Payroll Specialist - Multi-Client & Compliance Focus

CoStaff Services, LLC; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

CoStaff Services, L.L.C. is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing for multiple clients with varying pay frequencies and requirements. You will ensure accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and communicate with clients, employees, and internal teams to maintain timely payroll processing.

The role requires strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll rules, plus experience in multi-state taxes and the PEO industry. A Bachelor’s degree and CPP designation are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience.
• Experience with multiple-client payroll.
• Experience in multi-state taxation, including local taxes.
• Experience in the PEO industry strongly preferred.
• CPP designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and timely for multiple clients with varying needs and deadlines.
• Process employee setup and maintenance including hires, tax elections, and changes.
• Import and review time-and-attendance data and payroll methods.
• Review payroll data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Research and resolve payroll questions and processing exceptions.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-client payroll

Multi-state tax knowledge

PEO industry experience

CPP designation preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

PrismHR or comparable HRIS

Job description

CoStaff Services, L.L.C. is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing for multiple clients with varying pay frequencies and requirements. You will ensure accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and communicate with clients, employees, and internal teams to maintain timely payroll processing.

The role requires strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll rules, plus experience in multi-state taxes and the PEO industry. A Bachelor’s degree and CPP designation are preferred.