Payroll Specialist

Location: Metro Detroit / Ann Arbor, MI Compensation: Up to $35/hour (based on experience)

Ready for Your Next Career Challenge?

If you're looking for a permanent role that offers stability, variety, and the chance to work on exciting projects, this is your opportunity to thrive! Join Robert Half as a Payroll Specialist in our permanent Engagement detail oriented or Loan Staff program and take your career to new heights.

As a Loan Staff employee, you’ll work with top-tier clients across industries while enjoying the benefits of permanent employment, competitive pay, and unmatched detail oriented development. Every engagement is a chance to grow, learn, and make a real impact.

Note: Candidates must be commutable to the Metro Detroit / Ann Arbor territory.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Diverse Projects: Work with a variety of organizations - from startups to global enterprises - on meaningful payroll assignments.
• Guaranteed Pay: You’re paid for a minimum of 37.5 hours/week, even between engagements.
• Career Growth: Build your resume fast, master new systems, and expand your expertise across industries.
• detail oriented Development: Take advantage of education reimbursement, training programs, and mentorship.
• Premium Benefits: Enjoy comprehensive health coverage, paid time off, and bonus opportunities. What You’ll Do As a Payroll Specialist, you’ll be a key player in ensuring accurate and compliant payroll operations for our clients. Your responsibilities include:
• Processing payroll accurately and on time, including wages, overtime, deductions, and reimbursements
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Preparing and filing payroll tax documents (W-2s, 1099s) and reporting to government agencies
• Maintaining up-to-date employee records, including tax forms, benefits, and direct deposit info
• Resolving payroll discrepancies and employee concerns with professionalism
• Generating payroll reports for audits, planning, and internal use
• Managing timekeeping systems and ensuring accurate compensation
• Collaborating with HR and accounting teams to integrate payroll with benefits and general ledger systems

We’re seeking detail-oriented, adaptable professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments. Ideal candidates will have:

• A degree in Accounting or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• At least 1 year of payroll or transactional accounting experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs a plus)
• Familiarity with payroll systems and accounting software
• Strong communication skills and a service-oriented mindset
• Dependability, flexibility, and the ability to work independently

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 2.5 weeks of paid time off + 11 paid holidays annually
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid certifications and training
• Referral and bonus programs
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