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Robert Half
Payroll Administrator
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Payroll Administrator is responsible for administrative tasks relating to payroll, which may include keeping totals for hours worked by employees, rates of pay and managing payments to employees.
$49,134 / year median in Michigan
-25% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to support accurate and timely payroll operations for an employee population in Macomb County, Michigan. This role is responsible for managing pay calculations, maintaining employee records, and helping ensure compliance with wage and hour regulations across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information with care.
Responsibilities:
- Administer weekly payroll for both field and office staff, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on schedule.
- Prepare precise earnings and deduction calculations, including overtime, incentive pay, prevailing wage adjustments, and standard withholdings.
- Examine and validate submitted time records from crews and site leadership before payroll is finalized.
- Partner with project and operations teams to align labor charges with the appropriate jobs and support accurate cost tracking.
- Maintain payroll documentation such as tax elections, direct deposit details, benefit deductions, and other employee pay records.
- Apply federal, state, and local payroll regulations while supporting payroll activity across multiple states.
- Manage court-ordered and statutory withholdings, including garnishments and child support deductions.
- Address employee questions related to pay in a responsive, detail-focused, and service-oriented manner.
- Support payroll reviews and provide documentation for audit requests while safeguarding sensitive employee information.