Payroll Specialist: Union & Multi-Location Expert

Michigan Milk Producers Association; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401k with employer contributions

Personal and professional growth

Employee recognition

Job summary

Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) is hiring a Payroll Administrator to manage weekly and bi-weekly payroll for about 500 union and non-union employees across multiple locations. You will ensure compliance with federal/state laws and collective bargaining agreements, reconcile discrepancies, and provide HR payroll support.

Ideal candidates bring ADP experience, strong Excel skills, and a commitment to confidentiality and customer service in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field preferred
• Three or more years of payroll processing experience
• Experience processing weekly and bi-weekly payrolls for union and non-union
• Experience using ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll and HRIS systems
• Working knowledge of payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and collective bargaining agreements
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive information
• Strong written, verbal, customer service, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently

Responsibilities

• Process accurate and timely weekly and bi-weekly payrolls for approximately 500 union and non-union employees
• Review and validate timekeeping records, earnings, deductions, overtime, shift premiums, bonuses, and benefit withholdings
• Ensure payroll activities comply with federal, state, and collective bargaining agreement requirements
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and timekeeping issues
• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation
• Process and reconcile union dues, benefit contributions, and related billings
• Prepare reports and documentation for union payroll obligations
• Calculate and process Short-Term Disability payments and leaves of absence
• Process new hire information and maintain payroll records in ADP
• Assist with payroll audits, reporting, and process improvements
• Develop payroll SOPs and support year-end activities
• Collaborate with HR, Operations, and Finance to resolve issues

Skills

Payroll processing

ADP knowledge

Excel

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Customer service

Communication skills

Multi-location coordination

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting/Business

FPC/CPP certification (preferred)

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) is hiring a Payroll Administrator to manage weekly and bi-weekly payroll for about 500 union and non-union employees across multiple locations. You will ensure compliance with federal/state laws and collective bargaining agreements, reconcile discrepancies, and provide HR payroll support.

Ideal candidates bring ADP experience, strong Excel skills, and a commitment to confidentiality and customer service in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.