Payroll Assistant

Project Worldwide • Auburn Hills, MI

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Payroll Assistant (Contract) supports the payroll team with accurate and timely day-to-day data entry and payroll record maintenance for multiple locations. The position assists with payroll processing, routine documentation, and basic data entry, collaborating with HR and Finance teams to support seamless payroll operations. The contract is through 03/2027 and the role is hybrid, with periodic work at the Auburn Hills, Michigan office.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0–2 years of payroll processing or administrative data entry experience.
• Proficiency in ADP, Workday, JD Edwards EnterpriseOne, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Basic mathematical and calculation skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to focus on detailed information, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Ability to read and interpret data on a computer screen and standard printed documents.
• Ability to handle sensitive data with strict confidentiality and follow applicable security protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the administration and data entry of weekly and bi-weekly payroll for Shop and Office employees.
• Enter special bonuses, sick, ESOP, and holiday hours into the payroll system.
• Enter and update basic payroll changes, including new hires and separations.
• Assist with payroll-related data entry for tax changes, wage garnishments, deductions, and direct deposits.
• Review and audit employee timesheets for hours worked and accuracy.
• Assist with entry of global JDE job cost time entries.
• Answer standard employee payroll questions and escalate complex inquiries in a timely, customer-focused manner.
• Maintain and file payroll records according to retention schedules.
• Gather and organize payroll cycle reports, changes to earning and deduction records, and special items for review.
• Assist in maintaining accurate employee payroll records.
• Support internal audit and audit requests by retrieving documentation as needed.
• Partner with benefits and HR teams to gather information for payroll processing.
• Participate in team or cross-functional initiatives as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned in alignment with business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree