Job Title:
Senior Payroll Specialist
Company: Timpl Careers Group, LLC
Location: Lansing, MI
Created: 2026-05-08
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Summary:Payroll Specialist II is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of employee wages while maintaining full compliance with internal policies. Payroll Specialist II will analyze payroll data and related expenses to provide insight for the management team. This position works closely with internal/external stakeholders.Responsibilities:Review and validate payroll data in accordance with payroll cycles to ensure accurate and timely wage paymentsEstablish and maintain effective processes to ensure the timely and accurate collection of payroll dataAudit, maintain, and ensure data integrity across employee records, payroll systems, and time & attendance databaseAnalyze payroll expenses and workforce data to provide reports to the managementRespond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely mannerPrepare payroll tax filing, W-2s, and amendments as requiredSupply payroll records for internal/external stakeholders as neededPerform any other payroll-related duties as assignedMaintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards: 1. Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain; 2. Right Location, Right Quantity, Right ContainerPerform other duties as assignedQualifications: Bachelor's degree required, MBA or MS preferred, or equivalent, relevant experienceExperience: 3+ years of corporate payroll processing or related experienceSkills:Experience with SAP or other ERP and benefits systems is preferredExtensive knowledge of corporate payroll functionsStrong judgment and discretion with highly confidential informationExceptional organizational skills and attention to detailProficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel)