Payroll Specialist

The Company • Auburn Hills, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Together We Saves Lives by Innovation! The keys to success are yours at Joyson Safety Systems! We are a global leader in design, development and manufacturing of safety-critical systems and components for automotive and non-automotive markets. We are dedicated to delivering life-saving technology to customers worldwide. Joyson Safety Systems harnesses collaboration and innovation to ensure quality and exemplary service for our customers worldwide. Our company is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA, with a global network of more than 30,000 employees in 22 countries. Our team is passionate about the automotive industry, dedicated to delivering quality and innovation for the future. We support lifelong learning and offer resources that help our team members establish a strong, solid foundation. We aim to promote from within, providing excellent opportunities for career growth and advancement. Our talented team is hardworking and dedicated to keeping people safe. We foster a collaborative, open culture; as a global business, we encourage our team members to communicate and collaborate with colleagues worldwide. As our operations continue to grow, we are always seeking top talent to join our winning team. About the Role We’re seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join our team! In this role, you’ll manage end-to-end payroll processing and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations—including handling complex immigration-related tax situations. If you have strong attention to detail, a passion for accuracy, and experience with payroll tax reporting, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of payroll experience, including tax compliance and immigration-related tax handling
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations and multi-state tax laws
• Proficiency in payroll systems (ADP, SAP, SuccessFactors) and Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Local candidates only

Nice To Haves

• CPP or FPC certification

Responsibilities

• Process multi-state payroll for hourly and salaried employees
• Validate timekeeping, deductions, and earnings for accuracy
• Ensure compliance with wage laws and tax regulations
• Prepare and reconcile payroll tax filings (federal, state, local)
• Manage tax implications for immigration cases (e.g., expatriates, visa holders)
• Handle garnishments, benefits deductions, and adjustments
• Support year-end processes (W-2, tax reporting, audits)
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay and tax forms
• Collaborate with HR and Finance on reporting and reconciliation
• Assist with system upgrades and implementations

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunity to work with a collaborative HR and Finance team
• Growth and development in a dynamic environment
• Hybrid work schedule (1 day remote)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level