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Payroll Specialist jobs in Detroit, MI
Payroll specialists make sure people are paid correctly and on time. They process pay runs, handle deductions, and keep payroll compliant with federal, state, and local requirements.
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Job title: Technology Specialist IT Service, Support & Operations | Enterprise Architecture Location: Warren, NJ 07059 Job Type: Contract Contract Duration: 12 Months Target Start Date: August 10, 2026 Experience Require…
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VENTEON and Harvard Resource Solutions are hiring a Union Payroll Specialist to support a national construction company. You will assist the payroll department in the processing of “Certified” union payroll for Canada as…
retail! If you are passionately enthusiastic, endlessly curious, and customer obsessed, say “I do” and apply today! Alterations Specialists are responsible for completing all fittings and alterations to the high standard…
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Job Details: Senior E-Billing Specialist- Hybrid Liberty Personnel is partnered with a TOP 200 AM Law Firm seeking an experienced Legal Billing Specialist to join their team. Responsibilities include: Generate and distri…
POSITION SUMMARY Meet group coordinator/host(ess) prior to functions, make introductions, and ensure that all arrangements are agreeable. Read and analyze banquet event order in order to gather guest information, determi…
POSITION SUMMARY Verify on-property event planning and execution, provide on-property sales support for MSB property General Managers, and complete administrative duties. Serve as primary point-of-contact for guests orga…
financial visibility, and reduces administrative complexity for fleet customers. Position Summary The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for the effective management of an assigned commercial fleet account por…
We are recruiting for a Records Management Specialist to support the Information Governance team in a law firm office in Detroit. This role is a strong fit for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, service-mi…
Overview Resort Reservation Specialists create a pleasant and engaging experience for Sun’s RV Resort customers through inbound and outbound call efforts, completing site reservation transactions and selling vacation ren…
Public Tax Staff Accountant To Apply Now - email your resume to ****@*****.*** Who: A motivated and detail-oriented early-career tax professional who enjoys client interaction and problem-solving. What: Perform tax compl…
ATC is looking for Juvenile Detention Specialists in Wayne County in a correctional facility. CANDIDATES MUST BE ABLE TO WORK EITHER SHIFT, AS EMPLOYEES GET MANDATED OVERTIME OCCASIONALLY. Shift: AFT shift (3:00 PM - 11:…
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What payroll specialists earn in Detroit
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $20–$26 | $42k–$54k |
| Mid level | $25–$32 | $51k–$67k |
| Senior | $31–$40 | $65k–$84k |
Adjusted for the Detroit market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Payroll processingADP, Paychex, or WorkdayMulti-state payroll taxWage and hour complianceGarnishments and deductionsBenefits administration basicsExcelDiscretion and confidentialityAccuracy under deadlines
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through a full payroll cycle you have run.
Cover collecting time data, validating changes, processing, review, and post-run reporting. Emphasize your checks before anything is finalized.
How do you handle a payroll error after employees have been paid?
Show urgency and correctness: quantify the error, follow the legal rules for corrections, communicate honestly with those affected, and fix the root cause.
What experience do you have with multi-state payroll?
Name the states and the wrinkles you managed, such as local taxes, differing overtime rules, or remote-worker registrations.
How do you process garnishments and other involuntary deductions?
Show you know the order of priority, response deadlines, and the documentation trail, and that you treat these with strict confidentiality.
Which payroll systems have you used, and have you been through a conversion?
Name the platforms and your depth in each. Conversion or implementation experience is a strong differentiator worth detailing.
How do you keep payroll data confidential?
Mention access controls, clean-desk habits, and declining to discuss compensation outside proper channels, even under social pressure.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For payroll specialists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the payroll size you ran: employee count, pay frequencies, and number of states or entities.
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Quantify accuracy, such as error rates or consecutive on-time pay runs, since that is the core promise of the role.
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Name your platforms exactly — ADP Workforce Now, Paychex Flex, Workday, Gusto — as job posts filter on them.
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Include compliance wins, like clean payroll tax filings, resolved agency notices, or year-end W-2 cycles delivered without corrections.
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List certifications such as FPC or CPP; they carry real weight in payroll hiring.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Payroll Clerk
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Payroll Specialist
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Senior Payroll Specialist
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Payroll Manager
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