HR Leader - Payroll & Benefits

Orion Solutions Group; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Solutions Group is seeking a Human Resources Director to lead its HR function and support organizational growth. This senior role partners with executive leadership and Operations to shape workforce strategy, strengthen employee engagement, and build people-focused processes that drive operational success.

The role oversees policy development, payroll and benefits, HRIS, compliance, and reporting. You will lead HR initiatives across multi-state operations and guide a high-impact team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Five+ years progressive HR leadership experience.
• Experience supporting a multi-state workforce.
• Experience with HRIS/payroll systems; Paychex experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, best practices, and compliance.
• Experience developing and implementing HR policies, programs, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HR function and provide direction to HR team members, partnering with leadership on workforce planning and development.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, programs, and practices with compliance.
• Oversee payroll, benefits, compensation, HRIS administration, and HR reporting.
• Guide employee relations, performance management, investigations, and separations.
• Oversee recruiting, onboarding, training, evaluations, recognition, and other HR programs.
• Partner with Operations on workplace injuries, safety incidents, and HR follow-up.
• Analyze HR metrics and provide reporting and recommendations to leadership.
• Evaluate and improve HR processes, systems, and programs for efficiency and growth.
• Lead HR projects and support company-wide initiatives.

Skills

HR leadership

Strategic partnership

Employee relations

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business Admin

Tools

HRIS/payroll systems

Job description

Orion Solutions Group is working with a successful equipment testing service provider in search of a Human Resources Director to lead its HR function and support continued organizational growth. This is an opportunity to partner with senior leadership and Operations to shape workforce strategy, strengthen employee engagement, and build the people-focused processes that drive operational success.Job Highlights

• Leadership role partnering directly with senior leadership and Operations
• Broad ownership of HR strategy, programs, and processes
• Salary, $95-105K

Responsibilities

• Lead the HR function, provide direction to HR team members, and partner with leadership on workforce planning, staffing, employee development, retention, and organizational needs.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, programs, and practices while ensuring compliance with federal and state employment laws.
• Oversee payroll administration, benefits, compensation, employee changes, HRIS administration, and HR reporting.
• Guide employee relations, performance management, corrective action, workplace investigations, and employee separations.
• Oversee recruiting, onboarding, training and development, performance evaluations, employee recognition, and other HR programs.
• Partner with Operations on workplace injuries, safety incidents, and appropriate HR follow-up.
• Analyze HR metrics and provide reporting and recommendations to company leadership.
• Evaluate and improve HR processes, systems, and programs to enhance efficiency, compliance, and organizational growth.
• Lead HR projects and support company-wide initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Five or more years of progressive HR experience, including HR leadership.
• Experience supporting a multi-state workforce preferred.
• Experience with HRIS/payroll systems; Paychex experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and compliance.
• Experience with employee relations, payroll, benefits administration, recruiting, compensation, and HR compliance.
• Experience developing and implementing HR policies, programs, and processes.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.