Kforce is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist for a growing organization in the Grand Rapids, MI area. This position will support high-volume, multi-state payroll processing and work closely with teams across multiple regions.
Responsibilities:
- Process and support high-volume, multi-state payroll
- Review employee and payroll data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies
- Maintain accurate payroll and timekeeping information across multiple systems
- Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and related documentation
- Respond to payroll-related questions from employees and external agencies
- Collaborate with Payroll, HR, HRIS, and other internal teams
- Assist with payroll system implementations, integrations, and process improvements
- Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, efficiency, and accuracy
- Utilize Excel for payroll analysis, reporting, and reconciliation
- Ensure payroll activities comply with applicable federal and state requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent experience required; Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred
- 4+ years of payroll processing experience
- Hands-on experience with UKG Workforce Management and Workday
- Knowledge of federal and state payroll tax regulations
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, and PivotTables
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency with basic accounting and business software
- Multi-state payroll experience preferred
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now or similar payroll systems is a plus
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a strong plus
- Experience supporting payroll across multiple regions or countries is a plus
- Knowledge of U.S. benefit plans and North American payroll processes is a plus
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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