[ref. x73210221] Payroll Administrator - Robert Half

We are offering a contract for a Payroll Administrator position in DEARBORN, Michigan. As a Payroll Administrator, you will be tasked with executing payroll operations accurately and on time, managing employee data, and ensuring compliance with local and federal tax laws.

• Administer accurate withholding taxes across US locations, including local taxes
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing for both semi-monthly salary payroll and weekly hourly payroll
• Administer accurate unemployment rates, updating them as necessary
• Approve the calculation of employee federal and state income and social security taxes, as well as employer’s social security, unemployment, and worker’s compensation payments
• Maintain and update payroll records, overseeing changes such as exemptions, pay rate, insurance deductions, 401(k) deductions, address updates, new hires and terminated employees
• Calculate and process garnishments, tax levies, and child support orders
• Conduct semi-annual audit of payroll wages, taxes, FSA deductions, HSA deductions, and tax balancing
• Respond to tax authority notices and correspondence, investigating as necessary
• Maintain systematic, organized electronic payroll data records
• Extract, verify, analyze and present data for management decision making
• Verify and process 401(k) data, including deductions, company match, loan payments, newly hired and terminated employees, contribution changes, auto deduction calculations
• Stay up-to-date with technical payroll knowledge and processes, anticipating impacts on systems and processes
• Participate in software implementations and upgrades related to payroll operations
• Oversee E-Time system within Payroll software, serving as lead contact for employees and managers
• Identify process improvement opportunities in payroll operations and lead change
• Undertake special projects as assigned. • Demonstrated experience with Full Cycle Payroll
• Proficiency in handling Payroll for Union employees
• Knowledge of Benefits Payroll procedures and requirements
• Expertise in Compensation & Benefits administration
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Proficient in payroll software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Must possess a high level of detail-oriented integrity.