Payroll and Benefits Administrator - Landscape Design Services

HR Solutions Group•Holland, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Landscape Design Services, the largest full-service landscape company in west Michigan with approximately 200 team members, is seeking an experienced Payroll and Benefits Administrator. This role supports the team by processing full-cycle payroll, administering group medical and 401(k) plans, and managing compliance reporting. The ideal candidate is organized, thrives on end-to-end process ownership, and collaborates effectively with HR and Accounting teams. This is an in-office position located in Holland, Michigan, requiring Monday-Friday, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm attendance.

Requirements

Regular onsite availability Monday through Friday beginning at 7:00 am to best support our workforce
High school diploma required
Minimum of 4 years’ hands-on, full cycle payroll experience, ideally supporting a workforce of 100+ employees
Strong working knowledge of federal and Michigan wage-and-hour law, payroll tax requirements, and garnishment processing
Experience with Michigan certified payroll and prevailing wage compliance
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Excel and Word
Experience with modern payroll / HRIS platforms
High attention to detail and comfort working with sensitive / confidential compensation data
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain payroll and benefit matters clearly to team members at all levels within the organization

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred
Fundamental Payroll Certification or Certified Payroll Professional strongly preferred
Construction, landscaping, or seasonal field-services industry experience is a plus
Experience with system integrations preferred
Bilingual (Spanish / English) highly preferred

Responsibilities

Process full-cycle weekly payroll and reconciliations for a primarily hourly workforce
Validate payroll data prior to finalization, including hours, pay codes, job/class code assignments, garnishments, and other deductions
Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies as needed
Administer certified payroll and Michigan prevailing wage compliance requirements
Administer 401(k) retirement plan, including contribution processing and reconciliation
Administer group medical and other benefit plans, including open enrollment, eligibility, and qualifying life event changes
Manage COBRA administration and serve as the point of contact for benefits vendors (broker, carriers, third-party administrators)
Own the annual benefits and compliance calendar
Serve as primary point of contact for team members on payroll related questions