Payroll Coordinator

Job Title: Payroll Coordinator

Location: Hemlock, MI - Onsite primarily at Horizons Conference Center: 6200 State St, Saginaw, MI 48603 and possibly at Delta College

Schedule: M-F, 8am - 5pm.

This is an ITAR facility. Candidates must be complaint with DOD/ITAR requirements

Role Purpose:

• We are seeking a Payroll/Timekeeper to join our team during a plant start-up. This position is responsible for ensuring that all employee time and attendance records are accurately recorded within the Kronos system, thereby ensuring employees are paid appropriately and punctually

Ideal Candidate:

• The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, reliable, and have a strong understanding of time and payroll procedures. They should be able to work independently, meet tight deadlines, and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Input, update, and maintain all employee time and attendance data in the employee time system.
• Verify the accuracy of timesheets and resolve any discrepancies.
• Ensure all time/payroll policies and procedures are adhered to and comply with applicable laws.
• Coordinate with management and HR to ensure correct employee data.
• Communicate effectively with employees and management regarding time/payroll issues and obtain weekly time approval in accordance with time extract deadline.
• Collaborate effectively and efficiently with the payroll operations to resolve any discrepancies in accordance with time/pay deadlines.
• Generate reports detailing hours worked, overtime, etc.
• Prioritize ongoing tasks, project work, and other initiatives.
• Support end-to-end timekeeping operations.
• Maintain documentation of relevant processes.
• Appropriately recognize, classify, and protect confidential data.
• Work in a team-based environment and support department efficiency and standardization initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience with time and attendance systems.
• Knowledge of time and payroll procedures and laws.
• Strong attention to detail, data entry skills, and analytical abilities.
• Effective time management and ability to manage multiple priorities and projects at high service levels.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially MS Excel including Pivot Tables.
• Strong communication capabilities and ability to work with individuals in different time zones and cultures.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to process large amounts of data and relate it to business implications.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Experience with Kronos/UKG Workforce Central, Pro Workforce Management time and attendance systems.
• Customer service setting a plus but not required.