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Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to manage payroll operations with precision and efficiency for our client. Based in Troy, Michigan, this role involves processing payroll activities for staff, ensuring compliance with guidelines and policies. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess strong organizational skills. This is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities:

• Process payroll for staff, including calculations for new hires, terminations, and leaves of absence.

• Manage hourly timesheets and corporate payrolls for Toronto, ensuring timely payments.

• Coordinate third-party sick pay processes and reconcile statements from vendors.

• Handle off-cycle payrolls and ensure proper processing of bonus distributions and prior year allocations.

• Update employee records, including salary adjustments, state taxation setups, and banking details.

• Monitor and maintain paid time off accruals, including calculations for new hires and final payouts for departing staff.

• Prepare general ledger journal entries for various payroll cycles, ensuring accurate coding and reporting.

• Reconcile payroll accounts monthly and analyze discrepancies to ensure accuracy.

• Collaborate on updating payroll procedures and maintain documentation for reference in internal systems.

Requirements • Minimum of 2 years of experience in full-cycle payroll processing.

• Proficiency in general ledger management and payroll reconciliations.

• Familiarity with payroll systems, including UKG Pro.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks within strict deadlines.

• Knowledge of payroll tax regulations and compliance standards.

• Experience working with both hourly and salaried staff.

• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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