Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a well-known organization on a Contract, potential contract to permanent basis in Rockford, Michigan. This position focuses on delivering accurate weekly payroll for a large employee population while supporting employee lifecycle activities and benefits-related coordination. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound knowledge of payroll practices, and the ability to work effectively with HR and accounting partners.

Responsibilities:

• Administer weekly payroll for more than 500 employees, ensuring each cycle is completed accurately and on schedule.

• Update payroll records to reflect hires, separations, pay adjustments, bonuses, and benefit or deduction changes.

• Verify payroll activity against company guidelines and applicable wage and hour requirements to maintain compliance.

• Investigate and resolve payroll questions, discrepancies, and record issues in a timely and thorough manner.

• Support onboarding and offboarding tasks by coordinating employee documentation and maintaining accurate system information.

• Assist with benefits administration and respond to employee inquiries related to pay, deductions, and available benefit programs.

• Work closely with human resources and accounting teams to confirm employee data integrity and support payroll reporting needs.

• Contribute to payroll audits, recurring reports, and special projects that improve payroll operations and accuracy.

• At least 2 years of payroll experience, ideally in a high-volume environment.
• Demonstrated success processing weekly payroll for a workforce of 500 or more employees.
• Working knowledge of payroll regulations, wage and hour practices, and benefits-related payroll administration.
• Experience with full-cycle payroll processing, including multi-state payroll activities.
• Proficiency with payroll platforms such as ADP Workforce Now, UKG Pro, or comparable systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to review and manage payroll data efficiently.
• Excellent organizational skills, close attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with a strong employee service mindset.