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.

What you'll do

·  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

·  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

·  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

·  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!