We are looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to support a high-volume manufacturing environment in Troy, Michigan. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can manage payroll operations with minimal supervision, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and maintain accuracy in a fast-moving setting. The role supports a workforce of approximately 800 to 1,000 employees, including union payroll, across weekly and semi-monthly pay cycles.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process full-cycle payroll for a large employee population across weekly and semi-monthly schedules, ensuring timely and accurate pay distribution.<br>• Administer payroll for both hourly and salaried employees, including a union employee group that may require prompt handling of contract-related payments and supporting information.<br>• Review payroll data for completeness and accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and respond to payroll issues in a timely manner.<br>• Manage multi-state payroll activities while maintaining compliance with applicable wage, tax, and reporting requirements.<br>• Use Excel functions such as pivot tables and lookups to analyze payroll data and support file imports and exports.<br>• Work independently to balance recurring payroll tasks with urgent requests in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.<br>• Assist with payroll training and operational readiness so processes are well established ahead of upcoming organizational timelines.<br>• Partner with internal stakeholders to provide payroll-related reporting, documentation, and audit support as needed.
We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join a growing team in Southfield, Michigan in a contract opportunity with permanent potential. This role is ideal for someone who is highly accurate, organized, and confident managing payroll from time entry review through final processing. The position will begin on a part-time basis and has the potential to expand into a broader payroll, HR, and administrative role for someone who performs well.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a workforce of approximately 340 employees, including both weekly hourly payroll and monthly salaried payroll cycles.<br>• Review supervisor-approved time records for accuracy, confirm correct pay rates, and finalize payroll submissions within required deadlines.<br>• Administer payroll for employees working under prevailing wage requirements, ensuring hours, rates, and overtime are calculated correctly for government-funded projects.<br>• Use ADP Workforce Now to process regular payroll, bonus payments, and related updates while maintaining accurate employee tax and earnings records.<br>• Import and reconcile payroll data through Points North, then generate and complete certified payroll reporting after each processing cycle as needed.<br>• Monitor payroll details closely to identify discrepancies involving names, dates, overtime, and wage classifications before final approval.<br>• Support payroll compliance for employees working in multiple states by verifying that appropriate tax settings are applied within the payroll system.<br>• Participate in occasional onsite meetings in Southfield, Michigan, approximately a few times each year, while otherwise working remotely.<br>• Take on additional HR or administrative responsibilities over time as the position develops into a broader support role.
<p>At Robert Half, we’re continuing to grow our Full‑Time Engagement Professional (FTEP) practice within Finance & Accounting—a full‑time, salaried consulting model where professionals work on high‑impact projects across organizations ranging from small and midsize businesses to Fortune 500 companies.</p><p><br></p><p>We are looking to hire a payroll specialist to join our fast-growing Full Time Engagement Team.</p><p><br></p><p>The payroll specialist will:</p><p>Process full-cycle payroll for hourly and salaried employees on a weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly basis</p><p>Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions</p><p>Maintain and update employee payroll records, including tax withholdings and direct deposit information</p><p>Review and validate timekeeping data for accuracy and completeness</p><p>Process payroll adjustments, off-cycle payments, and final paychecks</p><p>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations</p><p>Prepare and file payroll tax reports and assist with year-end processing (W-2s, 1099s)</p><p>Reconcile payroll accounts and support general ledger entries</p><p>Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and payroll policies</p><p>Support internal and external audits by providing payroll documentation and reports</p><p><br></p><p>What tends to appeal most to candidates:</p><p><br></p><p>The variety and challenge of consulting-style projects</p><p>The stability and benefits of full‑time employment (competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and an uncapped discretionary bonus program)</p><p>Ongoing development through opportunities in a variety of different industries and Softwares while upskilling</p><p>A true work life balance of a 40-hour work week</p><p>Exposure to meaningful finance initiatives across companies ranging from midsize businesses to Fortune 500 organizations, including work alongside Protiviti, our global consulting firm.</p>
Robert Half permanent Engagement detail oriented (FTEP) Team is looking to permanent Accounting and Finance professionals to the Detroit Metro team!<br> <br>Currently, we are looking for a Payroll Specialist!<br> <br> 2+ years of payroll experience. Position requires multi-state tax experience, strong attention to detail, fast and accurate data entry skills. Must be proficient with certified payroll and prevailing wages, with working knowledge of a variety of software packages including ADP, Kronos, and Excel (VLOOKUPS and Pivot Tables). <br> <br>Duties may include<br> ○ Reconciling payroll related general ledger accounts and W-2 forms<br> ○ Reconciling federal, FICA, state, local and unemployment tax payments<br> ○ Preparing payments of periodic workers’ compensation payroll taxes<br> ○ Preparing journal entries and monthly payroll accruals<br> ○ Inputting information from timecards into in-house payroll systems. <br> <br>As a permanent Engagement detail oriented you will get to enjoy a 40-hour work week while completing varied engagements for our clients. These projects can be anything ranging from year-end audits, ERP implementations, streamlining standard operating procedures, clean-up work, leave coverage, filling in for a vacant seat, or providing support for growing organizations as they continue to permanent. Pay will vary based on experience.<br> <br>Some highlights of the program:<br> <br> • Live the consulting lifestyle with the stability of a permanent position as a Robert Half Employee!<br> • Flat 40-hour work week<br> • Education reimbursements<br> • Opportunity to expand your skill set within accounting and finance<br> • You will learn new accounting software’s and be exposed to a wide range of industries<br> • Guaranteed 37.5 hours of pay in between engagements<br> • Competitive benefits and salary<br> • 2.5 weeks of CTO + 11 paid holidays<br> • Evolving referral and bonus programs<br> <br>If you are interested in exploring a new and challenging career path while enjoying a culture that facilitates work/life balance - apply today!
We are looking for an experienced Manager - Benefits and Retirement to lead the strategy, administration, and continuous improvement of employee benefit and retirement programs in Detroit, Michigan. This role oversees program design, vendor partnerships, compliance, and team operations while ensuring offerings remain competitive, cost-conscious, and aligned with organizational objectives. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in benefits management, retirement administration, and regulatory oversight, along with the ability to guide cross-functional decisions and support employees through complex programs.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the planning, execution, and day-to-day leadership of benefit and retirement offerings, ensuring effective service delivery across health, welfare, savings, and insurance programs.<br>• Supervise team members and operational workflows related to benefits and retirement administration, setting priorities and maintaining high standards for accuracy and responsiveness.<br>• Lead relationships with carriers, administrators, brokers, and other external partners, while reviewing agreements and coordinating contract-related actions through internal approval channels.<br>• Partner with purchasing, legal, and external advisors to assess vendor proposals, facilitate evaluations, and recommend selections that support value, compliance, and program quality.<br>• Oversee retirement plan administration, including enrollments, contributions, and transaction processing, to ensure records are completed correctly and within required timelines.<br>• Perform periodic reviews of retirement data such as eligibility, vesting, and contribution activity, resolving discrepancies and strengthening data integrity controls.<br>• Guide the development and annual administration of employee benefits programs, including policy updates, open enrollment execution, and ongoing program maintenance.<br>• Evaluate renewal rates, plan structures, and utilization trends, then present recommendations on program changes, carrier options, and cost management strategies to leadership.<br>• Administer leave and accommodation processes in accordance with applicable federal and state requirements, and support return-to-work coordination with leaders and organizational partners.<br>• Monitor legal and regulatory obligations, prepare employee communications and required notices, and collaborate with risk management on workers’ compensation matters and benefit usage trends.