Payroll Specialist

CFS

Grand Rapids, MI

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70,000–$80,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Data Import/Export, Detail Oriented, Information Technology & Information Systems, Maintain Compliance, Organizational Skills, Payroll Accounting, Payroll Administration, Payroll Software/Services, Sales Management, Time Management, Time Tracking
LOCATION
Grand Rapids, MI
POSTED
4 days ago

Payroll Specialist
Byron Center, MI | Hybrid Schedule
$70,000 - $80,000


Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join their growing team. This hybrid position offers a consistent Monday-Friday schedule (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM), with in-office work Monday through Wednesday and remote flexibility on Thursday and Friday.


Responsibilities


Payroll Processing



  • Process weekly and biweekly payrolls for approximately over 2,000 employees.

  • Download and import timekeeping data from time clock systems.

  • Manually compile and upload payroll data for clients utilizing alternative time-tracking methods.

  • Follow detailed payroll procedures and client-specific instructions to ensure accuracy and compliance.

  • Process payrolls for both hourly and salaried employees.


Employee Record Maintenance



  • Update employee tax and withholding information.

  • Adjust and correct employee timecards as needed.

  • Enter and maintain new hire information within payroll systems.


Additional Payroll Functions



  • Upload direct deposit and 401(k) files.

  • Process wage garnishments and Friend of the Court payments.

  • Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation.

  • Collaborate with internal teams to resolve payroll-related issues.


Qualifications


Required



  • 3-6 years of payroll experience.

  • Background in payroll, accounting, or HR with strong payroll knowledge.

  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple client-specific processes.

  • Strong organizational and time management skills.


Preferred



  • Multi-state payroll experience.


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About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/