Payroll and Benefits Specialist
CRISIS CENTER INC•Mount Pleasant, MI
•$46,000 - $0•Onsite
About The Position
Listening Ear is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Payroll & Benefits Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll processing and employee benefits administration. This role ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, maintains HRIS data integrity (Paycom), and serves as a trusted resource for employees on payroll, benefits, and timekeeping matters. The ideal candidate thrives in a deadline-driven environment, values accuracy, and takes pride in supporting employees behind the scenes.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business, or related field OR equivalent experience
- 1–3 years of payroll or benefits experience
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong Excel skills (reporting, formulas, data validation)
- Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism
- Must pass a background check
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Experience with Paycom or similar HRIS/payroll systems
- Professional certification (FPC, CPP, SHRM-CP, or PHR), or willingness to obtain
Responsibilities
- Own and process bi-weekly payroll from start to finish, including timecard review, adjustments, and final submission
- Maintain payroll records in compliance with regulations
- Process employee status changes (hires, terminations, pay updates)
- Manage garnishments, tax levies, and court-ordered deductions
- Research and resolve payroll discrepancies
- Serve as primary system contact and liaison with Paycom support
- Support and train staff on timekeeping and payroll processes
- Monitor time entry compliance and correct errors
- Generate and distribute payroll and overtime reports
- Administer health insurance and retirement plans
- Manage employee benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations
- Reconcile benefit deductions with payroll and vendor invoices
- Serve as primary contact for benefits providers
- Coordinate and support open enrollment processes
- Respond to employee and manager questions regarding payroll and benefits
- Maintain strict confidentiality of employee information
- Support audits, reporting, and compliance efforts
- Assist with HR policies and process improvements
Benefits
- Mission-driven nonprofit human service agency
- Compassionate care, advocacy, and community-based services
- Meaningful impact in your community
- Collaborative, mission-driven team
- Opportunity to contribute to improving internal processes and systems
- Stable, essential role supporting a critical nonprofit organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
