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Robert Half Payroll Manager in Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Job Posting: Payroll Manager (Contract-to-Hire)

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Industry: Higher Education

Are you an experienced Payroll Manager looking for your next career opportunity? Our client is seeking a highly skilled payroll professional for a contract-to-hire role to lead payroll operations and ensure seamless processes for their growing team. This is an exciting chance to bring your expertise to a dynamic organization with over 500 employees, including unionized staff, while managing both in-house and manual payroll functions.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and oversee the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accurate and on-time payments for over 500 employees.

  • Handle union payroll processes, including compliance with collective bargaining agreements.

  • Process manual payroll entries and manage exceptions where automated processes do not apply.

  • Maintain in-house payroll systems, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

  • Collaborate with HR and finance teams to support payroll changes, benefit deductions, and reporting needs.

  • Stay up to date with changes in payroll laws and regulations to ensure compliance.

  • Troubleshoot payroll issues, resolve discrepancies, and improve payroll processes.

  • Prepare and submit payroll reports for internal and external stakeholders, including audits and compliance filings.

    Requirements

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in payroll management with a focus on in-house payroll systems.

  • Expertise in managing payroll for large teams of over 500 employees.

  • Strong knowledge of union payroll processes, including compliance with union agreements.

  • Experience with manual payroll processing and associated best practices for accuracy and efficiency.

  • Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

  • Proficiency in payroll software, Excel, and other relevant tools.

  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll regulations.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Experience with payroll audits and reporting is a plus.

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.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

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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