Payroll Assistant

MNP Corporation; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Ins.

Long-term Disability

Short-term Disability

401(k) with match

Discretionary Bonus

Job summary

MNP, LLC, a Fontana Gruppo Company, is seeking a Payroll Assistant to support payroll operations onsite in Michigan. The role covers processing payrolls weekly and biweekly for both hourly and salaried staff, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, team-focused, and eager to learn. Education required is AS or BS in HR or business, with at least 1 year payroll experience and proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Qualifications

• AS or BS in HR or business
• 1 year of payroll experience
• Experience in creating positive written communications
• Experience working in a team
• Knowledge of payroll laws
• Excellent computer skills especially with Excel, Word, and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Process payroll weekly and biweekly for hourly and salaried staff
• Reconcile timekeeping data and resolve discrepancies with supervisors
• Enter and maintain new hires, terminations, and pay rate changes
• Maintain accurate leave balances (vacation, sick time) per policy
• Process benefit deductions, 401(k) contributions, and garnishments
• Prepare year-end tax paperwork including W-2s
• Respond to employee questions about pay and deductions
• Verify employment and unemployment claims documentation
• Safeguard sensitive employee information and ensure wage/hour compliance
• Support other HR functions and cross-train colleagues
• Demonstrate company values in daily work

Skills

Positive written communications

Team collaboration

Payroll knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

AS or BS in HR or business

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Payroll Assistant

EDUCATION: AS or BS in HR or business

COMPANY: MNP, LLC, a Fontana Gruppo Company WEBSITE: www.mnp.com

ADDRESS: 44225 Utica Road, Utica, Michigan

PURPOSE: The Payroll Assistant is responsible for supporting payroll operations, including processing pay, maintaining accurate employee records, ensuring compliance with tax and wage regulations, and responding to employee payroll questions. This role is onsite and works directly with the payroll and human resources team.

KEYS TO HIRE: Detail-oriented and willing to learn. Must be approachable and flexible.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: 1 year of payroll experience

• Experience in creating positive written communications
• Experience working in a team
• Knowledge of payroll laws
• Excellent computer skills especially with Excel, Word, and Outlook

SOFT SKILLS:

• Excellent communication skills including oral and written; strong listening skills
• Ability to relate to all types of people; exhibits trust and integrity
• Comfortable in a group setting
• Highly organized; manages time and tasks appropriately

IDEAL PERSONAL QUALITIES: Traits align with MNP's Values

• High personal motivation and desire to succeed
• Takes initiative to support others; builds strong relationships
• Excellent interpersonal skills, approachable and compassionate
• Eye for detail, accuracy, and completeness
• Unquestionable integrity and credibility; trustworthy

IDEAL PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES: Work ethic reflects our core values and culture

• A natural team player and team builder
• Eager to learn and develop skills
• Results oriented
• Dependable
• Able to create and maintain a positive working environment

THE ORGANIZATION: MNP has been building more than fasteners since 1970 - it's been building trust. Now part of Fontana Gruppo, this award-winning manufacturer oversees every step of the process, from raw coiled steel all the way through heading, thread rolling, stamping, heat treating, plating, coating, packaging, and distribution. That end-to-end control means unmatched quality. But it's the culture that makes us truly different - rooted in Humility, Integrity, Trust, Compassion, and Dedication, and guided by a no-nonsense, common-sense philosophy that employees, partners, and customers have counted on for decades.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Supporting and driving results, responsibilities include (but are not limited to) assisting with:

• Processing payroll, weekly and biweekly, including hourly and salaried employees
• Reconciling timekeeping data, resolve missed punches and discrepancies with supervisors and others.
• Entering and maintaining new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, etc.
• Maintaining accurate vacation, sick time and other leave balances in accordance with company policies
• Processing benefit deductions, 401(k) contributions, garnishments, child support orders, etc.
• Year-end paperwork including W-2 preparation and other tax related activities
• Responding to employee questions about pay and deductions
• Verification of employment, unemployment claims and related documentation
• Safeguarding sensitive employee information and following wage and hour requirements
• Supporting additional HR functions and events; cross-training in other HR functions
• Demonstrating MNP's core values of humility, dedication, compassion, trust and integrity in daily work

BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Long-term Disability, Short-term Disability, 401(k), 401(k) match, and Discretionary Bonus.

COMPENSATION: commensurate with experience.

Additional skills and/or experience required for success in the role:

Able to pass a pre-employment, post-offer physical, drug screen

Able to pass a background check