Payroll Specialist – Multi-State & Compliance

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

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.