Payroll & Benefits HR Generalist

Challenge Manufacturing; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing in Holland, MI is seeking a detail-oriented HR Generalist with strong payroll experience to support our manufacturing workforce. You will oversee weekly payroll, timekeeping, audits, garnishments, and leave administration while supporting broader HR functions.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and maintains confidentiality in a fast-paced environment. Manufacturing experience and HRIS proficiency expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, accounting, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of HR and/or payroll administration experience required.
• Experience processing high-volume hourly payroll required.
• Experience managing timekeeping systems, payroll audits, garnishments, and leave administration strongly preferred.
• Experience with HRIS/HCM systems required; Workday preferred.
• PHR Certification preferred.
• Union relations experience preferred (UAW).
• Previous automotive manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for hourly employees, including reviewing and auditing timecards, resolving discrepancies, ensuring approvals are completed, and validating payroll accuracy prior to submission.
• Administer and maintain employee timekeeping records, attendance tracking, and payroll-related data integrity.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee pay concerns, missed punches, shift differentials, and overtime issues in a timely manner.
• Manage payroll garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, and other wage attachments while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Coordinate leave administration processes, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers' compensation, personal leaves, and return-to-work communication with employees and leaders.
• Serve as a key point of contact for employee payroll and leave-related questions and communications.
• Support payroll audits, reporting, reconciliations, and compliance activities to ensure accurate payroll processing and recordkeeping.
• Maintain employee and applicant records in HRIS/HCM systems in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with onboarding, orientation, and new hire processing activities.
• Support employee relations activities including investigations, disciplinary actions, coaching conversations, and documentation.
• Coach and guide supervisors and managers on employee relations matters, attendance concerns, and policy interpretation.
• Assist with recruiting activities as needed, including reviewing applications, interviewing candidates, and onboarding new employees.
• Monitor attendance, tardiness, and absenteeism reporting and ensure appropriate documentation and follow-up actions are completed.
• Support employee benefits administration including enrollments, changes, open enrollment communication, and employee education.
• Maintain and support employee recognition and engagement programs.
• Cross-train and support additional HR functions as business needs evolve.

Skills

Payroll administration

Timekeeping

Leave administration

HR audits

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field

PHR Certification

Tools

Workday

HRIS/HCM systems

Job description

Challenge Manufacturing in Holland, MI is seeking a detail-oriented HR Generalist with strong payroll experience to support our manufacturing workforce. You will oversee weekly payroll, timekeeping, audits, garnishments, and leave administration while supporting broader HR functions.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and maintains confidentiality in a fast-paced environment. Manufacturing experience and HRIS proficiency expected.