Payroll Assistant

MNP•Sterling Heights, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Payroll Assistant is responsible for supporting payroll operations, including processing pay, maintaining accurate employee records, ensuring compliance with tax and wage regulations, and responding to employee payroll questions. This role is onsite and works directly with the payroll and human resources team.

Requirements

1 year of payroll experience
Experience in creating positive written communications
Experience working in a team
Knowledge of payroll laws
Excellent computer skills especially with Excel, Word, and Outlook
Excellent communication skills including oral and written; strong listening skills
Ability to relate to all types of people; exhibits trust and integrity
Comfortable in a group setting
Highly organized; manages time and tasks appropriately
Able to pass a pre-employment, post-offer physical, drug screen
Able to pass a background check

Nice To Haves

AS or BS in HR or business

Responsibilities

Processing payroll, weekly and biweekly, including hourly and salaried employees
Reconciling timekeeping data, resolve missed punches and discrepancies with supervisors and others.
Entering and maintaining new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, etc.
Maintaining accurate vacation, sick time and other leave balances in accordance with company policies
Processing benefit deductions, 401(k) contributions, garnishments, child support orders, etc.
Year-end paperwork including W-2 preparation and other tax related activities
Responding to employee questions about pay and deductions
Verification of employment, unemployment claims and related documentation
Safeguarding sensitive employee information and following wage and hour requirements
Supporting additional HR functions and events; cross-training in other HR functions
Demonstrating MNP's core values of humility, dedication, compassion, trust and integrity in daily work