Payroll Administrator

Job Description

Bill Watts at Robert Half is in search of directly hiring a skilled Payroll Administrator to join our Tier 1 Automotive Supplier client located in Troy, Michigan. The role primarily involves managing payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, and providing excellent service to our team members. This is a unique opportunity to work in the automotive manufacturing sector, utilizing a range of skills in payroll systems such as Ceridian.

Overview: As a Payroll Specialist with expertise in Ceridian software, you will be responsible for managing and processing payroll for a large, high-volume workforce. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing. You will play a critical role in maintaining payroll compliance, addressing employee inquiries, and optimizing payroll processes.

• Process payroll for a large number of employees using Ceridian software, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Manage bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly payroll cycles, including calculating wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions.

• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, and other changes.
• Ensure accurate data entry and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive payroll information.

• Ensure payroll compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including tax with holdings, garnishments, and other deductions.
• Prepare and submit payroll tax filings, W-2s, and other required reports to regulatory agencies.

• Address and resolve payroll discrepancies, errors, and employee inquiries in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collaborate with HR, finance, and other departments to troubleshoot and resolve payroll-related issues.

• Utilize Ceridian software to its full potential, identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy.
• Stay updated on software updates and new features to continuously improve payroll processing.

• Coordinate payroll-related aspects of employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other deductions.
• Ensure accurate calculation and deduction of benefits from employee paychecks.

• Conduct regular audits of payroll records to ensure accuracy, compliance, and integrity.
• Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard payroll data and processes.

• Provide training and support to HR and finance staff on payroll processes and Ceridian software.
• Assist in the development of payroll-related training materials and documentation.

• Several years of experience in payroll processing, with specific experience using Ceridian software.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements.
• Ceridian payroll software experience mandatory.
• Experience managing payroll for a high-volume workforce.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.