Payroll Specialist

Location: Okemos, MI - On-site Starting pay: Up to $31/hour

Our client is looking for a Payroll Specialist to manage their complex payroll for a mid-sized workforce in Okemos, Michigan. This position plays an important role in maintaining payroll records, applying multi-state pay rules, and supporting a smooth employee payment experience. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment with confidential information, and hands-on experience handling the full payroll cycle.

Responsibilities:

• Process end-to-end payroll activities for a workforce of approximately 100 to 500 employees, ensuring accuracy and on-time completion each pay period.
• Administer multi-state payroll transactions while applying relevant wage, tax, and deduction requirements across jurisdictions.
• Maintain payroll data, review timesheets and earnings entries, and resolve discrepancies before payroll is finalized.
• Verify employee pay changes, including new hires, status updates, deductions, and other compensation-related adjustments.
• Reconcile payroll records and support reporting needs by preparing payroll summaries and related documentation.
• Respond to employee and internal payroll questions with professionalism, clarity, and discretion.
• Partner with internal teams to help maintain compliant payroll practices and support any payroll-related process updates when needed.

For immediate consideration email your resume to rochelle.carrasco@roberthalf com

• Proven experience managing full-cycle payroll from data review through final processing.
• Background handling complex payroll for organizations with 100 to 500 employees.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail when reviewing payroll entries and reconciliations.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality.
• Proficiency with payroll systems and standard business software used for payroll administration.

For immediate consideration email your resume to rochelle.carrasco@roberthalf com