About The Role

Office Location: Portage, MI (hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-time regular (40 hours per week; M-F)

Your Role at Walker

In this role, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees. This role requires a strong attention to detail, knowledge of payroll regulations, and proficiency in payroll software.

Responsibilities

Review timesheets and process payroll accurately for hourly and salaried employees.
Maintain accurate employee payroll records, including personal information, tax withholdings, deductions, and benefits.
Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll, deductions, and benefits.
Maintain payroll files and records in accordance with company policy and legal requirements.
Assist with payroll audits and reconciliations.
Utilize payroll software to process payroll and generate reports.
Collaborate with HR and other departments to ensure accurate payroll data.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

An associate's degree is preferred.

Other Requirements

1-3 years of experience in Payroll, Accounting or Finance.
1+ year of data entry experience preferred, ideally in payroll or accounting.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Work Environment

This role typically operates in an office environment, with occasional travel required for meetings or training sessions.
A hybrid (2-3 days per week in the office) schedule is available after initial training and onboarding.
We offer a robust total compensation and rewards package designed to support our employees’ well-being, growth, and diverse needs, including:
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Annual discretionary bonus program
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Opportunity to purchase Walker stock – Walker is 100% employee-owned!
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Medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance
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Mental wellness benefits
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Health Savings Account with company contribution
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401(k) with company match
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Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Spending Accounts

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529 college savings plan
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A minimum of 3 weeks of Paid Time Off per year
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9 paid holidays per year, including 3 paid floating holidays
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5 days of bereavement leave and PTO Donation Bank to help during difficult times
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100% compensation replacement during short-term disability leaves
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Paid parental leave that allows an additional week of paid time alongside short-term disability leave and/or applicable state paid leave programs
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Paid community involvement hours
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Tuition and licensure reimbursement, and sponsorship of professional memberships
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Internal conferences and professional development opportunities
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Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups