HR & Payroll Manager in Livonia, Michigan at Little Green Apple

The Human Resources (HR) & Payroll Manager is responsible for the routine functions of the HR & Payroll department including hiring and interviewing staff, benefits, leave, enforcing company policies and practices, and is responsible for processing payroll timely, accurately, and in compliance with local, federal, and all other governmental regulations. This position will report directly to the COO.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include, but are not limited to:

• Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization’s human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Provides support and guidance to management and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.
• Manages the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.
• Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.
• Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.
• Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.
• Upholds all company policies and practices
• Performs/completes other duties or special projects as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (required for candidates to be considered)

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Valid, unrestricted Driver’s License for any travel as designated by business need
• Ability to provide proof of eligibility to work legally in the United States
• A minimum of two years’ experience in a cross-functional HR department
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or other related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience in benefit administration
• Professional certifications in HR and/or payroll management

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to receive feedback and take action when appropriate
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems
• Knowledge of the payroll function, including preparation, balancing, internal controls, auditing, reconciliation, and payroll taxes

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to continuously sit/remain in a seated position at a computer, communicate with customers, co-workers, vendors, either in-person or over the phone, including speaking, hearing, and sight in order to assist vendors and coworkers; utilize fine finger movement (i.e. keyboard operating, writing, etc.) and tactile/touch to assist with products, equipment, etc., and grasping, gripping, holding with hands and/or fingers.
• Must be able to continuously communicate with customers, co-workers, vendors, either in-person or over the phone, including speaking, hearing, and sight in order to assist vendors and coworkers.
• Must be able to frequently drive and/or travel during job performance, stand/walk, push/pull, lift/carry up to 10 pounds, balance on uneven surfaces/ground and bend at the waist.
• Must be able to rarely kneel and squat, lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds, and reach overhead with arms raised above shoulder height/forward reaching.
• While working, this position may be exposed to tolerance of noise from products and environments, tolerance of smells/scents of products (i.e. candles, potpourri, lotions, etc.).

EMPLOYMENT STATUS

This is a regular, full-time, salary position that is deemed “exempt” by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and will typically work a minimum of 40 hours per week. Hours worked over 40 will not be paid overtime.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS & DISCLAIMERS

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties of an employee, so classified.

Employees must be physically able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. LGA Retail, Inc. (d.b.a. Little Green Apple) does not discriminate in its employment, or any other programs or activities, on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, economic status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected class. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability, if requested.