Payroll Specialist

Job Responsibilities

Summary

The Comau LLC Payroll Department serves about 900 employees across several states. This role performs a variety of routine and non-routine payroll and clerical functions, emphasizing accurate pay according to Comau policy and strongcustomer service. Payroll also supports fringe activities such as Benefits, Human Resources, funding taxes and employee contributions, 401(k) administration, proper accounting and labor cost distribution, managerial reporting, andinternal and external audits.

Duties and Responsibilities

Take ownership. Are you ready for a challenge?

In this role the ideal candidate will act as a network and think innovatively while executing the

following responsibilities:

• Maintain employee master-file data in the ADP Enterprise and SAP HR systems
• Review time attendance data for adherence to Comau compensation and benefit policies
• Set up pay cycles, import / enter pay data, and transmit to ADP for processing
• Work with administrators to resolve time and attendance or other payroll issues
• Balance pay batches to source documentation
• Prepare funding requests for payroll, taxes, union dues, 401(k), and other payroll-related liabilities
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues or concerns
• Reconcile payroll transactions with general ledger
• Process child-support, lien, garnishment, or other court ordered payroll events
• Maintain and document all payroll records
• Participate in policy or process discussions with HR or other departments
• Prepare and distribute standard and custom reports using SAP, ADP, and Excel
• Conduct periodic audits to ensure data consistency across multiple systems
• Respond to random data requests from HR, Finance, Legal, or other departments
• Benefits Administration assistance including invoicing, FMLA, general benefits knowledge
• Other duties as required

Skills

• Computers - Excellent knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Google software and Gmail, and HRIS systems.Ability to use the applications to manipulate, analyze and present data.
• Law and Government - Knowledge of laws and regulations related to payroll
• Communication- Excellent oral and written skills, able to effectively communicate with all levels of the

  organization.

The Location:This position will be located in Southfield, Michigan.

Do you have what it takes?

Behavioral Competencies

• "People" person
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and

  accomplish your work.

• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge - Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to

  your job.

• Provide Consultation and Advice to Others - Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other

  groups on technical, systems, or process-related topics.

• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards - Using relevant information and individual

  judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Key Performance Indicators Measures

• Complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner and is conscientious about assignments.

Qualifications (Education, Training, Certification, Licenses, Experience)

• 5+ years payroll experience preferred
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills including v-lookups, pivot tables, etc.
• Experience in SAP HR and Google applications preferred
• Basic understanding of double-entry bookkeeping
• Tax processing background preferred.
• Accounting or Finance degree preferred
• Benefits experience
• Familiarity with Windows-based computer programs
• Experience with ADP WFN and Canadian payroll is a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment