Payroll Specialist

Keel Midwest•Saginaw, MI

11d

About The Position

The Payroll Specialist provides critical administrative and technical support for payroll operations while assisting the HR/People Team. This role is responsible for accurate timekeeping, payroll processing, and balancing payroll runs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The Payroll Specialist processes tax payments, garnishments, and supports employees with payroll-related questions. Additionally, this position assists with HR/People Team activities, including onboarding, employee record maintenance, and general administrative support, while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in all tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or HR-related field preferred.
3–5 years of payroll or related experience preferred.
Knowledge of payroll and timekeeping systems; experience with IFS, Paylocity preferred.
Understanding of federal, state, and local tax laws, wage and hour regulations, and payroll procedures.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines accurately.
Excellent communication skills and ability to support employees at all levels.
Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with Payroll, Finance, and HR/People Team.
Experienced with MS Excel functions

Nice To Haves

Payroll certification (CPP, FPC, or equivalent) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare, maintain, and process payroll for all employees accurately and on time.
Balance payroll runs, ensuring correct calculation of wages, deductions, and taxes.
Produce federal, state, and local tax payments and quarterly payroll reports.
Process and monitor garnishment orders and other payroll-impacting items.
Audit timekeeping and payroll data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with wage and hour laws, tax regulations, and company policies.
Maintain and update personnel and payroll databases.
Prepare payroll-related journal entries and assist with period-end reporting.
Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues and resolve discrepancies promptly.
Support budgetary operations as they relate to payroll expenses.
Assist with onboarding, offboarding, and employee data updates.
Maintain employee files and HR/People Team records in compliance with company standards.
Support general HR administrative tasks as needed.