Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for a workforce of roughly 400 employees in Whitmore Lake, Michigan. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage multistate payroll with precision, maintain compliance with payroll tax and deduction requirements, and respond effectively to employee questions. The role also calls for strong coordination across internal teams to help keep payroll and timekeeping processes accurate, efficient, and well aligned.

Responsibilities:
• Administer payroll for employees working across multiple states, ensuring timely and accurate processing for an employee population of about 400.
• Review earnings, taxes, garnishments, and other deductions carefully to confirm each payroll cycle meets current legal and company requirements.
• Organize payroll records and workflows in a way that improves consistency, efficiency, and overall processing accuracy.
• Investigate payroll discrepancies, resolve issues promptly, and recommend practical improvements to strengthen day-to-day operations.
• Perform routine checks on payroll data to maintain high quality standards and reduce the risk of errors before final submission.
• Partner with internal departments to support smooth coordination between payroll systems and timekeeping inputs.
• Respond to employee payroll questions with professionalism and a strong customer service approach.
• Use payroll platforms and manual procedures effectively to complete processing tasks and maintain reliable records.
• Keep current with payroll legislation and tax updates to help ensure ongoing compliance across all payroll activities.
• Provide payroll assistance in both English and Spanish when needed to support a broader employee population.Multi-state Payroll, Process Payroll, Payroll - Garnishments, Payroll Taxes, ADP - Payroll, Manual Processes