Payroll Supervisor

Payroll Supervisor

We are looking for a Payroll Supervisor to lead accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll operations in Dearborn, Michigan. This role oversees end-to-end payroll activities for a large employee population, supports process improvements, and serves as a key resource for payroll-related questions across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong technical payroll knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to work closely with Human Resources, accounting, and system partners to maintain reliable payroll performance.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily payroll operations to help ensure timely and accurate processing while maintaining alignment with applicable federal and state payroll regulations.
• Monitor payroll system performance, strengthen internal controls, and coordinate with Human Resources and other stakeholders to support compliant payroll practices.
• Analyze payroll-related issues, recommend practical solutions, and assist with evaluating, configuring, and testing process or application updates.
• Partner with internal teams to identify opportunities for workflow improvement and help implement enhancements that increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Work directly with external consultants or system support resources to troubleshoot payroll system concerns and resolve operational issues.
• Serve as an internal payroll expert by advising on complex payroll matters, supporting leadership, and promoting consistent execution of payroll procedures.
• Review, validate, and maintain payroll data, including earnings, deductions, tax details, benefits, and other employee record changes.
• Prepare standard and ad hoc payroll reporting for management, accounting, Human Resources, and other internal business partners.
• Provide backup support for payroll processing tasks such as paycheck production, direct deposit transmission, account balancing, discrepancy resolution, and third-party sick pay reconciliation for W-2 accuracy.
• Document and update payroll procedures, protect confidential employee information, and contribute to team success through knowledge sharing and additional assigned duties.