Payroll Specialist

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Okemos (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks PTO

72 hours PTO

Half-day Fridays (summer)

Early finish on Fridays (3 PM)

Mission-driven culture

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Okemos, Michigan. This onsite role handles semi-monthly payroll for exempt and non-exempt staff across multiple locations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

You will partner with HR and Benefits to manage leaves and payroll changes, while supporting tax reporting and audits. The position offers a strong benefits package, PTO, and a focus on professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of payroll experience.
• Experience in high-volume or multi-location payroll.
• Strong understanding of payroll practices and wage-hour compliance.
• Experience with Paylocity HRIS or similar systems.
• Experience with timekeeping systems and payroll audits.
• Knowledge of garnishments, tax withholdings, and deductions.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and payroll-related technology.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees across multiple locations.
• Review, validate, and audit payroll and timekeeping data for accuracy and compliance.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee questions, and compensation issues.
• Generate payroll reports and conduct quality control reviews before payroll submission.
• Process payroll adjustments, special calculations, and off-cycle payroll transactions.
• Partner with HR and Benefits to administer leaves of absence and payroll changes.
• Support payroll tax reporting, reconciliations, year-end processing, and audits.
• Maintain employee payroll records in line with regulatory requirements.
• Assist with government reporting and payroll-related audits.
• Respond to employee and manager inquiries regarding payroll and employment verification.
• Stay current on payroll laws and best practices.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-location payroll

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Google Workspace

Payroll systems (Paylocity)

Confidentiality

Tools

Paylocity

HRIS systems

Timekeeping systems

Job description

Position: Payroll Specialist
Location: Okemos, Michigan | Onsite
Pay: $28-$30, plus bonus

Our client, a mission-driven organization with operations across Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana, is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, values accuracy, and takes pride in delivering exceptional service to employees and internal stakeholders.

In this role, you will be responsible for the timely and accurate processing of payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees while partnering closely with HR, Benefits, and operational teams. You'll play a critical role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while supporting compliance, reporting, and payroll best practices.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity:

• Work for a mission-focused organization making a positive impact in the communities it serves
• Outstanding work-life balance, including half-day Fridays during the summer and 3:00 PM Fridays throughout the remainder of the year
• Generous paid time off package, including 4 weeks of PTO plus an additional 72 hours of paid time off
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunity to broaden your payroll expertise across multiple states and locations
• Stable organization with long-term career growth potential
• Meaningful work where your contributions directly support employees and organizational success

Payroll Specialist Key Responsibilities:

• Process semi-monthly payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees across multiple locations
• Review, validate, and audit payroll and timekeeping data to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee questions, and compensation issues
• Generate payroll reports and conduct quality control reviews before payroll submission
• Process payroll adjustments, special calculations, and off-cycle payroll transactions as needed
• Partner with HR and Benefits teams to accurately administer leaves of absence and benefit-related payroll changes
• Support payroll tax reporting, reconciliations, year-end processing, and other compliance-related activities
• Maintain employee payroll records and documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements
• Assist with government reporting and payroll-related audits
• Respond to employee and manager inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, time reporting, and employment verification requests
• Stay current on payroll laws, regulations, and industry best practices
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information

Payroll Specialist Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of payroll
• Experience processing payroll in a high-volume or multi-location environment preferred
• Strong understanding of payroll practices, wage and hour compliance, and payroll regulations
• Experience with payroll and HRIS systems; Paylocity experience is a plus
• Experience with timekeeping systems and payroll audits preferred
• Knowledge of garnishments, child support orders, tax withholdings, and other payroll deductions
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and payroll-related technology
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion