Contract Global Payroll Specialist — Hybrid

Project Worldwide; Auburn Hills (MI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Project Worldwide is seeking a Payroll Specialist (Contract) to manage and process payroll accurately for multiple locations. You will collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure compliance with tax regulations and payroll controls, with the contract through March 2027.

The role requires experience in weekly and bi-weekly payroll, data entry, tax changes, garnishments, and audits, with strong attention to detail and confidentiality. Hybrid work at the Auburn Hills office is available.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably in a corporate or multi-state environment.
• Proficiency in ADP, Workday, JD Edwards EnterpriseONE, Microsoft Office, and Google G-Suite.
• Excellent attention to detail, well organized.
• Mathematical and calculation skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to focus on detailed information, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Read and interpret data on a computer screen and on standard printed documents.
• Requires handling of sensitive data with the expectation to maintain strict confidentiality and follow all applicable data security protocols.

Responsibilities

• Administration and processing of weekly and bi-weekly payroll for Shop and Office employees, including data entry of changes, payroll processing, and system maintenance.
• Entering any special bonuses, sick, ESOP, bonuses and holiday hours.
• Processing payroll changes (New hires, separations, etc.).
• Perform payroll-related functions including but not limited to; processing tax changes, wage garnishments, deductions, and direct deposit.
• Audit employee timesheets for hours worked and accuracy.
• Post global JDE job cost time entries.
• Ensure questions from employees are addressed in a timely manner with a focus on customer service.
• Oversees maintenance and retention of payroll records.
• Review and approve payroll cycle reports, changes made to earning and deduction records, and special items.
• Manage and maintain employee payroll records.
• Maintain strong controls in preparation, review, and distribution of company’s payroll.
• Provide timely postings of all payrolls for general ledger accounting.
• Support internal audit and audit requests, as necessary.
• Work with benefits and HR teams who provide information for payroll processing.
• Participate in team or cross-functional initiatives as needed.
• Other duties as assigned in alignment with business needs.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Data interpretation

Confidentiality

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

ADP

Workday

JD Edwards EnterpriseOne

Microsoft Office

Google G-Suite

Job description

Project Worldwide is seeking a Payroll Specialist (Contract) to manage and process payroll accurately for multiple locations. You will collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure compliance with tax regulations and payroll controls, with the contract through March 2027.

The role requires experience in weekly and bi-weekly payroll, data entry, tax changes, garnishments, and audits, with strong attention to detail and confidentiality. Hybrid work at the Auburn Hills office is available.