Payroll & Benefits Specialist (UKG/SAP, 401(k))

ASE; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

ASE is seeking a hands-on Payroll & Benefits Administrator to own our payroll from start to finish, administer 401(k) and benefits, and be a trusted contact for employees on pay, leave, or benefits.

Responsibilities include running daily payroll, handling garnishments, timekeeping, hiring entries, reconciling payroll with the general ledger, processing travel expenses, administering retirement and welfare plans, managing FMLA, handling Educational Assistance, providing documents for auditors,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with coursework in finance or human resources, or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience processing payroll and administering benefits.
• A strong analytical mindset and sharp attention to detail.
• Initiative and self-direction: you see what needs to be done and do it.
• Experience with UKG payroll system and/or SAP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day payroll, including timely paychecks, withholding deposits, and payroll accounting.
• Process garnishments, employment verifications, and medical support orders.
• Manage weekly timekeeping: confirm employees have entered accurate time and that hours are booked correctly in the accounting system.
• Review weekly HR input and new hire entries for accuracy.
• Perform balancing and reconciliation procedures to keep the payroll system accurate, and help Finance reconcile general ledger payroll accounts.
• Process employee travel expense reports.
• Administer the company 401(k) Savings Plan and selected welfare benefit plans, coordinating with employees, management, and benefit providers.
• Manage sick leave programs, including FMLA: coordinate requests, ensure federal and state compliance, track usage, and keep employees and managers informed.
• Handle Educational Assistance requests, including employee agreements, tuition receipts for reimbursement, and university invoices for payment.
• Provide documents and analytical schedules to government and independent auditors.
• Implement, update, and test payroll software changes with minimal supervision, partnering with other departments as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or HR

Tools

UKG Payroll

SAP

Job description

ASE is seeking a hands-on Payroll & Benefits Administrator to own our payroll from start to finish, administer 401(k) and benefits, and be a trusted contact for employees on pay, leave, or benefits.

Responsibilities include running daily payroll, handling garnishments, timekeeping, hiring entries, reconciling payroll with the general ledger, processing travel expenses, administering retirement and welfare plans, managing FMLA, handling Educational Assistance, providing documents for auditors,