HR Generalist (Payroll, Benefits, Training & Compliance)

Depatie Fluid Power Company•Portage, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented HR Generalist who thrives in a fast-paced, execution-focused environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with data, ensuring accuracy, and delivering exceptional service to employees while maintaining confidentiality and compliance. The HR Generalist will serve as the primary administrator for payroll processing while supporting benefits administration, HR compliance, employee training, and HR systems. This position plays a critical role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, benefits and HR records are maintained with precision, compliance requirements are met, and training programs are effectively coordinated. If you are someone who takes initiative, embraces technology, enjoys solving problems, and is committed to continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
3–5 years of HR experience in payroll, HR administration, or a generalist role
Experience processing multi-state payroll preferred
Working knowledge of federal and state payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and payroll best practices
Hands-on experience with FMLA, ADA, and leave administration
Experience working within HRIS systems, including data entry, reporting, and audits
Strong ability to manage high-volume, detail-oriented work while meeting critical deadlines
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
High level of ownership, initiative, and follow-through
Knowledge of payroll processing, HR compliance, and employment regulations
Proficiency with HRIS, payroll systems, LMS platforms, and HR technology
Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management skills
Strong customer service mindset supporting employees and managers
Adaptability and willingness to learn, including new technologies and AI applications

Nice To Haves

Experience processing multi-state payroll

Responsibilities

Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable wage and hour laws
Review and validate payroll data, including new hires, terminations, promotions, pay changes, deductions, and time records
Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee payroll inquiries
Ensure HR and payroll systems remain aligned through accurate data entry and auditing
Coordinate with Finance to support payroll reporting, reconciliations, and year-end processing
Process benefits enrollments, changes, and terminations in HRIS and vendor platforms
Respond to employee benefit inquiries and coordinate with providers to resolve issues
Support open enrollment, including system updates and employee communications
Conduct audits to ensure data accuracy between HRIS and benefit systems
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (FMLA, ADA, EEO, ACA, etc.)
Administer employee leave programs, including FMLA and ADA accommodations
Maintain accurate HR records and documentation for audits and regulatory requirements
Support compliance reporting, required postings, and policy updates
Maintain and update employee data in HRIS systems (data entry, audits, reporting)
Process employee lifecycle transactions, including hires, terminations, promotions, and status changes
Run and validate HR reports for leadership and internal stakeholders
Identify discrepancies and ensure alignment across HRIS, payroll, and benefits systems
Assist with compliance reporting (e.g., EEO-1, ACA reporting)
Support ad hoc and recurring HR data requests and analytics
Administer training programs through the Learning Management System (LMS)
Assign, track, and follow up on required training completion
Support onboarding and compliance training coordination
Execute established HR processes while identifying opportunities for greater efficiency
Utilize HR systems, automation tools, and emerging technologies (including AI) to improve workflows
Demonstrate adaptability and willingness to learn new systems and technologies
Support continuous improvement initiatives across HR operations