Payroll Specialist

Description A client Robert Half has partnered with is looking for a talented Payroll Administrator to manage the production of accurate and timely payroll for employees, communicate effectively, and deliver strong internal customer service while working in a deadline-driven environment. This permanent employment opportunity is based in the Dearborn, Michigan area. Submit an application now and learn more about this role!

Your responsibilities in this role

• Administer voluntary deductions, as well as wage garnishments, pay levies, and other involuntary court-ordered payments in a timely manner, including reporting to the necessary authorities

• Provide timely processing of payroll in accordance with labor regulations and standard accounting principles

• Reinforce staff with wage deductions, fringe benefits, pay related issues, PTO accruals, and general questions related to payroll

• Produce quarterly and year-end payroll reports

• Collaborate with Information Technology, Human Resources, and other internal business partners to ensure security protocols for pay systems

• Assess data entered by others in the payroll software to include, but not limited to salary/wage increases, benefit deductions, employee termination dates, and employee leaves of absence under FMLA or other unpaid leave

• Analyze pay practices related to FLSA, fringe benefit reporting and other payroll areas and determine how those practices apply to advise management

• Devise systems and protocols to direct the collection, calculation and entering of pay data

• Lead regular payroll reporting as required and assist with financial audits related to pay records and associated general ledger

• Abide with current payroll tax requirements and relevant laws associated with the processing of employee wage data, including payroll taxes, employee federal and state income and social security taxes and other required reporting Requirements - FPC or CPP most optimal

• 3+ years of payroll experience

  • Prior practice in various withholdings, garnishments, and processing liens

• Garnishments payroll experience preferred

• Comprehensive knowledge of ADP - Payroll

• Proficiency in Multi-state Payroll

• Payroll experience required

  • Essential to have experience working with an HRIS system and high proficiency with spreadsheets

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