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Payroll Specialist

CFS
Allegan, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/26/2026
Location: Allegan, MI

Schedule: Full-Time | Hybrid

Compensation: $50,000 - $60,000

Position Summary

The Payroll Specialist is responsible for accurate and timely payroll processing for U.S.-based employees on weekly and semi-monthly schedules. This role manages payroll analysis, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance while serving as a key point of contact for employee payroll questions and supporting audits and financial reporting.

Payroll Specialist Key Responsibilities

  • Process weekly and semi-monthly payroll for all U.S. employees, including off-cycle payments and special earnings
  • Coordinate payroll activities with ADP, pay card vendors, and Treasury
  • Process special payments such as bonuses, stock, relocation, expat, and withholding orders
  • Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries, and paycheck issues
  • Reconcile payroll and benefits-related general ledger accounts and prepare adjustment entries
  • Review, balance, and coordinate W-2 reporting and distribution; research and resolve tax reporting issues
  • Prepare payroll documentation and reports for internal and external audits
  • Produce periodic financial, operational, and statistical payroll reports as requested

Payroll Specialist Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required; 2 years of payroll experience
  • Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations (local, state, and federal)
  • Experience reconciling payroll general ledger accounts and correcting journal entry errors
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to handle confidential information
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with ADP required
  • Experience with SAP, Workforce Software, or similar payroll/HR systems preferred

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Salary : $50,000 - $60,000

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