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Payroll Specialist

Gallagher-Kaiser Corporation
Troy, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 11/12/2025 CLOSED ON 12/16/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Payroll Specialist position at Gallagher-Kaiser Corporation?

Job Summary:

The Payroll Administrator is responsible for performing a variety of tasks in the accounting department, primarily supporting the payroll function.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· None

Essential Duties/Responsibilities include some or all of the following:

· Oversee the timekeeping and job costing system to ensure accurate and timely collection of data for payroll processing.

· Prepare monthly union reports and annual union audits

· Enter new hires, process updates and terminate employees in the timekeeping and payroll systems

· Assist controller with special projects

· Enter payroll data and process weekly multi-union, multi-state in-house payroll

· Maintain accurate records

· Support the overall accounting department and the other employees on the team

· Regular attendance at work is an essential job duty.

· Other tasks as assigned.

· Conform to company Quality, Environmental, and Safety policies, any environmental laws, regulations, standards, and other requirements such as permits to operate

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

· Strong mathematical, analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, and related accounting software.

Education, Experience, and Training:

Education: An accounting or finance degree is preferred, not required

Experience: 5 years of payroll experience is required, preferably with union experience. Multiple business unit payroll processing experience is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000

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