HR Generalist — Payroll, Benefits & Culture Champion

LAFCU; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Tuition assistance

Work-life balance

Job summary

LAFCU is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join our Human Resources team in Michigan. This role partners with senior HR leadership to balance employee relations, payroll, benefits administration, compliance, and strategic HR initiatives while fostering a positive workplace culture.

Key responsibilities include payroll with UKG Ready, benefits management, Open Enrollment support, and driving performance management and HR projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Required experience with UKG Ready payroll system.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR leadership to support employee relations.
• Administer weekly payroll using UKG Ready while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Manage employee and retiree benefits, leave administration, tuition reimbursement, and other benefit programs.
• Coordinate Open Enrollment and respond to employee benefit questions.
• Support performance management, workforce analytics, compensation reviews, and other HR initiatives.
• Process employment verifications and maintain accurate personnel records.
• Conduct HR compliance audits and ensure adherence to employment laws and company policies.
• Help develop programs that recognize employee achievements and strengthen workplace culture.
• Assist with special HR projects and continuous process improvements.

Skills

Employee relations

Payroll

Benefits administration

HR compliance

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

UKG Ready

Job description

LAFCU is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join our Human Resources team in Michigan. This role partners with senior HR leadership to balance employee relations, payroll, benefits administration, compliance, and strategic HR initiatives while fostering a positive workplace culture.

Key responsibilities include payroll with UKG Ready, benefits management, Open Enrollment support, and driving performance management and HR projects.