Payroll & HR Specialist in Highland Park, Michigan at HirePower Staffing

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

· 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

· 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

· 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

· 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!