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Compensation & Benefits Specialist
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Robert Half
Grand Rapids, MI (In Person)
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Job Description
We are looking for a Compensation & Benefits Specialist to support payroll and employee benefits administration for a workforce of approximately 170 employees in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This Contract position is fully onsite and works a standard Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM schedule. The person in this role will help ensure accurate biweekly payroll processing, effective benefits coordination, and responsive support for compensation and leave-related matters across multiple shifts and employee groups.
Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end biweekly payroll activities for hourly and salaried employees, ensuring accurate processing for a workforce of about 170 team members.
- Review payroll data for completeness and correctness, including shift differentials, while partnering with supervisors who maintain employee timecards.
- Administer employee benefit programs and serve as a point of contact for questions related to medical, dental, retirement, and other benefit offerings.
- Coordinate 401(k) contribution approvals and related submissions with the designated retirement plan provider.
- Support benefits enrollment, changes, and ongoing reconciliation activities with external vendors, including dental plan administration.
- Assist with leave administration matters, including FMLA tracking, documentation, and communication with employees and managers.
- Maintain payroll and benefits records in Paylocity and help ensure data accuracy, compliance, and timely updates.
- Respond to employee and management inquiries regarding pay, deductions, benefit participation, and compensation-related issues.
- Contribute to special payroll or benefits projects and support process improvements as needed within the HR and payroll function.