Payroll Associate - Multi-Entity, High-Volume

Acrisure; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Acrisure in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Payroll Associate to support accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across a defined employee population and multiple business units. This role handles full-cycle payroll activities, ensures data integrity, and serves as a key payroll contact in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.

You will process payroll runs, audits, and year-end activities, while maintaining documentation and collaborating with Finance and HR to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Experience with multi-state payroll processing in high-volume environments.
• Strong customer service and stakeholder management.
• Proven attention to detail and accuracy in transactional work.
• Ability to manage multiple payroll cycles and deadlines.
• Experience handling confidential information.
• Excel proficiency for payroll data validation and reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Process assigned payrolls across multiple frequencies and entities for a designated employee population.
• Serve as primary payroll contact for assigned business units, divisions, and/or agency partners, ensuring timely resolution of payroll-related needs.
• Compile, review, and validate payroll inputs including hours, earnings, deductions, tax elections, and adjustments for accuracy and compliance.
• Perform full-cycle payroll activities including regular payroll runs, off-cycle payments, and corrections within defined thresholds.
• Research and resolve routine-to-moderately complex payroll discrepancies and issues, escalating when outside of established parameters.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and system data ensuring data integrity across the HRIS/Payroll platforms.
• Process recurring commission payments in accordance with established plans and payroll schedules.
• Validate commission data and partner with Finance and business leaders to resolve discrepancies prior to payroll processing.

Skills

Multi-state payroll

Customer service

Attention to detail

Excel

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

ADP

UKG

Job description

Acrisure in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Payroll Associate to support accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across a defined employee population and multiple business units. This role handles full-cycle payroll activities, ensures data integrity, and serves as a key payroll contact in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment.

You will process payroll runs, audits, and year-end activities, while maintaining documentation and collaborating with Finance and HR to resolve issues.