Payroll Associate (Hybrid) - Client-Focused & PeopleSoft

Actalent; Troy (MI); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Troy, MI is seeking a Payroll Associate for our hybrid role. The job offers full-time hours, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with 4 days in-office and 1 day remote.

The Payroll/Services Support Associate will handle weekly payroll processing, respond to employee inquiries, and ensure payroll accuracy across clients and consultants, following company policies and PeopleSoft procedures. This role emphasizes accuracy, strong communication, and problem-solving, with ownership of payroll

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or HR (Preferred).
• 2-4 years of client service experience (Required).
• Ability to identify issues with limited information.
• Strong prioritization, organization and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and follow-up.
• Experience supporting remote teams preferred.
• Professionalism and ownership of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Process candidate files and pre-start documents.
• Oversee timecard collection; obtain manager approvals; coordinate with internal partners and consultants.
• Review payroll and expenses for accuracy.
• Resolve payroll and invoicing issues, including adjustments and invoice discrepancies.
• Enter starts/finishes/updates in PeopleSoft accurately.
• Serve as primary benefits contact (medical, 401K, tuition reimbursement).
• Perform offboarding in line with HR policy.
• Update employee information in PeopleSoft.
• Process personnel changes, promotions and terminations with partners; update systems.
• Maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support goals.

Skills

Client service

Effective communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or HR

Job description

Actalent in Troy, MI is seeking a Payroll Associate for our hybrid role. The job offers full-time hours, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with 4 days in-office and 1 day remote.

The Payroll/Services Support Associate will handle weekly payroll processing, respond to employee inquiries, and ensure payroll accuracy across clients and consultants, following company policies and PeopleSoft procedures. This role emphasizes accuracy, strong communication, and problem-solving, with ownership of payroll