Payroll Coordinator

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Coordinator. The role will also support the accounting department. This would be a contract/temp role for 6 months to start. There is the possibility that this would go to direct after 6 months. Pay range is 65,000 to 70,000 annually. This position is in office in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

• Compliance with company, legal, and regulatory requirements for Health, Safety, and Environmental topics in order to foster a culture of Health & Safety.
• Maintains and verifies employee data in timekeeping system by checking time sheets in the electronic timekeeping software for compliance with company policies; ensures timesheets are approved.
• Maintains employee-related HRIS database(s), includes entering new hires, terminations and changes to employee information. Prepares periodic reports, as necessary or requested.
• Reviews computed wages, corrects any errors to ensure the accuracy of payroll earnings, and oversees data as transmitted to payroll provider for processing; verifies payroll outputs via payroll audit for completeness, timeliness, and accuracy.
• Maintains accurate payroll records and employee files, including preparation of personnel files.
• Reconciles and processes contractor invoices and labor.
• Handles all garnishments through payroll provider, deductions, and monitors vacation/personal time accruals.
• Handles payroll tax updates and processes unemployment claims within ADP WFN.
• Reviews and processes year-end payroll and balances W-2 statements.
• Reviews and audits master file (ADP WFN) pay data entries, YTD totals, and files corrections and amendments as needed.
• Answers inquiries regarding employment verification requests or other payroll related requests.
• Reconciles payroll and reviews the accuracy of payroll deductions to payroll output documents (i.e. benefits system, 401(k) files).
• Responds to employee inquiries and requests regarding payroll or human resources leave matters.
• Performs bi-weekly 401(k) reconciliation as part of payroll audit.
• Assists in Accounting with reports and other duties as needed.