Payroll Specialist

Corporate Profile

SyBridge Technologies was established in 2019 by Crestview Partners to create a global technology leader that provides value-added design and manufacturing solutions across multiple industries. SyBridge is the combination of 15 acquisitions made to combine different products, services and technologies into a singular technology-enabled solution. SyBridge is based in Southfield, Michigan and has 20 locations throughout North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.sybridge.com.

About Crestview Partners

Founded in 2004, Crestview is a value-oriented private equity firm focused on the middle market. The firm is based in New York and manages funds with approximately $10 billion of aggregate capital commitments. The firm is led by a group of partners who have complementary experience and backgrounds in private equity, finance, operations and management. Crestview has senior investment professionals focused on sourcing and managing investments in each of the specialty areas of the firm: industrials, media, and financial services. For more information, please visit us at www.crestview.com.

Position Summary

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll and Benefits Specialist to join our growing HR team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for the accurate processing of bi-weekly payroll, benefit administration, reconciliation, financial reporting, and employee data management.

You will play a key role in ensuring that our employees are paid accurately and on time, while also managing benefits administration with a high level of discretion and care.

Key Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for SyBridge employees using ADP Workforce Now, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Input pays adjustments, deductions, bonuses, and other payroll values.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records and personal data.
• Administer employee benefits programs, including group health, dental, life insurance, pension, and disability plans.
• Prepare reconciliations for payroll-related accounts and assist with financial reporting as needed.
• Generate ROEs and payroll-related reports (monthly, quarterly, year-end).
• Conduct audits of payroll and benefits data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, vacation, benefits, and deductions.
• Support documentation and continuous improvement of payroll and benefits processes.
• Handle government reporting requirements including garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, WSIB/Workers' Compensation, and third-party sick pay.
• Assist with year-end reporting, including preparation and distribution of T4s.
• Coordinate pension program enrollments and distributions for eligible employees.
• Recommend and help implement process improvements for payroll and benefits workflows.
• Perform other HR/payroll-related duties as required.

Qualifications

• A post-secondary degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5–7+ years of experience in payroll, bookkeeping, or related financial roles
• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• High attention to detail, with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Certified Payroll Manager (CPM) or Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) designation (completed or in progress)
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now
• Familiarity with ACCPAC accounting software
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment