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Payroll Clerk
We are looking for a meticulous and dependable Payroll Administrator to join our team in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining employee records, and supporting both HR and accounting functions. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and values confidentiality and organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process payroll on a weekly or biweekly basis, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and legal regulations.<br>• Update and maintain payroll data, including information on new hires, terminations, pay adjustments, and deductions.<br>• Manage administrative HR tasks such as responding to unemployment claims, handling Department of Human Services requests, and completing employee verification forms.<br>• Maintain organized and confidential payroll and HR files in compliance with regulatory standards.<br>• Assist the accounting team during month-end closing by preparing reports, entering data, and organizing necessary documentation.<br>• Provide timely and detail-oriented responses to employee inquiries related to payroll, timekeeping, and HR issues.<br>• Perform clerical duties such as copying, filing, and record maintenance to support payroll, HR, and accounting operations.<br>• Ensure multi-state payroll compliance and manage payroll for organizations with 101-500 employees.<br>• Utilize ADP Workforce Now to streamline payroll processes and maintain accurate records.
• Proven experience with full-cycle payroll processing, including multi-state payroll.<br>• Familiarity with managing payroll for mid-sized organizations (101-500 employees).<br>• Proficiency in using ADP Workforce Now for payroll management.<br>• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle confidential information responsibly.<br>• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reporting.<br>• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple deadlines.<br>• Solid understanding of payroll regulations and compliance requirements.<br>• Strong communication skills to address employee inquiries and collaborate with HR and accounting teams.
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  • St. Clair Shores, MI
  • onsite
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 19.00 - 22.00 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a meticulous and dependable Payroll Administrator to join our team in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. In this Contract to permanent position, you will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining employee records, and supporting both HR and accounting functions. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and values confidentiality and organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process payroll on a weekly or biweekly basis, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and legal regulations.<br>• Update and maintain payroll data, including information on new hires, terminations, pay adjustments, and deductions.<br>• Manage administrative HR tasks such as responding to unemployment claims, handling Department of Human Services requests, and completing employee verification forms.<br>• Maintain organized and confidential payroll and HR files in compliance with regulatory standards.<br>• Assist the accounting team during month-end closing by preparing reports, entering data, and organizing necessary documentation.<br>• Provide timely and detail-oriented responses to employee inquiries related to payroll, timekeeping, and HR issues.<br>• Perform clerical duties such as copying, filing, and record maintenance to support payroll, HR, and accounting operations.<br>• Ensure multi-state payroll compliance and manage payroll for organizations with 101-500 employees.<br>• Utilize ADP Workforce Now to streamline payroll processes and maintain accurate records.
  • 2025-08-26T22:35:13Z

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