Payroll Coordinator

Payroll ProcessorOffice Location: Portage, MI (hybrid)Employment Type: Full-time regular (40 hours per week; M-F)Your Role at WalkerIn this role, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees. This role requires a strong attention to detail, knowledge of payroll regulations, and proficiency in payroll software.ResponsibilitiesReview timesheets and process payroll accurately for hourly and salaried employees.Maintain accurate employee payroll records, including personal information, tax withholdings, deductions, and benefits.Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll, deductions, and benefits.Maintain payroll files and records in accordance with company policy and legal requirements.Assist with payroll audits and reconciliations.Utilize payroll software to process payroll and generate reports.Collaborate with HR and other departments to ensure accurate payroll data.QualificationsEducation Requirements:An associate's degree is preferred.Other Requirements:1-3 years of experience in Payroll, Accounting or Finance.1+ year of data entry experience preferred, ideally in payroll or accounting.Strong attention to detail and accuracy.Excellent organizational and time management skills.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Work Environment:This role typically operates in an office environment, with occasional travel required for meetings or training sessions.A hybrid (2-3 days per week in the office) schedule is available after initial training and onboarding.We offer a robust total compensation and rewards package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and diverse needs, including:Annual discretionary bonus programOpportunity to purchase Walker stock – Walker is 100% employee-owned!Medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insuranceMental wellness benefitsHealth Savings Account with company contribution401(k) with company matchFlexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Spending Accounts529 college savings planA minimum of 3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year9 paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidays5 days of bereavement leave and PTO Donation Bank to help during difficult times100% compensation replacement during short-term disability leavesPaid parental leave that allows an additional week of paid time alongside short-term disability leave and/or applicable state paid leave programsPaid community involvement hoursTuition and licensure reimbursement, and sponsorship of professional membershipsInternal conferences and professional development opportunitiesEmployee Resource Groups and Affinity GroupsWhy Walker Consultants?Over the past 60 years, Walker has become recognized as a leader in the parking industry and provides a wide range of engineering, planning, and architecture services to facilities of all kinds. Walker also provides Forensic, Restoration, Building Envelope, and Vertical Transportation Consulting Services, a fast-growing part of our business in the last 10 years.Walker hires exceptional people to remain among the top-performing firms in the business. We reward our employees for their effective contributions, challenge them, and provide professional development opportunities and the autonomy needed to grow. As a learning organization, our senior experts routinely share their knowledge in a collaborative environment, ensuring that best practices are carried forward to the next generation of leadership.Walker is proud to be an employee-owned firm with an open-book philosophy that highly values integrity, honesty, and fairness. We encourage new ideas and contributions. We work hard and have fun doing what we love. This is who we are.Join Us!We know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply! You might just be the right person for this role—or another opportunity on our team.At Walker Consultants, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all abilities. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, or in the workplace, please let us know—we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.Walker Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We invite all qualified applicants to apply and do not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or age.