Payroll Assistant (30 hours/month)

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations for an organization in Okemos, Michigan. This Contract position is ideal for someone who can manage payroll activities accurately for a workforce of roughly 60 employees, including part-time staff such as counselors. The role will focus on maintaining timely pay processing, reviewing time records, and helping ensure payroll information is submitted correctly each pay period.

Responsibilities:

• Process biweekly payroll accurately for approximately 60 employees, including part-time team members.

• Review, verify, and organize employee timesheets before payroll is finalized each pay cycle.

• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

• Coordinate payroll information submission to the appropriate organizational contact or department on schedule.

• Handle payroll-related deductions and garnishments in accordance with applicable requirements.

• Resolve routine payroll discrepancies by checking time entries, pay details, and employee information.

• Support full-cycle payroll activities from time collection through final payroll processing.

• Work an every-other-week schedule from Monday and Tuesday to complete assigned payroll tasks.

• Experience processing payroll in a detail-oriented work environment.
• Knowledge of full-cycle payroll practices from timesheet review through payroll completion.
• Ability to manage payroll for an employee population within the 101-500 employee range or similar structured environments.
• Familiarity with payroll garnishments and related deductions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling payroll data.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with employee compensation information.
• Comfortable working in a part-time contract role with an every-other-week Monday through Thursday schedule.