HR Generalist (Payroll, Benefits, Training & Compliance)

Description

Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented HR Generalist who thrives in a fast-paced, execution-focused environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, ensuring accuracy, and delivering exceptional service to employees while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.

The HR Generalist will serve as the primary administrator for payroll processing while supporting benefits administration, HR compliance, employee training, and HR systems. This position plays a critical role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, benefits and HR records are maintained with precision, compliance requirements are met, and training programs are effectively coordinated.

If you are someone who takes initiative, embraces technology, enjoys solving problems, and is committed to continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

What We're Looking For

• A highly organized professional with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Someone who takes ownership of payroll and follows through on critical deadlines
• An individual who values confidentiality and handles sensitive employee information with discretion
• A team member who embraces technology, automation, AI, and process improvement
• Someone who is adaptable, coachable, and eager to learn and grow
• An on-site, collaborative member of our Michigan HR team who enjoys supporting employees and business operations

Requirements

 Payroll Processing

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable wage and hour laws
• Review and validate payroll data, including new hires, terminations, promotions, pay changes, deductions, and time records
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee payroll inquiries
• Ensure HR and payroll systems remain aligned through accurate data entry and auditing
• Coordinate with Finance to support payroll reporting, reconciliations, and year-end processing

Benefits Administration

• Process benefits enrollments, changes, and terminations in HRIS and vendor platforms
• Respond to employee benefit inquiries and coordinate with providers to resolve issues
• Support open enrollment, including system updates and employee communications
• Conduct audits to ensure data accuracy between HRIS and benefit systems

HR Compliance & Administration

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (FMLA, ADA, EEO, ACA, etc.)
• Administer employee leave programs, including FMLA and ADA accommodations
• Maintain accurate HR records and documentation for audits and regulatory requirements
• Support compliance reporting, required postings, and policy updates

HRIS & Data Management

• Maintain and update employee data in HRIS systems (data entry, audits, reporting)
• Process employee lifecycle transactions, including hires, terminations, promotions, and status changes
• Run and validate HR reports for leadership and internal stakeholders
• Identify discrepancies and ensure alignment across HRIS, payroll, and benefits systems

HR Reporting

• Assist with compliance reporting (e.g., EEO-1, ACA reporting)
• Support ad hoc and recurring HR data requests and analytics

Training & Development

• Administer training programs through the Learning Management System (LMS)
• Assign, track, and follow up on required training completion
• Support onboarding and compliance training coordination

Process Improvement & HR Technology

• Execute established HR processes while identifying opportunities for greater efficiency
• Utilize HR systems, automation tools, and emerging technologies (including AI) to improve workflows
• Demonstrate adaptability and willingness to learn new systems and technologies
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across HR operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3–5 years of HR experience in payroll, HR administration, or a generalist role
• Experience processing multi-state payroll preferred
• Working knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and payroll best practices
• Hands-on experience with FMLA, ADA, and leave administration
• Experience working within HRIS systems, including data entry, reporting, and audits
• Strong ability to manage high-volume, detail-oriented work while meeting critical deadlines

Core Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• High level of ownership, initiative, and follow-through
• Knowledge of payroll processing, HR compliance, and employment regulations
• Proficiency with HRIS, payroll systems, LMS platforms, and HR technology
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
• Strong customer service mindset supporting employees and managers
• Adaptability and willingness to learn, including new technologies and AI applications