Job Description

Job Title: Payroll, Benefits, and HR Specialist

Location: Grand Rapids, MI (Hybrid – 1-2 days on-site, remainder remote)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $60,000+ (Open to negotiation depending on experience)

About the Role:

Our client is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Payroll, Benefits, and HR Specialist to manage day-to-day HR, payroll, and benefits responsibilities across multi-state manufacturing operations. This is a solo HR position—ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced industrial environment and is eager to support both hourly and salaried employees.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Administration

• End-to-end payroll processing for hourly/salaried employees across multiple states using Paylocity
• Process garnishments, bonuses, and ensure timely and accurate payroll execution

Benefits Administration

• Manage benefit programs (health, dental, vision, life, 401(k), HSA/FSA, disability) including open enrollment and onboarding/offboarding
• Provide support to employees on benefits, claims, and plan options

General HR Support

• Administer onboarding, I-9 verification, policy distribution, and personnel records
• Support leadership in employee relations, documentation, and compliance
• Manage workers' comp reporting and stay current on labor laws across locations

Compliance & Reporting

• Prepare HR/payroll reports: headcount, turnover, audits, ACA/EEO, etc.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA, FMLA, ADA, and labor standards
• Participate in cross-functional HR improvement projects

Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred
• 3–5 years of payroll and HR experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial settings
• Experience with multi-state payroll and hourly employee populations
• Proficient in Excel, HRIS/Payroll systems (Paylocity preferred)
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus

Preferred Certifications:

• FPC, CPP, SHRM-CP, or PHR

If you're ready to take ownership of a dynamic HR role and make a direct impact on a growing manufacturing organization, we’d love to hear from you!

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