Payroll Specialist

CFS; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

CFS in Michigan is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist for a hybrid role in Byron Center, MI. This position offers a Monday–Friday schedule (8:00 AM–5:00 PM) with in-office work Monday–Wednesday and remote flexibility Thursday–Friday.

The salary range is $70,000–$80,000, and you will manage payroll for thousands of employees. Responsibilities include processing weekly and biweekly payrolls, maintaining employee records, and ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of payroll experience.
• Background in payroll, accounting, or HR with strong payroll knowledge.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and biweekly payrolls for ~2,000 employees.
• Download and import timekeeping data from time clock systems.
• Maintain employee records, tax withholdings, and new hires.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve payroll issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Payroll knowledge

Multi-tasking

Job description

Byron Center, MI | Hybrid Schedule

$70,000 - $80,000

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their growing team. This hybrid position offers a consistent Monday-Friday schedule (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM), with in-office work Monday through Wednesday and remote flexibility on Thursday and Friday.

Responsibilities

Payroll Processing

• Process weekly and biweekly payrolls for approximately over 2,000 employees.
• Download and import timekeeping data from time clock systems.
• Manually compile and upload payroll data for clients utilizing alternative time-tracking methods.
• Follow detailed payroll procedures and client-specific instructions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Process payrolls for both hourly and salaried employees.

Employee Record Maintenance

• Update employee tax and withholding information.
• Adjust and correct employee timecards as needed.
• Enter and maintain new hire information within payroll systems.

Additional Payroll Functions

• Upload direct deposit and 401(k) files.
• Process wage garnishments and Friend of the Court payments.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve payroll-related issues.

Qualifications

Required

• 3-6 years of payroll experience.
• Background in payroll, accounting, or HR with strong payroll knowledge.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple client-specific processes.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Preferred

• Multi-state payroll experience.

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