Payroll Administrator

We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to manage end-to-end payroll operations for a mid-sized employee population in Holland, Michigan. This role is responsible for delivering accurate and timely pay across multiple states while maintaining compliance with applicable wage, tax, and reporting requirements. The ideal candidate brings strong payroll processing experience, works confidently in Paycor, and can support payroll-related updates and process improvements as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Process complete payroll cycles for a workforce of approximately 500 to 1,000 employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper recordkeeping.

• Administer payroll for employees working in multiple states, applying the correct tax withholdings, deductions, and jurisdictional requirements.

• Maintain and update employee payroll data in ADP Workforce Now, including earnings, deductions, benefit changes, and status adjustments.

• Review payroll registers and audit reports to identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and confirm compliance before final submission.

• Coordinate payroll activities such as new hires, terminations, bonuses, garnishments, and other special payments or adjustments.

• Respond to employee and internal stakeholder questions related to pay, deductions, taxes, and payroll procedures in a thorough and attentive manner.

• Support payroll process enhancements, including system-related updates or workflow changes, to improve accuracy and efficiency.

• Prepare payroll records and related documentation for reporting, reconciliation, and audit purposes.

• At least 3 years of payroll administration experience with responsibility for full-cycle payroll processing.

• Demonstrated experience managing payroll for a multi-state employee population.

• Background supporting payroll for an organization with roughly 500 to 1,000 employees.

• Proficiency with Paycor and confidence maintaining payroll data within the system.

• Solid understanding of payroll regulations, tax withholding practices, and standard compliance requirements.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to investigate and correct payroll variances.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.