What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Payroll Specialist - Birmingham, MI position at JGA Recruitment Group?
Senior Payroll Specialist – Tax, Analysis, & Systems
Salary: $82K
Location: Birmingham, MI
Are you a detail-oriented senior payroll professional passionate about precision, tax compliance, and systems analysis? Our client is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to bring expertise and energy to their dynamic team. This is your opportunity to be critical in delivering seamless payroll operations while driving process improvements in a supportive, high-performing environment.
Your Role
As a Senior Payroll Specialist, you will:
- Process biweekly payroll, ensuring reconciliation of balance sheets and compliance with financial policies.
- Manage employee data entry, including onboarding, terminations, tax updates, and salary adjustments.
- Review and verify time submissions from field offices to maintain compliance with Department of Labor regulations.
- Collaborate with field offices and employees to resolve payroll inquiries promptly.
- Handle certified payroll billing information and ensure accurate reporting.
- Conduct audits between systems (ADP/GL, JDE) and address discrepancies.
- Identify and troubleshoot system issues in collaboration with management.
- Lead initiatives to enhance payroll processes and maintain best-in-class standards.
- Manage taxation, workers' compensation, RRSPs, and other compliance requirements.
What You Bring
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Expertise in payroll processing, tax regulations, and labour compliance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll/time recording software.
- Exceptional communication skills to support field staff and collaborate with employees at all levels.
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
Your Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Experience: Minimum of 4 years working with payroll and time recording systems, with a proven ability to identify and resolve payroll discrepancies.
Why Join?
- Be part of a collaborative team that values precision, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Take ownership of impactful projects while gaining exposure to advanced payroll systems and processes.
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✉️ Email your resume to nick@jgarecruitment.com
Salary : $62,000 - $82,000
