Location: Detroit, MI (Onsite at Client's Various Locations) 

Department: Account Management

Position Type: Full Time, Exempt 

Engage PEO, recognized on the "INC. 5000 Honor Roll for the Fastest Growing Private Companies’ is seeking future Engagers who are ready to build a rewarding future. The HR Coordinator/Payroll Specialist provides outstanding onsite service delivery to various academic client sites and educators in metro Detroit.  This is a critical role to academic client sites as the role is the key link to ensuring that all HR administrative functions are executed with excellence. The HR Coordinator/Payroll Specialist will process payroll with accuracy and support employee onboarding, orientation, employee care, benefits, and compliance administration, HRIS processes, utilization, and reporting.

Essential Duties and Job Requirements:

ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Timley and accurate payroll maintenance and deductions
• Well-executed payroll, processing, and quality control processes deliver accurate results with few manual adjustments required 
• Collaborate daily with Engage PEO HR operations team to deliver HR administrative functions
• Provide clear, constant, and transparent communication to client leaders and internal team members while maintaining confidentiality
• Respond to client inquiries within 24 hours and assist the client's HR team in meeting the same response time for employee questions and concerns
• Efficient processes within HR administration and HRIS

PAYROLL CORE FUNCTIONS – 40% of Job Responsibilities:

• Payroll maintenance and deductions
• Bi-weekly payroll processing
• Follow payroll quality control processes
• Assist employees with tax withholding, W2 and payroll questions, retrieving pay stubs, timeclock utilization and other payroll related support needs
• Work with client to ensure payroll and timeclock processes are followed by all and payroll deadlines are met

 HR COORDINATOR CORE FUNCTIONS – 60% of Job Responsibilities:

• Operate efficiently within several technology platforms
• Follow all standard operating procedures and policies
• Support benefit administration, enrollment, and life event changes
• Assist the client HR team with new employee screening, verification, offer letters, onboarding, and orientation
• Work with Engage PEO HR operations team on leave of absence, worker’s compensation, unemployment management, employee care, HRIS and timeclock utilization, processes, and reporting

 Other Skills & Responsibilities:

• Share and support the client’s mission of achieving the Complete Life for yourself, team members and the school community
• Team player, a genuine interest in streamlining processes and procedures to achieve efficiencies
• Emotional intelligence and the ability to “read the room” and connect with people
• Strong technical aptitude and the ability to learn innovative technology quickly
• Willingness to learn and research, with an enthusiasm for professional development
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Extreme attention to detail and desire for organization and accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple task and effective time management
• Strong project management skills and act with resourcefulness
• Enjoys and thrives working both independently as well as between two teams; client and Engage PEO

WORK LOCATION & TRAVEL:

•  Work location is onsite at academic client sites within metro Detroit
• A minimum of a 2-week new hire training will be held at our Michigan office in Grand Rapids
• Occasional travel to Grand Rapids, MI for quarterly trainings and other company in-person functions

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4-year degree in Human Resources or Business Administration
• 1-5 years' experience in a Human Resources professional setting
• 1-5 years' experience in payroll, HRIS, ATS, time and labor platforms, employee onboarding, and benefit administration

COMPENSATION:

The salary range for this position is listed below. However, you should know that the salary range may vary based on regional location, the candidate’s skill, and relevant experience. In addition, some positions may include a form of bonus or other incentive compensation, which would not be included in this salary range. 

Annual Salary Range: $60,000-$65,000

BENEFITS:

We offer a comprehensive Benefits Package to our full-time salaried, hourly, or commissioned workers. Our 2025 Benefits Package includes:

• 3 Weeks Paid Time-Off per Year (Increasing with seniority) 
• Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays 
• Your choice of Medical Insurance Plan or HSA with a generous employer contribution   
• Life Insurance with an employer-paid base 
• Dental and Vision 
• Long-Term Disability Insurance with an employer-paid base 
• Short-Term Disability Insurance 
• Pre-tax Savings on most employee insurance premiums 
• Medical Expense Flexible Spending Account 
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account 
• 401(k) enrollment with an automatic match
• Commuter and Parking Pre-tax Benefits
• Pet Insurance/Pet Assure Veterinarian Discount Plan  
• Discount Tickets on Theme Parks and Attractions 

We believe our success is primarily due to our diverse, talented employees who help to cultivate an inclusive learning culture. We encourage open, regular communication and development that fosters our strong team culture. We are committed to providing inclusive equal employment opportunities to all employees, applicants for employment, and other covered individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, national origin, citizenship, genetics, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Furthermore, we are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local anti-discrimination, anti-harassment, and anti-retaliation laws.

Engage PEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer