AAA Life Insurance Company
Livonia, Michigan
Senior Payroll Administrator US-MI-Livonia Job ID: Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Human Resources Livonia Overview Why AAA Life? AAA Life is a respected and trusted American brand that has been focusing on Life Insurance and Annuity Products since 1969. At AAA Life, we have over 1.8 million policies where we take pride in earning the trust of our policyholders who understand our promise to be there for them - and their families - when we're needed most. By joining the AAA Life team, you are joining a company that genuinely cares about helping each other, with a devotion to protect the lives of those around us. We embrace a diverse, equitable, inclusive culture where all associates can feel a sense of belonging and use their unique talents and perspective to influence, innovate, motivate, and thrive. How You'll Work Work Solution: Hybrid (Tuesday- Thursday) Relocation Eligibility: Available Responsibilities What You'll Do The Senior Payroll Administrator is primarily responsible for end-to-end payroll administration and processing. This includes responding to inquiries from AAA Life associates, management, vendors, and external reporting agencies; developing and maintaining procedures, policies, guidelines, and forms; creating and maintaining necessary payroll and time/attendance reports to ensure compliance with state and federal legislation and in support of the organization. This role operates with a high degree of independence and serves as a key control point for payroll accuracy, compliance, and continuity in a regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Payroll Ownership & Execution Own end-to-end payroll accuracy, timeliness, and delivery across all regular, off-cycle, and special payrolls. Perform payroll reconciliations, variance analysis, and reporting to ensure data integrity. Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to associate and leadership inquiries. Apply sound judgment in complex, high-volume, or time-sensitive payroll situations. Compliance, Controls & Risk Management Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations. Proactively identify and mitigate payroll, compliance, and audit risks. Maintain and enforce payroll controls and support internal and external audits. Prepare audit documentation and partner with leadership to remediate control gaps. Systems & HRIS Partnership Serve as the primary payroll user and subject matter expert within the HCM/payroll system (e.g., Dayforce). Partner closely with HRIS on system configuration, enhancements, and issue resolution. Validate payroll system changes prior to processing. Support payroll-related testing, upgrades, and implementation activities. Process Discipline & Operational Continuity Document payroll calendars, processes, controls, and key dependencies. Maintain procedures that ensure uninterrupted payroll operations. Reduce single-point-of-failure risk through strong documentation and knowledge transfer. Adhere to standardized processes while continuously improving efficiency and control. Senior-Level Judgment, Communication & Continuous Improvement Operate independently with minimal supervision as a senior-level individual contributor. Demonstrate accountability, discretion, and confidentiality in handling sensitive payroll and compensation data. Communicate payroll matters clearly and effectively to associates and leaders. Identify root causes of issues and implement sustainable process, system, and control improvements. Qualifications Basic Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Minimum of 8 years of progressive payroll experience. Proven experience independently managing end-to-end payroll in a regulated environment. Elaborate working knowledge of federal, state, and multi-state payroll tax and wage and hour regulations. Demonstrated understanding of payroll controls, compliance, and audit requirements. Preferred Qualifications Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation. Experience supporting payroll audits and compliance reviews in highly regulated industries. Essential Job Functions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. This job requires the ability to perform duties contained in the job description for this position, including, but not limited to, the above requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants as needed to enable them to fulfill these requirements. AAA Life Insurance Company does not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. This includes visa types such as H-1B, TN, and STEM OPT. Please do not apply if you currently require or may require employer-sponsored immigration support now or in the future. PI4330a72cbd19-0922
Senior Payroll Administrator US-MI-Livonia Job ID: Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Human Resources Livonia Overview Why AAA Life? AAA Life is a respected and trusted American brand that has been focusing on Life Insurance and Annuity Products since 1969. At AAA Life, we have over 1.8 million policies where we take pride in earning the trust of our policyholders who understand our promise to be there for them - and their families - when we're needed most. By joining the AAA Life team, you are joining a company that genuinely cares about helping each other, with a devotion to protect the lives of those around us. We embrace a diverse, equitable, inclusive culture where all associates can feel a sense of belonging and use their unique talents and perspective to influence, innovate, motivate, and thrive. How You'll Work Work Solution: Hybrid (Tuesday- Thursday) Relocation Eligibility: Available Responsibilities What You'll Do The Senior Payroll Administrator is primarily responsible for end-to-end payroll administration and processing. This includes responding to inquiries from AAA Life associates, management, vendors, and external reporting agencies; developing and maintaining procedures, policies, guidelines, and forms; creating and maintaining necessary payroll and time/attendance reports to ensure compliance with state and federal legislation and in support of the organization. This role operates with a high degree of independence and serves as a key control point for payroll accuracy, compliance, and continuity in a regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Payroll Ownership & Execution Own end-to-end payroll accuracy, timeliness, and delivery across all regular, off-cycle, and special payrolls. Perform payroll reconciliations, variance analysis, and reporting to ensure data integrity. Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to associate and leadership inquiries. Apply sound judgment in complex, high-volume, or time-sensitive payroll situations. Compliance, Controls & Risk Management Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations. Proactively identify and mitigate payroll, compliance, and audit risks. Maintain and enforce payroll controls and support internal and external audits. Prepare audit documentation and partner with leadership to remediate control gaps. Systems & HRIS Partnership Serve as the primary payroll user and subject matter expert within the HCM/payroll system (e.g., Dayforce). Partner closely with HRIS on system configuration, enhancements, and issue resolution. Validate payroll system changes prior to processing. Support payroll-related testing, upgrades, and implementation activities. Process Discipline & Operational Continuity Document payroll calendars, processes, controls, and key dependencies. Maintain procedures that ensure uninterrupted payroll operations. Reduce single-point-of-failure risk through strong documentation and knowledge transfer. Adhere to standardized processes while continuously improving efficiency and control. Senior-Level Judgment, Communication & Continuous Improvement Operate independently with minimal supervision as a senior-level individual contributor. Demonstrate accountability, discretion, and confidentiality in handling sensitive payroll and compensation data. Communicate payroll matters clearly and effectively to associates and leaders. Identify root causes of issues and implement sustainable process, system, and control improvements. Qualifications Basic Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Minimum of 8 years of progressive payroll experience. Proven experience independently managing end-to-end payroll in a regulated environment. Elaborate working knowledge of federal, state, and multi-state payroll tax and wage and hour regulations. Demonstrated understanding of payroll controls, compliance, and audit requirements. Preferred Qualifications Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation. Experience supporting payroll audits and compliance reviews in highly regulated industries. Essential Job Functions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. This job requires the ability to perform duties contained in the job description for this position, including, but not limited to, the above requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants as needed to enable them to fulfill these requirements. AAA Life Insurance Company does not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. This includes visa types such as H-1B, TN, and STEM OPT. Please do not apply if you currently require or may require employer-sponsored immigration support now or in the future. PI4330a72cbd19-0922
AAA Life Insurance Company
Livonia, Michigan
Project Manager, Operations US-MI-Livonia Job ID: Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 2 Category: Operations Livonia Overview Why AAA Life AAA Life is a respected and trusted American brand that has been focusing on Life Insurance and Annuity Products since 1969. At AAA Life we have over 1.8 million policies where we take pride in earning the trust of our policyholders who understand our promise to be there for them - and their families - when we're needed most. By joining the AAA Life team, you are joining a company that genuinely cares about helping each other, with a devotion to protect the lives of those around us. We embrace a diverse, equitable, inclusive culture where all associates can feel a sense of belonging and use their unique talents and perspective to influence, innovate, motivate, and thrive. Who are we looking for? We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Project Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You should be passionate about delivering results and taking on responsibility, highly organized, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The ideal candidate is a natural leader with strong communication skills, capable of driving cross-functional teams toward a common goal. You are a problem solver with a proactive approach, who enjoys overcoming challenges and is committed to continuous improvement. Your ability to anticipate risks and manage resources effectively will be key to your success. Responsibilities How You'll Work Work Solution: Hybrid, Remote (USA) Relocation Eligibility: Available What You'll Do Project Planning & Initiation Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and define project scope, objectives, and success criteria of multimillion strategic Operations projects Develop comprehensive project plans outlining timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and key deliverables Create detailed work breakdown structures and task assignments to ensure clear understanding of roles and responsibilities Team Leadership & Collaboration Lead and motivate cross-functional teams, ensuring all members understand project goals and their specific contributions Facilitate effective communication within the team, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and problem-solving Follow up diligently and consistently with task owners to ensure deadlines are met and the project progresses according to plan Whenever things do not go as planned, redefine plan, assign new timelines, and communicate effectively Stakeholder Management Serve as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications, ensuring stakeholders are informed of progress, risks, and issues Facilitate regular status meetings and produce comprehensive reports that summarize project status, potential risks, and mitigation strategies Manage expectations by aligning project deliverables with stakeholder needs and addressing any changes in scope or priorities Risk Management Identify potential risks throughout the project lifecycle, assessing their impact and likelihood Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize the impact on project timelines, costs, and quality Monitor ongoing risks, adjust plans as necessary, and communicate risk management activities to stakeholders Budget & Resource Management Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring projects are delivered within financial constraints Track project expenses, approve expenditures, and ensure accurate financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle Optimize resource utilization, balancing team capacity with project demands and reallocating resources as necessary to meet project objectives Timeline & Milestone Management Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, ensuring all tasks are assigned, tracked, and completed on time Monitor progress against the project plan, identifying and addressing any delays or deviations from the schedule Ensure critical milestones are met, coordinating with team members to expedite tasks where necessary Qualifications Basic Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in any field. 5 to 10 years of experience in project management. A minimum of 3 years managing complex, cross collaborative projects. Prior experience at a top tier business/management consulting firm . Preferred Qualifications Pragmatic self-starter. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment within a growing company and successfully manage multiple priorities at the same time. Strong proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Trello, ). Solid understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Certification in PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile (preferred but not required). Position Success Criteria Fastpaced, resultsdriven Highly organized; juggles multiple projects Strong leader & communicator Drives crossteam collaboration Proactive problem solver Anticipates and mitigates risks Efficient with resources Continuous improvement mindset Takes ownership; delivers quality While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, talk, hear and concentrate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. This job requires the ability to perform duties contained in the job description for this position, including, but not limited to, the above requirements. Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified applicants as needed to enable them to fulfill these requirements. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. AAA Life Insurance Company does not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. This includes visa types such as H-1B, TN, and STEM OPT. Please do not apply if you currently require or may require employer-sponsored immigration support now or in the future. PI6c6235c1442a-2050
Project Manager, Operations US-MI-Livonia Job ID: Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 2 Category: Operations Livonia Overview Why AAA Life AAA Life is a respected and trusted American brand that has been focusing on Life Insurance and Annuity Products since 1969. At AAA Life we have over 1.8 million policies where we take pride in earning the trust of our policyholders who understand our promise to be there for them - and their families - when we're needed most. By joining the AAA Life team, you are joining a company that genuinely cares about helping each other, with a devotion to protect the lives of those around us. We embrace a diverse, equitable, inclusive culture where all associates can feel a sense of belonging and use their unique talents and perspective to influence, innovate, motivate, and thrive. Who are we looking for? We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Project Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You should be passionate about delivering results and taking on responsibility, highly organized, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The ideal candidate is a natural leader with strong communication skills, capable of driving cross-functional teams toward a common goal. You are a problem solver with a proactive approach, who enjoys overcoming challenges and is committed to continuous improvement. Your ability to anticipate risks and manage resources effectively will be key to your success. Responsibilities How You'll Work Work Solution: Hybrid, Remote (USA) Relocation Eligibility: Available What You'll Do Project Planning & Initiation Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and define project scope, objectives, and success criteria of multimillion strategic Operations projects Develop comprehensive project plans outlining timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and key deliverables Create detailed work breakdown structures and task assignments to ensure clear understanding of roles and responsibilities Team Leadership & Collaboration Lead and motivate cross-functional teams, ensuring all members understand project goals and their specific contributions Facilitate effective communication within the team, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and problem-solving Follow up diligently and consistently with task owners to ensure deadlines are met and the project progresses according to plan Whenever things do not go as planned, redefine plan, assign new timelines, and communicate effectively Stakeholder Management Serve as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications, ensuring stakeholders are informed of progress, risks, and issues Facilitate regular status meetings and produce comprehensive reports that summarize project status, potential risks, and mitigation strategies Manage expectations by aligning project deliverables with stakeholder needs and addressing any changes in scope or priorities Risk Management Identify potential risks throughout the project lifecycle, assessing their impact and likelihood Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to minimize the impact on project timelines, costs, and quality Monitor ongoing risks, adjust plans as necessary, and communicate risk management activities to stakeholders Budget & Resource Management Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring projects are delivered within financial constraints Track project expenses, approve expenditures, and ensure accurate financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle Optimize resource utilization, balancing team capacity with project demands and reallocating resources as necessary to meet project objectives Timeline & Milestone Management Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, ensuring all tasks are assigned, tracked, and completed on time Monitor progress against the project plan, identifying and addressing any delays or deviations from the schedule Ensure critical milestones are met, coordinating with team members to expedite tasks where necessary Qualifications Basic Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in any field. 5 to 10 years of experience in project management. A minimum of 3 years managing complex, cross collaborative projects. Prior experience at a top tier business/management consulting firm . Preferred Qualifications Pragmatic self-starter. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment within a growing company and successfully manage multiple priorities at the same time. Strong proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Trello, ). Solid understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, etc.). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Certification in PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile (preferred but not required). Position Success Criteria Fastpaced, resultsdriven Highly organized; juggles multiple projects Strong leader & communicator Drives crossteam collaboration Proactive problem solver Anticipates and mitigates risks Efficient with resources Continuous improvement mindset Takes ownership; delivers quality While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, talk, hear and concentrate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. This job requires the ability to perform duties contained in the job description for this position, including, but not limited to, the above requirements. Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified applicants as needed to enable them to fulfill these requirements. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. AAA Life Insurance Company does not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. This includes visa types such as H-1B, TN, and STEM OPT. Please do not apply if you currently require or may require employer-sponsored immigration support now or in the future. PI6c6235c1442a-2050