Payroll Coordinator II

Job Title: Payroll Coordinator
Location: Hemlock, MI - Onsite primarily at Horizons Conference Center: 6200 State St, Saginaw, MI 48603 and possibly at Delta College
Duration: 05+ Months

Schedule: M-F, 8am - 5pm.

Interview process: T eams Meeting interview. Manager will hire from this one interview.

Role Purpose:
We are seeking a Payroll/Timekeeper to join our team during a plant start-up. This position is responsible for ensuring that all employee time and attendance records are accurately recorded within the Kronos system, thereby ensuring employees are paid appropriately and punctually.

Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, reliable, and have a strong understanding of time and payroll procedures. They should be able to work independently, meet tight deadlines, and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Key Responsibilities:
Input, update, and maintain all employee time and attendance data in the employee time system.
Verify the accuracy of timesheets and resolve any discrepancies.
Ensure all time/payroll policies and procedures are adhered to and comply with applicable laws.
Coordinate with management and HR to ensure correct employee data.
Communicate effectively with employees and management regarding time/payroll issues and obtain weekly time approval in accordance with time extract deadline.
Collaborate effectively and efficiently with the payroll operations to resolve any discrepancies in accordance with time/pay deadlines.
Generate reports detailing hours worked, overtime, etc.
Prioritize ongoing tasks, project work, and other initiatives.
Support end-to-end timekeeping operations.
Maintain documentation of relevant processes.
Appropriately recognize, classify, and protect confidential data.
Work in a team-based environment and support department efficiency and standardization initiatives.

Required Qualifications:
Experience with time and attendance systems.
Knowledge of time and payroll procedures and laws.
Strong attention to detail, data entry skills, and analytical abilities.
Effective time management and ability to manage multiple priorities and projects at high service levels.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially MS Excel including Pivot Tables.
Strong communication capabilities and ability to work with individuals in different time zones and cultures.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to process large amounts of data and relate it to business implications.

Desired Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Experience with Kronos/UKG Workforce Central, Pro Workforce Management time and attendance systems.
Customer service setting a plus but not required.


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