Senior Payroll & Benefits Specialist - (LS11564) - (Lansing, MI)

SUMMARY: The Senior Payroll & Benefits position is responsible for maintaining and supporting payroll processes. JOB IGNMENTS: Perform payroll-related data entry functions such as processing new hires, terminations, status changes, tax changes, wage garnishments, deductions, direct deposit changes, etc. in both Ceridian and Kronos Process and review trial payroll for accuracy according to established payroll schedule prior to submitting trial payroll for approval Review post processing payroll reports Provide all required payroll reports to finance after each payroll and at month-end Maintain payroll tax spreadsheet Prepare manual checks as needed Create ad-hoc payroll reports Maintain employee payroll records for PTO plans such as vacation, purchased vacation and paid absence time Respond to employee inquiries concerning pay deductions, wage garnishments, child support payments