Senior Payroll Specialist – Tax, Analysis, & Systems

Salary : $82K

Location : Birmingham, MI

Are you a detail-oriented senior payroll professional passionate about precision, tax compliance, and systems analysis? Our client is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to bring expertise and energy to their dynamic team. This is your opportunity to be critical in delivering seamless payroll operations while driving process improvements in a supportive, high-performing environment.

Your Role

As a Senior Payroll Specialist, you will:

• Process biweekly payroll, ensuring reconciliation of balance sheets and compliance with financial policies.
• Manage employee data entry, including onboarding, terminations, tax updates, and salary adjustments.
• Review and verify time submissions from field offices to maintain compliance with Department of Labor regulations.
• Collaborate with field offices and employees to resolve payroll inquiries promptly.
• Handle certified payroll billing information and ensure accurate reporting.
• Conduct audits between systems (ADP/GL, JDE) and address discrepancies.
• Identify and troubleshoot system issues in collaboration with management.
• Lead initiatives to enhance payroll processes and maintain best-in-class standards.
• Manage taxation, workers' compensation, RRSPs, and other compliance requirements.

What You Bring

• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Expertise in payroll processing, tax regulations, and labour compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll/time recording software.
• Exceptional communication skills to support field staff and collaborate with employees at all levels.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.

Your Qualifications

• Education : Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience : Minimum of 4 years working with payroll and time recording systems, with a proven ability to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies.

Why Join?

• Be part of a collaborative team that values precision, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Take ownership of impactful projects while gaining exposure to advanced payroll systems and processes.

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