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Compensation & Benefits Specialist

United States, Grand Rapids · Job Posted May 27, 2026
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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.

Job Responsibility

  • 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

Requirements

  • Experience handling payroll and benefits administration in a detail-oriented HR, payroll, or compensation environment
  • Working knowledge of Paylocity or a similar HRIS/payroll platform used for payroll and benefits processing
  • Familiarity with benefit functions such as enrollments, deductions, vendor coordination, and employee support
  • Understanding of compensation and benefits practices, including shift differential pay and payroll processing for mixed employee groups
  • Experience supporting FMLA or other leave administration processes with strong attention to confidentiality and compliance
  • Ability to work onsite in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on a permanent 40-hour weekly schedule
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines, maintain accurate records, and resolve issues efficiently

What we offer

  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • eligibility to enroll in company 401(k) plan
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