Payroll Analyst

Talentify; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentify is seeking a Payroll Analyst to support biweekly payroll processing for employees in Detroit and surrounding areas.

The role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations, maintains accurate payroll records, and collaborates with HR, Benefits, Finance, and vendors to ensure timely pay and accurate data. Strong attention to detail and process improvement mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience processing payroll with strict compliance.
• Familiarity with payroll taxes and reporting.
• Ability to respond to employee inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
• Strong data entry and record-keeping skills.
• Experience collaborating with HR, Benefits, and Finance.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Audit payroll data and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain payroll records and respond to employee inquiries.
• Collaborate with HR, Benefits, Finance, and vendors to ensure timely pay.

Skills

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

Data accuracy

Interdepartmental coordination

Payroll reporting

Job description

Title: Payroll Analyst
Location: Detroit, MI 48226
Duration: 18 months (Possible Extension)
Payrate: $30 - $38/hr. on W2
Job Description:
The Payroll Analyst is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for employees while ensuring compliance with federal, state, local, and company payroll regulations. This role performs biweekly payroll activities, including payroll transactions, audits payroll data, responds to employee inquiries, maintains payroll records, and works closely with Human Resources, Benefits, Finance, and third-party vendors to ensure employees are paid correctly and on schedule. The Payroll Analyst supports payroll reporting, tax compliance, and continuous process improvement initiatives.