calculate and process wages, bonuses, deductions, tax withholdings, and garnishments, while ensuring timely vendor payments.
• Maintain detailed records of payroll transactions, deductions, and updates to employee payroll files in compliance with recordkeeping standards.
• Generate post-payroll reports and collaborate with the Finance team to complete general ledger reconciliations.
• Support year-end payroll activities, including reporting and compliance tasks.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Provide assistance in resolving payroll-related inquiries and issues, delivering exceptional support to employees.• Proven experience in full-cycle payroll processing, including multi-state payroll operations.
• Proficiency using ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll software.
• Familiarity with managing payroll for organizations with over 500 employees.
• Strong understanding of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance standards.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with a high level of discretion.
• Effective problem-solving skills and ability to resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and address employee concerns.