Payroll Specialist: Precision & Compliance

Gun Lake Casino; Wayland Township (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Gun Lake Casino is seeking a Payroll Administrator to support the Payroll Department in Wayland, MI. This role ensures timely, accurate payroll processing, maintains records, and verifies new hire documentation in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle confidential information while assisting with biweekly payroll, garnishments, and training support. Join a values-driven team committed to service excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or coursework in accounting, business, or HR preferred.
• 1-2 years of payroll, HR, or administrative experience preferred.
• Familiarity with payroll systems and timekeeping software is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll files and employee documentation.
• Safeguard the assets of the Company by ensuring that all internal controls surrounding payroll are adhered to.
• Communicate effectively with Team Members at all levels including educating supervisors and managers on approvals, educating Team Members on punch in/out process, and alerting managers on any issues related to internal controls.
• Assist in research of Team Member's payroll checks and provide prompt reconciliation service for all inquiries.
• Assist the Payroll team in processing requests for Friend of the Court Orders, and Garnishments to Tribal Court.
• Assisting with biweekly payroll preparation.
• Provide support for Payroll training classes and other Human Resources events, as needed.
• Verify completeness and accuracy of new hire files prior to payroll processing.
• Collect and organize payroll deduction information, including benefits, garnishments, and other withholdings.
• Prepare payroll deduction data for entry and assist in validating information ahead of payroll deadlines.
• Support compliance with recordkeeping requirements and audit readiness.
• Assist in responding to payroll-related inquiries via phone and email.
• Perform data entry and administrative support for payroll operations as needed.
• Assist with special projects or additional tasks assigned by the Payroll Manager.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or coursework in accounting/HR

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Gun Lake Casino is seeking a Payroll Administrator to support the Payroll Department in Wayland, MI. This role ensures timely, accurate payroll processing, maintains records, and verifies new hire documentation in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle confidential information while assisting with biweekly payroll, garnishments, and training support. Join a values-driven team committed to service excellence.