Payroll Specialist

Job Type: Contract to Hire

Location: Ann Arbor, MI 48105 - Hybrid

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (2 days in office, 3 days remote)

Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Compensation: $26/hr - $28/hr

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision

Sanford Rose-JFSPartners is in search for a talented Payroll Specialist on a CONTRACT TO HIRE basis for a global manufacturing company located in the Ann Arbor, MI area. Main responsibilities include accurately processing multi-cycle payrolls in UKG UltiPro, reconciling payroll-related general ledger activity, and ensuring timely and accurate cash clearing for payroll accounts each month.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle payroll in UKG including hourly, salary, bonuses, special runs.
• Review and validate timekeeping data for accuracy and compliance with wage laws.
• Perform pre/post-payroll audits, resolve discrepancies, and ensure accurate taxes, deductions, garnishments, and benefits.
• Maintain payroll records; support onboarding and offboarding.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
• Manage GL interface files from UKG to Oracle; troubleshoot posting issues, variances, and mapping errors.
• Reconcile payroll-related accounts (wages, taxes, deductions, liabilities).
• Prepare journal entries and support month-end close activities.
• Perform monthly payroll cash clearing and reconcile bank transactions to payroll registers.
• Maintain reconciliation files and support internal/external audits.
• Reporting & Process Improvement
• Prepare payroll reports and analytics for Finance and leadership.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure secure handling of payroll data.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll and system efficiency.
• Support UKG and Oracle upgrades, testing, and enhancement projects.
  
  

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of payroll processing experience; UKG/UltiPro strongly preferred.
• Experience with GL interfaces and financial systems (Oracle ERP strongly preferred).
• Strong understanding of payroll accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• High attention to detail; strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with confidential/sensitive information.
  
  

At Sanford Rose Associates - JFSPartners, we specialize in Finance & Accounting, Legal, and Information Technology recruitment, dedicated to helping professionals like you discover the perfect career opportunities. With a track record of assisting thousands of professionals nationwide, we are prepared to leverage our expertise on your behalf. Partnering with us means gaining access to serious candidates, minimizing hiring errors, and helping you hire top-tier talent, all while navigating the hiring process with confidence. We understand the significance of finding the ideal role and aligning with an organization that shares your values.

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