Payroll Specialist

Payroll Specialist
Location: Allegan, MI
Schedule: Full-Time | Hybrid
Compensation: $50,000 - $60,000

Position Summary
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for accurate and timely payroll processing for U.S.-based employees on weekly and semi-monthly schedules. This role manages payroll analysis, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance while serving as a key point of contact for employee payroll questions and supporting audits and financial reporting.

Payroll Specialist Key Responsibilities

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  Process weekly and semi-monthly payroll for all U.S. employees, including off-cycle payments and special earnings

  
  
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  Coordinate payroll activities with ADP, pay card vendors, and Treasury

  
  
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  Process special payments such as bonuses, stock, relocation, expat, and withholding orders

  
  
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  Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries, and paycheck issues

  
  
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  Reconcile payroll and benefits-related general ledger accounts and prepare adjustment entries

  
  
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  Review, balance, and coordinate W-2 reporting and distribution; research and resolve tax reporting issues

  
  
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  Prepare payroll documentation and reports for internal and external audits

  
  
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  Produce periodic financial, operational, and statistical payroll reports as requested

  
  
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Payroll Specialist Qualifications

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  High school diploma or GED required; 2+ years of payroll experience

  
  
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  Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations (local, state, and federal)

  
  
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  Experience reconciling payroll general ledger accounts and correcting journal entry errors

  
  
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  Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail

  
  
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  Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to handle confidential information

  
  
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  Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with ADP required

  
  
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  Experience with SAP, Workforce Software, or similar payroll/HR systems preferred
  
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