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Payroll Administrator

United States, Southfield Employment contract · Job Posted May 20, 2026
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We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join a growing team in Southfield, Michigan in a contract opportunity with permanent potential. This role is ideal for someone who is highly accurate, organized, and confident managing payroll from time entry review through final processing. The position will begin on a part-time basis and has the potential to expand into a broader payroll, HR, and administrative role for someone who performs well.

Job Responsibility

  • Manage end-to-end payroll processing for a workforce of approximately 340 employees, including both weekly hourly payroll and monthly salaried payroll cycles
  • Review supervisor-approved time records for accuracy, confirm correct pay rates, and finalize payroll submissions within required deadlines
  • Administer payroll for employees working under prevailing wage requirements, ensuring hours, rates, and overtime are calculated correctly for government-funded projects
  • Use ADP Workforce Now to process regular payroll, bonus payments, and related updates while maintaining accurate employee tax and earnings records
  • Import and reconcile payroll data through Points North, then generate and complete certified payroll reporting after each processing cycle as needed
  • Monitor payroll details closely to identify discrepancies involving names, dates, overtime, and wage classifications before final approval
  • Support payroll compliance for employees working in multiple states by verifying that appropriate tax settings are applied within the payroll system
  • Participate in occasional onsite meetings in Southfield, Michigan, approximately a few times each year, while otherwise working remotely
  • Take on additional HR or administrative responsibilities over time as the position develops into a broader support role

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience managing full-cycle payroll in an organization with roughly 100 to 500 employees
  • Strong working knowledge of ADP Workforce Now for payroll processing and payroll record maintenance
  • Experience handling prevailing wage payroll and certified payroll reporting for government contract work
  • Familiarity with payroll practices involving employees across multiple states, including tax setup and compliance considerations
  • High level of attention to detail with the ability to catch errors related to pay rates, overtime, employee information, and payroll timing
  • Ability to work independently in a primarily remote environment while staying responsive and meeting payroll deadlines
  • Comfortable starting in a part-time capacity with the opportunity to grow into expanded payroll, HR, and administrative duties

What we offer

  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • enrollment in company 401(k) plan
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