Payroll Professional Timekeeper

Micro Auto Group needs an experienced Payroll Professional/Timekeeper that has done the work! We are not looking for payroll managers, we require a worker that has experience doing payroll and timekeeping work every day! Micro will hire only a knowledgeable and experienced Payroll Professional/Timekeeper to process and manage the company’s weekly payroll. You will be the one to calculate wages based on hours worked and administer payments.

This position is physically located in our headquarters in Highland Park, MI in a safe, industrial area.

You must be able to use payroll software with accuracy and efficiency. You must be good with numbers and be trusted with sensitive information. You must also have great communication skills to interact with colleagues and executives. Your goal is to ensure personnel receive the correct compensation with 100% accuracy. This is a full-time position with medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and vacation benefits!

• Gathering information from the time system on hours worked for each employee
• Maintain timekeeping system on a daily basis
• Contacting managers/supervisors to correct discrepancies
• Approving timecards
• Keep accurate attendance records/attendance cards - manually
• Calculating the correct amount incorporating overtime, deductions, bonuses etc. with assistance of a computer system
• Keep track of hourly rates, wages, compensation benefit rates
• Address issues and questions regarding payroll from employees and superiors
• Process weekly payroll in Payroll system
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for upper management, finance department, etc.

• Three to five years’ experience as Payroll Professional/Timekeeper (Experience with Paycor or ADP is a plus)
• Must have excellent Excel skills
• Must have excellent attendance. No excuses, at work every scheduled workday
• Position is 100% in office, no remote work within first 5 years
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and payroll best practices
• Collect banking information for direct deposit setup and initiate deposits on paydays
• Must be familiar with and keep current with the taxation of salaries, benefits, and other factors in Michigan, Illinois and Ohio.
• Process and monitor garnishment orders and other issues that impact payroll specifications
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and payroll best practices
• Very good knowledge of legislation and regulations of the field
• Proficient in MS Office and good knowledge of relevant software
• Trustworthy with attention to detail and confidentiality
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Assists HR Manager with day-to-day employee needs if necessary
• Covers for HR Manager when not in the office
• Must be able to pass various payroll assessment tests