Payroll Supervisor jobs in Michigan

The purpose of this job is to process all aspects of payroll including bi-weekly processes, monthly, quarterly reporting and W-2 processing.  Assists and educates payroll personnel and employees with any questions regarding processing or understanding payroll. Processes verification of employment requests and garnishments.

• Supervises the work of assigned personnel; participates in hiring, training and disciplinary actions; delegates work assignments; conducts performance evaluations
• Supervises the payroll system and functions; audits payroll time sheets, issues paychecks and charges expenditures back to proper accounts
• Responsible for withholding and paying FICA/Fed/State/Local taxes as required by law
• Responsible for preparing and submitting monthly/quarterly and annual reports to Fed/State/Local agencies as required by law
• Runs validation payrolls and audits employee payroll entries for accuracy in hours, pay rates and charge codes    
• Assists payroll personnel with any questions/issues regarding payroll entries and interpretation of contracts; enters data changes on employee system records  
• Completes Verification of Employment requests from various outside parties; processes employee garnishments/wage attachments/FOC orders; runs various reports for payroll information upon request from other departments for their employees
• Balances, processes, prints and remits W-2's
• Implements and applies contract changes within the HR/Payroll system or during payroll processing as they apply to payroll (ie: new earning codes, supplemental payments)
• Performs related work as assigned

• Associate's degree in business administration, accounting or related field
• At least two (2) years of payroll experience, including supervisory experience
• Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, accounting or a related field
• A commonly held payroll specialization certification
• Knowledge of labor/bargainiing union contracts as it relates to payroll processes. 

• Payroll and payroll related fringe benefit accounting and operations
• Financial reporting and analysis
• Wage and tax laws
• City union contracts and charters
• HR/Payroll systems
• English grammar, spelling, punctuation
• Principles and practices of basic bookkeeping/accounting
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment

• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Performing basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, and ratios

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Analyze complex issues and make recommendations
• Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions
• Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries

• Medical, Dental, and Vision administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield, starting on first day
• 6% Employee & 6% Employer matching 401a
• Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings Account
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid parking (if applicable)
• Tuition Reimbursement up to master’s degree
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program with 5 free mental health visits per issue
• Comprehensive Wellness program 
• Voluntary benefits including term life insurance, flexible spending account, disability insurance, and deferred compensation plan options