Payroll Analyst

About the role

We are looking for a Payroll Analyst to support accurate and timely payroll operations for a multi-site organization in Troy, Michigan. This position plays a key role in administering payroll activities, maintaining employee pay data, and coordinating with internal partners and external providers to ensure compliance and service quality. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to manage reporting, adjustments, and employee support in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process recurring payroll cycles, expense reimbursements, bonus payments, and service award disbursements for multiple locations while completing timekeeping reviews, calculations, and post-payroll validation.
• Administer wage garnishments and tax levies from initiation through resolution, ensuring timely and accurate handling of all related transactions.
• Review and complete special payroll activities such as off-cycle payments, reversals, manual corrections, prior-period adjustments, and year-end form updates.
• Maintain employee payroll records by updating personal details, job changes, status updates, and other key data elements required for accurate processing.
• Generate payroll-related reports and supporting documentation for audits, workforce census requests, workers' compensation planning, and other business needs.
• Partner with payroll vendors, accounting, tax, and HR teams to supply required payroll information, respond to requests, and support ongoing compliance activities.
• Prepare invoices and backup documentation associated with payroll and benefits providers, ensuring records are complete and properly organized.
• Provide cross-functional support in benefits administration, wellness-related programs, leave tracking, and other employee service activities as needed.
• Oversee timekeeping administration, including user guidance, training, and adherence to established procedures.
• Contribute to process improvements, policy updates, and payroll or HR initiatives designed to strengthen efficiency and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience managing full-cycle payroll processing in a multi-site or multi-state environment.
• Knowledge of payroll tax practices, including payroll tax reporting and local tax requirements.
• Ability to support payroll operations for a workforce of more than 500 employees.
• Hands-on experience with garnishments, levies, payroll adjustments, and year-end corrections.
• Proficiency with payroll and timekeeping platforms, including UKG Pro and UKG Ready.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to prepare reports, review data accuracy, and resolve discrepancies.
• High attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with HR, accounting, tax teams, and external vendors.