HR/Payroll Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Human Resources Payroll Manager (HRPM) is responsible to plan, direct, and coordinate the HR/Payroll administrative functions of the department. This responsibility is shared among multiple Production plants with Michigan and Ohio. The HRPM is responsible for overseeing and managing the payroll team to ensure outstanding service is given to our employees and contribute to the departments goals, objectives and systems. The HRPM also provides consultation to clients and managing a variety of HR/Payroll related areas to ensure compliance and minimize risk and liability.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND SKILLS:

Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Working knowledge of payroll processing platform and integration of it with the HRIS. Responsible for overseeing HR/Payroll administration for hourly and salary employees and record keeping including compensation, garnishments, taxes and other deductions/earnings into the HRIS.
• Strong understanding of working in unionized facilities.
• Advise and assist in the evaluation and installation and/or modification of compensation programs
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, transfers, changes to pay, etc.
• Consult and advise all salary and hourly employees on any company policies, procedures, etc.
• Coordinate all labor relations activities including investigations, grievance meetings, transfers, promotions, demotions, and terminations.
• Handle all labor relations issues such as joining negotiations, analyzing company’s strategy, etc.
• Report and advise Senior Human Resources Manager of daily/weekly/monthly major issues and executes the decisions made by the HR Director.
• Plan, organize and direct personnel programs and activities in a manner that engenders open and direct communication between the company and all employees.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state/local payroll, wage & hour laws and best practices.
• Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation as requested.
• Manage payroll specialists’ day to day job functions, assist and support.
• Year-end reporting including W-2 and ACA Reporting
• Assists in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals. Recommends new approaches and policies to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed, including payroll processing software/systems and procedures.
• Assists in development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures.
• Assisting employees with issues – offering advice and explaining the law.
• Partake in interview process, train HR/Payroll staff on new duties and assign tasks or projects as necessary.
• Answering employee questions, resolving employee problems, managing employee complaints, providing coaching and development and conduct performance evaluations.
• Process payroll(s) as needed
• Participate in webinars/seminars to maintain knowledge of HR practices and compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above, tasks relating to the following area will be assigned as required.

• Be a team player.
• Strong leadership capabilities.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Must be proficient in SAP.
• Have great attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Be reliable (with reliable mode of transportation).
• Strong work ethic.
• Must have a strong understanding of the FLSA and other HR related compliance.
• Must have proven multitasking and organizational skillset.
• Service-oriented mindset.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• MS or MA, MBA a strong plus.
• Minimum of 8 years of HR related experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ management experience required.
• SHRM certified or equivalent desired.

DESIRED SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Familiar with Paylocity HRIS.
• Proven abilities in process improvement also a plus.
• Ability to lead, create and host HR related trainings.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $95,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Highland Park, MI 48203 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $95,000 - $105,000