HR Generalist

Challenge Manufacturing • Holland, MI

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking a detail-oriented and people-focused Human Resources Generalist with strong payroll administration experience to support their manufacturing workforce. This role will primarily oversee weekly payroll processing, timekeeping administration, payroll auditing, garnishment processing, and leave administration while also supporting broader HR functions across the organization. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and able to communicate effectively with employees and leaders at all levels. This position requires someone who can balance employee support with compliance, accuracy, confidentiality, and operational efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• 2+ years of Human Resources and/or payroll administration experience required
• Experience processing high-volume hourly payroll required
• Experience with HRIS/HCM systems required
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain confidentiality and accuracy in payroll processing
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Comfortable communicating in difficult situations in both individual and group settings
• Ability to work with urgency and meet payroll deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrates ethical practice, sound judgment, and professionalism in all interactions
• Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issues, and driving resolution
• Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks
• Demonstrated ability to support multiple HR disciplines including employee relations, payroll administration, benefits, onboarding, and compliance
• Able to inspire, influence, and develop positive working relationships across all levels of the organization
• Understands the operational impact of payroll and HR decisions on the overall business

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field preferred
• Experience managing timekeeping systems, payroll audits, garnishments, and leave administration strongly preferred
• Previous experience with Workday preferred
• PHR Certification preferred
• Union relations experience preferred (UAW)
• Previous automotive manufacturing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for hourly employees, including reviewing and auditing timecards, resolving discrepancies, ensuring approvals are completed, and validating payroll accuracy prior to submission
• Administer and maintain employee timekeeping records, attendance tracking, and payroll-related data integrity
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee pay concerns, missed punches, shift differentials, and overtime issues in a timely manner
• Manage payroll garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, and other wage attachments while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Coordinate leave administration processes, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers’ compensation, personal leaves, and return-to-work communication with employees and leaders
• Serve as a key point of contact for employee payroll and leave-related questions and communications
• Support payroll audits, reporting, reconciliations, and compliance activities to ensure accurate payroll processing and recordkeeping
• Maintain employee and applicant records in HRIS/HCM systems in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements
• Assist with onboarding, orientation, and new hire processing activities
• Support employee relations activities including investigations, disciplinary actions, coaching conversations, and documentation
• Coach and guide supervisors and managers on employee relations matters, attendance concerns, and policy interpretation
• Assist with recruiting activities as needed, including reviewing applications, interviewing candidates, and onboarding new employees
• Monitor attendance, tardiness, and absenteeism reporting and ensure appropriate documentation and follow-up actions are completed
• Support employee benefits administration including enrollments, changes, open enrollment communication, and employee education
• Maintain and support employee recognition and engagement programs
• Cross-train and support additional HR functions as business needs evolve

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• company-paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life and Long-Term Disability options
• Employer 401k Match
• ESOP shares
• tuition reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Challenge Incentive Program
• paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level