Payroll Administrator

About the role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to support payroll operations for business units in Livonia, Michigan. This is a Contract position focused on delivering accurate multi-state, full-cycle payroll processing while maintaining compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. The role requires strong judgment, excellent organization, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment while providing responsive support on payroll-related matters.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and biweekly payroll cycles for assigned business units, ensuring pay calculations, deductions, and employer obligations are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Maintain payroll records by updating employee information such as compensation changes, benefit deductions, leave activity, new hires, and separations.
• Review payroll data for completeness and accuracy, reconcile discrepancies, and support balancing activities tied to wage payments and related ledger entries.
• Administer involuntary deductions, including garnishments, levies, and child support orders, with proper documentation and timely follow-through.
• Investigate and resolve complex payroll questions raised by employees, managers, and partner teams with a high level of professionalism.
• Provide cross-coverage for additional payroll groups and assist the broader team during peak periods or absences.
• Compile payroll documentation and supporting details for audits, employment verifications, and unemployment-related requests.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll workflows, document updated procedures, and help address system or processing issues as they arise.

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience handling payroll processing and payroll data analysis.
• Background supporting full-cycle payroll in a multi-state, multi-company environment.
• Solid understanding of payroll compliance, deductions, tax withholdings, and employee pay records.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to work effectively with payroll systems; ADP Workforce Now experience is valuable.
• Workday experience is preferred, and familiarity with Kronos Dimensions is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to handle sensitive matters professionally.
• Strong attention to detail, sound problem-solving ability, and the capacity to stay organized while managing multiple priorities.
• High school diploma required; additional college coursework is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
• Company 401(k) plan