Payroll Analyst

Payroll Analyst | The Shyft Group, Inc. | Novi, MI

Regular Employee | Salary Exempt

Who we are

At The Shyft Group we are driven to deliver, and as the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis brings people, goods, and services where they need to be.

Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road — for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around.

What you’ll do

As the Payroll Analyst based at our Novi, MI office, you’ll enjoy maintaining and supporting payroll processes for the company and partnering cross-functionally to perform payroll audits and prevent errors before they are processed.

In addition, you'll play a key role in resolving payroll challenges and facilitating the effective functioning of our payroll operations, demonstrating our steadfast commitment to exceptional employee compensation management.

You will also:

• Maintain payroll-related data, such as W-4 changes, garnishments, and child support
• Process payroll and maintain payroll information
• Prepare and maintain payroll records and reports
• Review timesheets and troubleshoot payroll issues
• Partner cross-functionally to answer questions and resolve issues
• Generate and distribute general ledger reports
• Prepare manual checks when necessary
• Create ad-hoc payroll reports
• Manage the payroll inbox and process incoming payroll mail
• Assist with the development of payroll practices, policies, and procedures
• Support payroll related projects and assist with other tasks as assigned

Expand your knowledge of The Shyft Group and our brands by exploring the Learn More section below.

• Three or more (3+) years of payroll processing experience
• Expertise in processing multiple payrolls with multiple frequencies
• Strong understanding of payroll and tax calculations
• Intermediate computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Previous experience using UKG Dimensions or similar system (Preferred)

Why The Shyft Group?
We believe that when our people thrive personally and professionally, our business thrives. We are committed to offering comprehensive benefits programs that stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.

The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at careers@theshyftgroup.com.

The Shyft Group is an E-Verify Employer

Shyft uses E-Verify, which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters for more details. E-Verify Notice U.S. Right to Work Notice.