We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join a growing team in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position supports accurate and timely payroll and benefits administration for a workforce that includes hourly and salaried employees across multiple shifts. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll knowledge, thrives in an onsite environment, and can manage employee data, deductions, and benefit-related processes with precision.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process biweekly payroll for approximately 170 employees, ensuring earnings, deductions, and shift differentials are calculated accurately.<br>• Review payroll records and partner with supervisors who maintain timecards to resolve discrepancies before each payroll cycle is finalized.<br>• Administer payroll activities for both hourly and salaried staff, including employees working across multiple schedules and shifts.<br>• Maintain employee payroll data in Paylocity and verify changes related to pay rates, deductions, and employment status updates.<br>• Coordinate benefit-related payroll items, including retirement contributions and deductions associated with medical and dental plans.<br>• Submit and reconcile 401(k) contribution activity with the retirement plan provider to support accurate funding and reporting.<br>• Support payroll compliance by following established wage, tax, and recordkeeping requirements for applicable jurisdictions.<br>• Assist with payroll-related reporting, audits, and process improvements to strengthen accuracy and efficiency.<br>• Work onsite during regular business hours to provide dependable support for payroll and benefits administration.<br>• Contribute to payroll process updates or system-related changes as needed while maintaining continuity in day-to-day operations.
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This role is pivotal in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for a diverse workforce across multiple states and union jurisdictions. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a keen eye for detail, you will excel in this position.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Process weekly payroll for various entities, covering approximately one hundred employees across different states, unions, and job sites.<br>• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including prevailing wage requirements, certified payroll, garnishments, and labor laws.<br>• Handle payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and year-end reporting, such as W-2s and 1099s.<br>• Collaborate with HR and Accounting teams to resolve discrepancies related to timekeeping, benefits, and employment changes.<br>• Conduct system audits, troubleshoot payroll errors, and maintain the accuracy and integrity of payroll data.<br>• Generate customized payroll reports for job costing, audits, and management review.<br>• Monitor and stay updated on payroll trends and regulatory changes specific to the construction industry.