Payroll Specialist
Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI • Full Time
Posted on Thu, Sep 10, 2026
Job Summary
Effectively support day-to-day payroll functions and the Payroll Team to ensure that goals and standards of the department are being met. Provide complex issue resolution. Assist in analysis, development and evaluation of payroll operations.
Essential Functions
- Supports the manager in planning and leading the daily operations of the Payroll department. Serves as team leader by providing direction and problem resolution when the manager is out of the office. Possesses in-depth knowledge of payroll and is a resource to team members.
- Engages in process and quality improvement. Makes and implements recommendations to improve operational efficiency.
- Assists the manager with the annual audits conducted by internal and external auditors.
- Assist Manager with payroll tax set up and reporting.
- Liaison with HRIS to support time and attendance and payroll processing applications.
- Facilitate training for the Payroll staff as it relates to payroll processes, procedures and systems. Technical documentation of payroll team procedures. Training of new Payroll staff.
- Generate and share comprehensive and detailed reports about Payroll production and Payroll staff performance.
- Communicates, collaborates and serves as system-wide consultation regarding payroll.
Qualifications
Required
- Associate’s degree or equivalent business or finance related field preferred
- 7 years of relevant experience related field
Preferred
- CRT-Payroll Professional, Certified (CPP)
About Corewell Health
As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.
How Corewell Health cares for you
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $55,000–$80,000 per year (median ~$66,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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