Payroll & Compensation Coordinator

Spicer Group•Saginaw, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

PAYROLL & COMPENSATION COORDINATOR POSITION SUMMARY Spicer Group is seeking an energetic and highly motivated Payroll & Compensation Coordinator to join our Corporate Accounting team. The Payroll & Compensation Coordinator is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees. This role oversees payroll operations, maintains payroll systems, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, and supports compensation and reporting functions. This position also collaborates with HR and Accounting to manage employee data and payroll-related analysis. THE COMPANY Spicer Group is a multi-disciplinary engineering, surveying, and planning company. With offices in Michigan, Ohio, and Georgia, Spicer Group continues to expand its geographic footprint. We are committed to providing our teams with corporate support throughout these offices in order to create an engaged and high-performing staff. Spicer Group prides itself on our core values of commitment to growth, great client relationships, excellent services and solutions, maintaining a team environment, and having integrity in all we do. We are seeking a candidate who will strive to uphold these values. Spicer Group, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our respect and commitment for our employees, their contributions, professional goals, and personal goals. This includes, but is not limited to: Competitive Pay Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options 401(k)-match program Paid Holidays Sick and Vacation Days Profit Sharing Tuition Reimbursement Professional Development Excellent Working Conditions Work-Life Balance Fitness Reimbursement

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Strong knowledge of payroll systems and regulatory compliance
Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of payroll experience, including direct processing responsibilities
Experience with compensation analysis and prevailing wage reporting

Responsibilities

Payroll Processing Execute full-cycle payroll processing on a regular schedule (weekly, biweekly, off schedule)
Review and validate pay, deductions, bonuses, and adjustments
Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time for all employee groups
Payroll System Management Administer and maintain payroll software systems
Coordinate system updates, troubleshoot issues, and ensure data integrity
New Employee Setup & Data Management Assist with new hire set up in payroll and ERP systems and validate compensation details
Maintain accurate employee records including tax forms, direct deposit info, and benefit enrollments
Collaborate with HR to ensure smooth onboarding and offboarding processes
Compensation Benchmarking Conduct internal and external compensation analysis to support pay decisions
Maintain documentation of pay ranges and market benchmarks
Assist in salary planning and budgeting efforts
Prevailing Wage & Regulatory Reporting Prepare and submit prevailing wage reports for applicable contracts
Monitor wage determinations and ensure compliance with labor standards
Support audits and respond to agency inquiries
Compliance & Tax Filing Ensure payroll practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations
Oversee payroll tax filings, W-2 processing, and year-end reporting
Stay current on changes in payroll laws and regulations
Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with HR, Accounting, and Project Management teams
Provide payroll data for financial reporting and strategic planning
Support internal audits and external reviews