We are looking for a Payroll Clerk to join a hospitality-focused team in Ann Arbor, Michigan on a Long-term Contract basis. This role supports high-volume payroll activity in a fast-moving environment and is well suited to someone who values accuracy, responsiveness, and strong service when working with employee pay matters. The position includes an on-site schedule Wednesday through Friday, with Friday worked remotely, and candidates must be available for the required hours and complete a typing assessment as part of the process.
Responsibilities:
- Process payroll data for a large workforce across multiple states, ensuring payments are completed accurately and within established timelines.
- Review tax withholdings and payroll transactions to help maintain compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
- Investigate pay-related issues in partnership with payroll colleagues and work toward timely resolution of discrepancies.
- Organize and maintain payroll documentation to support reporting needs, audits, and record retention standards.
- Use Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, to examine payroll information and identify trends or inconsistencies.
- Respond to employee questions related to earnings, deductions, and payroll processing with professionalism and a customer-focused approach.
- Check payroll calculations carefully to confirm alignment with company guidelines and applicable policies.
- Contribute to year-end payroll activities and provide general support for ongoing payroll operations.
- Look for opportunities to streamline workflows and recommend practical improvements that increase efficiency and accuracy.
- At least 2 years of hands-on payroll experience.
- Working knowledge of payroll withholdings, tax regulations, and related compliance practices.
- Experience supporting large-volume payroll processing; exposure to payroll for more than 500 employees is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work with Pivot Tables.
- Strong written communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with employees and internal teams.
- Demonstrated customer service mindset when handling payroll questions and sensitive information.
- High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail.
- Multi-state payroll experience is helpful, but not required.