Payroll Specialist

Harvard Resource Solutions is seeking a part time Payroll Specialist for their client in Royal Oak on a temporary basis.

20-30 hours weekly

Remote

Position Overview

Our client, a growing organization based in Royal Oak, Michigan, is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Payroll Specialist to join their team on a part-time, remote basis. This role will be responsible for managing the full-cycle payroll process for approximately 300 employees across 15 locations on a bi-weekly payroll schedule. The ideal candidate will have strong payroll processing experience, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Experience with Paycor and QuickBooks is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Process accurate and timely bi-weekly payroll for approximately 300 employees across 15 locations.
• Review payroll data, including hours worked, earnings, deductions, benefits, and tax withholdings.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee inquiries, and payroll-related issues.
• Coordinate payroll changes including new hires, terminations, promotions, wage adjustments, and benefit deductions.
• Prepare payroll reports and assist with payroll audits as needed.
• Ensure payroll taxes and related filings are processed accurately and on time.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and Accounting teams to maintain accurate employee and payroll records.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and reporting.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to payroll processes and procedures.

Qualifications

• 3 years of payroll processing experience, preferably in a multi-location environment.
• Experience processing payroll for a workforce of 200 employees preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with Paycor and/or QuickBooks is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a remote setting.

• If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to apply to this job and email your resume to rrice@hrsus.com
• We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.
• At Harvard Resource Solutions, our talent acquisition team is proud to provide our clients with the most qualified Administrative & Clerical talent in the industry today