Payroll Specialist New Detroit, MI 48226

About the role

This position assists and executes end-to-end payroll processing for Ford Field Management & Detroit Lions staff. The role involves working with all departments within the organization, addressing payroll-related questions and requests from employees and managers. The ideal candidate is well-organized, maintains a high level of confidentiality, and can work independently.

Responsibilities

• Field all staff payroll requests and inquiries from employees
• Review the time management system for approvals, accuracy, and completeness
• Responsible for the review of timely tax filings
• Initiate, monitor, and record bank impound
• Transmit 401-K deductions to provider and perform per-pay tie-outs
• Set up and process garnishment calculations
• Submit payroll deductions to appropriate authorities
• Assist the People Team with updating payroll records for changes in tax status, address, direct deposit, etc.
• Review and reconcile payroll
• Oversee the creation of the payroll calendars
• Responsible for cash flow projections for staff payroll
• Review quarterly tax filings to ensure third-party vendor has filed correctly
• Schedule and manage workers' compensation audit and assist with financial statement and 401k audits
• Work with accounting to reconcile payroll accounts in the general ledger on a periodic basis
• Responsible for monitoring pay codes and assist accounting with ledger accounts for staff payroll
• Support Payroll Manager and SVP of Finance for other entities and projects
• Help create and document best practices and procedures checklists for effective and efficient processing controls
• Maintain employee confidence and protect payroll operations by keeping information confidential
• Complete employment verification requests for players and practice squad players
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of payroll experience required
• Experience with Dayforce strongly preferred
• Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent combination of education and work experience required
• Strong working knowledge of payroll practices and procedures
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office (including Excel)
• Flexibility to work non-standard hours, including weekends, holidays, and during office closures
• Ability to travel between Ford Field and the Meijer Performance Center
• A valid driver’s license and a good driving record