Payroll & HR Specialist

Are you the go-to person everyone trusts to get payroll right, every time? Our client looking for you.

Own it all. As their one-person Payroll & HR department, you'll have real impact. You'll be stepping into a well-organized office, taking over from a dedicated perfectionist who recently retired.

It's a great fit for someone who likes working independently and enjoys supporting a terrific group of employees. If you love accuracy, take pride in doing things right, and like being the person people count on, this is your role.

What you'll do

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• Review the time system daily for hourly employees and communicate with managers about any exceptions
• Record and verify PTO requests for hourly and salaried employees
• Upload time and attendance from the time system into Payroll system every Monday
• Run a last check before payroll submission
• Process multi-state, multi-corporation payroll (Michigan, Illinois, and Ohio)
• Onboard new employees
• Handle benefits enrollments and keep spreadsheets and payroll deductions updated
• Maintain payroll tax filings and state notices (filed by our payroll provider)
• Fully manage federal, state, and labor law compliance, including OSHA logs, ACA reporting, and Form 5500 filings
• Stay up to date on federal and state employment laws and keep policies compliant
• Keep thorough, accurate documentation and keep employee files and the handbook up to date
• Support our open-door policy by bringing correct, professional guidance to employee conversations and documenting them carefully
• Understand company policies and enforce them

What you bring

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• 5+ years of hands-on payroll and HR experience
• Paycor or similar payroll system experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), with strong spreadsheet skills
• Working knowledge of employment and wage and hour labor laws
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently
• You're detail-obsessed, deadline-driven, and calm under pressure
• You understand the importance of documentation and keep clear, complete records
• You treat employee information with care and discretion
• You stay ahead of changing employment laws, and you enjoy it
• CPP, SHRM-CP, or PHR a plus
• Excellent attendance

Why join us

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• You'll work with a terrific, appreciative group of employees who value what you do
• You'll report directly to the owner, with real autonomy and no layers or red tape
• Your ideas matter here. If you see a better way to do something, let’s talk about it
• Our client is a stable, established company with over 75 years in business, headquartered in Highland Park, MI, with locations in Michigan, Illinois, and Ohio

What we offer

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• Competitive pay of $28.00 to $33.00 per hour
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• A generous 401(k) with a 20% company match on contributions up to 10% of pay

Ready to make this role your own? Submit your resume. We'd love to hear from you!