Part Time Payroll Clerk

Means/ Amsted; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Means/ Amsted is seeking a payroll professional to manage a variety of payroll processes, prepare interim, monthly, and year-end payroll reporting, and collaborate with Human Resources and Finance to ensure accurate payroll operations.

The role requires at least 3 years of experience, strong attention to detail, and advanced Excel skills; knowledge of UKG/MyPro is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience processing payroll or related accounting tasks.
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws and tax regulations.
• Proficient in MS Office and Excel.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Process accurate and timely weekly payroll for 1,000+ employees.
• Reconcile payroll data and prepare payroll journal entries.
• Distribute paychecks and payroll documentation accurately.
• Administer deductions, withholdings, garnishments.
• Balance payrolls and generate journal entries.
• Validate timekeeping data for accuracy.
• Calculate and withhold federal, state, local taxes.
• Stay current with labor laws and payroll regulations.
• Assist with audits and provide documentation.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance on payroll reporting.

Skills

Payroll processing

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Discretion/confidentiality

Time management

Education

Associate degree or higher in business/finance/accounting

Payroll certification

Tools

UKG/Workforce Management

MyPro

Job description

In this dynamic position, you’ll manage a variety of payroll processes, prepare interim, monthly, and year-end payroll reporting, and collaborate closely with Human Resources and Finance to support accurate payroll operations and financial reporting.

Who We Are

We’re more than just a company—we’re a community of innovators, creators, and dedicated professionals who take pride in our work and each other. As an employee‑owned organization, every team member has a vested interest in our success and shares in our achievements. This unique ownership culture fosters a collaborative, supportive environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter. Come join us and be part of a dynamic team that’s transforming the industrial and automotive industries while shaping the future of mobility!

Core Responsibilities

• Process accurate and timely weekly payroll for over 1,000 employees, both domestic and international.
• Reconcile payroll data and prepare payroll‑related journal entries to support accurate financial reporting.
• Ensure the accurate distribution of employee pay, including paychecks and related payroll documentation.
• Administer payroll deductions, benefit withholdings, garnishments, and related transactions.
• Balance the payrolls and generate the related journal entries.
• Compile and validate employee timekeeping data to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Calculate and withhold federal, state, and local taxes.
• Stay current with labor laws, tax regulations, and payroll requirements.
• Ensure payroll practices comply with government regulations and company policies.
• Assist with audits and provide required documentation.
• Answer employee questions about paychecks, deductions, taxes, and leave balances.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and payment issues.
• Generate payroll summaries and financial reports.
• Reconcile payroll records with accounting systems.
• Work closely with human resources, payroll manager and finance team.
• Provide support with reconciling payroll information to general ledger.

Education

• Associate’s degree or higher in business, finance/accounting or a certification in payroll.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience processing payroll or accounting In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office required High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Solid understanding of end-to-end payroll processes.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Advanced Excel proficiency in UKG/MyPro/Workforce Management experience is a plus.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and multitasking abilities to meet strict deadlines.
• Exceptional organizational skills including electronic file organization.
• Demonstrate resourcefulness, good judgment and initiative applying critical thinking to