Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a detail-focused services organization in Lansing, Michigan on a Long-term Contract assignment. This position is centered on accurate, high-volume payroll processing while also providing day-to-day HR support across administrative and generalist activities. The role is well suited for someone who can manage recurring payroll cycles, maintain attention to detail across multiple employee groups, and assist with recruiting and employee coordination as business needs evolve.

Responsibilities:
• Process biweekly payroll accurately and on schedule for multiple business entities, ensuring all employee payments are completed in compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Handle the transactional side of payroll operations, including data entry, updates, deductions, earnings adjustments, and routine payroll record maintenance.
• Reconcile benefit-related payments during alternating payroll cycles and investigate discrepancies to support accurate financial and employee records.
• Administer payroll activities for an employee population of approximately 115 staff members across three entities, maintaining consistency and confidentiality throughout the process.
• Use ADP Workforce Now to manage payroll-related tasks, employee data updates, and reporting needed to support ongoing operations.
• Provide HR support by coordinating interview scheduling, assisting with recruitment activities, and helping manage hiring logistics for open positions.
• Support employee lifecycle administration, including onboarding and offboarding coordination, documentation tracking, and other general HR tasks as needed.
• Assist with workforce-related changes such as terminations, employee status updates, and related compliance-oriented administrative follow-through.
• Partner closely with internal leadership to keep payroll and HR processes moving efficiently during a contract coverage period and training ramp-up.• Demonstrated experience processing full-cycle payroll with strong accuracy and attention to deadlines.
• Background supporting multi-state payroll operations and applying payroll practices across more than one entity or employee group.
• Hands-on proficiency with ADP Workforce Now and confidence using payroll systems for processing, maintenance, and reporting.
• Ability to manage payroll responsibilities in a fast-paced environment while balancing additional HR support duties.
• Experience handling confidential employee and compensation information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize recurring payroll deadlines, benefit reconciliations, and recruiting support tasks.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with employees, managers, and HR leadership.
• Prior exposure to payroll environments supporting mid-sized or high-volume employee populations is preferred.