Payroll Specialist

Christman Company; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christman Company is seeking a Payroll Specialist for our Lansing, Michigan office. In this role you will manage daily payroll operations, ensure accurate deductions, maintain HRIS data, and respond to employee inquiries within 24 hours.

You will work with Payroll, HR, and Finance managers to keep records current and compliant with state and federal regulations. Ideal candidates have an Associate’s Degree in Business and at least two years of payroll experience, including benefits,

Qualifications

• Associate degree required with at least 2 years of payroll/benefits experience.
• Experience with garnishments, levies, and court orders preferred.
• Knowledge of FMLA, HIPAA, COBRA, and other benefits-related regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process garnishments, levies, and court orders in payroll system.
• Manage daily payroll transactions to ensure timeliness and accuracy.
• Maintain HRIS data integrity and employee records daily.
• Respond to payroll inquiries within 24 hours on business days.
• Ensure accurate deductions for benefits and insurance premiums.
• Reconcile payroll and assist with year-end reporting and audits.
• Assist with annual open enrollment and benefits changes.
• Maintain personnel and I-9 files as required.
• Support audits and compliance activities in finance/payroll.

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

Data accuracy

Communication

Education

Associate’s Degree in Business

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

HRIS

Job description

## Payroll SpecialistApplylocations: Lansing, MItime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: R-100617The Christman Company**Job Description:****Build More with Your Career at Christman**Are you interested in becoming an employee-owner with a leading national general contractor that will provide you with opportunities to **Build More** in your professional career? **The Christman Company** is looking for a **Payroll Specialist** in our Lansing, Michigan office.**What You Will Do:***As a Payroll Specialist**, your primary daily responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:** Perform daily Payroll department operations, which includes processing of garnishments, levies, and friend of the court orders.* Manage daily workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed timely and accurately.* Communicates regularly with Payroll, Human Resources, and Finance managers to ensure that all employee records and accounts are accurate.* Ensures that all benefits and insurance premiums are deducted accurately from paychecks.* Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports.* Adheres to all state and federal regulations for payroll processing.* Maintain data integrity in HRIS and payroll systems daily.* Resolves any discrepancies surrounding payroll issues.* Responds to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues or concerns within 24 hours on non-payroll processing days.* Keeps up to date on changes in company tax status on a regular basis.* Assists Finance department, as needed, in preparing for audits.* Maintain and document all payroll records daily.* Conduct semi-annual audits of all payroll records.* Process accurate and timely year-end reporting.* Assisting with the annual open enrollment process.* Regular maintenance of personnel and I9 files.* Responds, as needed, to employment verifications within 24 hours on non-payroll processing days.**Expected Hours of Work:** **Full time position, onsite in our Lansing office**. Extended hours and weekends may apply.**Travel:** Minimal travel required. Majority of travel done during work hours; overnight stays may be required.**What You Will Bring to the Team:***Required experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:** Associate’s Degree in Business or related job field.* Two (2) years of experience in payroll and benefits.* -or- Equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.*Preferred* *experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:** Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related job field.* Two (2) or more years of experience with job costing, prevailing wage, and union environments.* Solid knowledge of FMLA, HIPAA, COBRA, and other benefits-related regulations.**Additional Eligibility Qualifications*** Proven ability to maintain the highest levels of integrity, and handle, update, and maintain sensitive information in a confidential, timely, and professional manner.* High level of accuracy and advanced attention to detail.* Ability to relate to all kinds of people, build appropriate rapport, use diplomacy and tact, encourage collaboration, and solicit opinions and feedback.* Exceptional mathematical skills with the ability to analyze, evaluate, and reconcile.* Knowledge of payroll, garnishments, and benefit distribution.* Excellent research and analysis skills.* Knowledge of payroll software as well as Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.*The Christman family of companies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.As part of our company policy, this position requires successful completion of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.****Notice to Recruiting Agencies (Unsolicited Resumes):** The Christman Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our applicant tracking system, website, or to any Christman employee/affiliates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Christman employees or its' affiliates will be considered property of The Christman Company and will be processed accordingly. Christman will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume without an executed agreement and assigned to a specific search.*