Payroll Specialist

Venteon; Bloomfield Hills (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Payroll Specialist responsible for processing payroll for employees in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The role entails ensuring compliance with various regulations, maintaining accurate employee pay records, and supporting both union and non-union payrolls. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Accounting or Finance, along with over 2 years of payroll processing experience. Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Excel is essential. This is a full-time position offering benefits such as medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and wage and hour compliance.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly/bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried manufacturing employees.
• Review and validate timekeeping data, including overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, and premiums.
• Ensure accurate payroll deductions for benefits, garnishments, taxes, and 401(k) contributions.
• Maintain payroll records and employee data within payroll and HRIS systems.
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

Skills

Payroll processing

Knowledge of payroll laws

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business

Tools

ADP

UKG

Paychex

Workday

Job description

This range is provided by Venteon. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$60,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Venteon

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for accurately processing payroll for hourly and salaried employees within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, supports union and non-union payrolls as applicable, and partners with HR and Finance to maintain accurate employee pay records.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly/bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salaried manufacturing employees
• Review and validate timekeeping data, including overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, and premiums
• Ensure accurate payroll deductions for benefits, garnishments, taxes, and 401(k) contributions
• Maintain payroll records and employee data within payroll and HRIS systems
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws
• Support payroll audits and year-end activities, including W-2 preparation
• Coordinate with HR on new hires, terminations, pay changes, and leave tracking
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries professionally and confidentially
• Assist with union payroll rules, CBAs, and job costing (if applicable)

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred
• 2+ years of payroll processing experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and wage and hour compliance
• Experience with timekeeping systems and payroll software (ADP, UKG, Paychex, Workday, or similar)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables preferred)
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Preferred Experience

• Union payroll and collective bargaining agreement experience
• Multi-state payroll processing
• Job costing or labor distribution experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Career growth opportunities within a stable manufacturing organization

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Manufacturing