Payroll Specialist

Easterseals MORC • Clinton Township, MI

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About The Position

Easterseals MORC is hiring a Payroll Support Specialist to support bi-weekly payroll activities and HRIS management. The role handles payroll processing, system interfaces with MIP Fund Accounting, tax filings, time and labor distribution, employee transactions and leave requests, benefit-plan administration, and employee support for payroll and HRIS issues. It also manages 401(k) transactions, position control and vacancy management, and incentive payment processing. The position requires knowledge of trauma-informed care and a willingness to support consumers with trauma-related issues.

Requirements

• Knowledge of principles of trauma-informed care.
• Willingness to support and assist consumers with trauma-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage bi-weekly payroll activities and HRIS administration, including the interface with MIP Fund Accounting and tax filing.
• Verify timesheets for completeness and accuracy; perform payroll calculations, reconciliations, validations, and check-writing functions.
• Ensure payroll checks and direct deposits are accurate and distributed on time to the appropriate employees.
• Oversee time and labor distributions to ensure costs are coded correctly.
• Coordinate GL code changes in the HRIS and re-transfer data as needed.
• Process UKG Employee Transaction Notices and Requests for Time Off on a bi-weekly basis.
• Administer FMLA and short- and long-term disability plans; respond to routine staff inquiries and resolve employee leave questions and issues promptly.
• Coordinate federal and state filings, including tax filings and new-hire reporting.
• Review, verify, and issue employee W-2s.
• Perform year-end reconciliation of payroll-related accounts.
• Help end-users with access or other difficulties in the ESM payroll and HRIS systems, and liaise with third-party vendors to resolve system problems.
• Process 401(k) enrollments, contributions, contribution changes, and loans promptly.
• Handle all aspects of FMLA processing and administration.
• Manage position control and vacancy management activities, including staffing table management.
• Process quarterly KPI reviews for bonus purposes, retention bonuses, and other incentive payments.
• Demonstrate knowledge of trauma-informed care principles.
• Be willing to support and assist consumers with trauma-related issues.

Benefits

• Low-cost dental, health, and vision insurance
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Up to 5 days of paid FMLA for maternity, paternity, foster care, and adoption
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid leave options
• Up to $125 bonus for taking 5 consecutive days off
• 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
• Wellness programs
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer
• Bonuses and extra incentives
• Mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate
• Free financial planning services through partnerships with the LoVasco Consulting Group and SoFi
• Student loan repayment options
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed