Payroll Specialist

Description Location: Metro Detroit / Ann Arbor, MI

Compensation: Up to $35/hour (based on experience)

Ready for Your Next Career Challenge?

If you're looking for a permanent role that offers stability, variety, and the chance to work on exciting projects, this is your opportunity to thrive! Join Robert Half as a Payroll Specialist in our permanent Engagement detail oriented or Loan Staff program and take your career to new heights.

As a Loan Staff employee, you’ll work with top-tier clients across industries while enjoying the benefits of permanent employment, competitive pay, and unmatched detail oriented development. Every engagement is a chance to grow, learn, and make a real impact.

Note: Candidates must be commutable to the Metro Detroit / Ann Arbor territory.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Diverse Projects: Work with a variety of organizations—from startups to global enterprises—on meaningful payroll assignments.

• Guaranteed Pay: You’re paid for a minimum of 37.5 hours/week, even between engagements.

• Career Growth: Build your resume fast, master new systems, and expand your expertise across industries.

• detail oriented Development: Take advantage of education reimbursement, training programs, and mentorship.

• Premium Benefits: Enjoy comprehensive health coverage, paid time off, and bonus opportunities.

What You’ll Do

As a Payroll Specialist, you’ll be a key player in ensuring accurate and compliant payroll operations for our clients. Your responsibilities include:

• Processing payroll accurately and on time, including wages, overtime, deductions, and reimbursements

• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations

• Preparing and filing payroll tax documents (W-2s, 1099s) and reporting to government agencies

• Maintaining up-to-date employee records, including tax forms, benefits, and direct deposit info

• Resolving payroll discrepancies and employee concerns with professionalism

• Generating payroll reports for audits, planning, and internal use

• Managing timekeeping systems and ensuring accurate compensation

• Collaborating with HR and accounting teams to integrate payroll with benefits and general ledger systems

We’re seeking detail-oriented, adaptable professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments. Ideal candidates will have:

• A degree in Accounting or a related field (or equivalent experience)

• At least 1 year of payroll or transactional accounting experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs a plus)

• Familiarity with payroll systems and accounting software

• Strong communication skills and a service-oriented mindset

• Dependability, flexibility, and the ability to work independently

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary

• 2.5 weeks of paid time off + 11 paid holidays annually

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Paid certifications and training

• Referral and bonus programs

• Work-life balance support Requirements Automated Payroll, Benefits Payroll, bi-Monthly Payroll, Certified Payroll, Full Cycle Payroll, Local Payroll Tax, Payroll, Payroll - 101 - 500 Employees, Payroll - Garnishments, Payroll - Multi-State, Payroll - Union, Payroll Taxes, Process Bi-weekly Payroll, Process Payroll, Reconcile Payroll, Weekly Payroll, ADP Online, ADP Workforce Now, QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel

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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