Payroll Specialist
On-siteMacomb, Illinois, United States or Macomb, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Process end-to-end bi-weekly payroll for multi-state employees, reviewing and validating earnings, deductions, taxes, and time records to ensure accuracy and compliance. Audit payroll data, prepare reconciliations and reporting, and serve as the subject matter expert for Dayforce system administration and pay policies. Support HRIS workflows, handle garnishments and tax levies, and respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll items. Partner with Finance and HR teams to drive data integrity and continuous improvement initiatives while preparing year-end filings like W-2s and ACA reports. This role requires a U.S. person due to ITAR compliance and may involve occasional travel to manufacturing sites.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation
- Minimum of 5–6 years of payroll processing experience
- Multi-state payroll administration experience
- Previous experience processing payroll in Dayforce (Ceridian)
- Strong HRIS experience
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations
- Knowledge of wage and hour laws
- Knowledge of garnishments
- Knowledge of payroll tax requirements
- Experience with payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting
- Previous SAP experience
- Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
- Must be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder)
- Must be able to sit
- Must be able to climb
- Must be able to balance
- Must be able to stoop
- Must be able to kneel
- Must be able to crouch
- Must be able to crawl
- Must be able to see
- Must be able to talk
- Must be able to hear
- Must be able to touch
- Must be able to feel
- Must be able to reach with hands and arms
- Must be able to frequently walk & stand for short periods of time
- Must be able to lift and move up to 10 pounds
- Must be able to occasionally lift and move objects up to 35 lbs
- Must wear eyewear in the manufacturing area
- Must wear safety shoes in the manufacturing area
- Must be available to work weekends
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation
- Previous experience processing payroll in Dayforce (Ceridian)
- Previous SAP experience
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Effective speaking and listening skills
- Ability to work on assignments where all tasks are not completely mapped
- High levels of professionalism
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to think independently and problem solve
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