HR Specialist — Payroll, Benefits & Onboarding

Zealcu; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeal Credit Union in Livonia, MI is seeking an experienced Human Resources Specialist to champion our culture and support managers and teams across the organization. You will oversee daily HR operations, including payroll processing, benefits and leave administration, and all facets of recruitment and onboarding.

This onsite role requires a solid foundation in employment laws and HR best practices, plus strong communication, discretion with confidential information, and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of HR Specialist or related experience.
• 2-year college degree or equivalent; BA preferred.
• Knowledge of employment laws.
• Knowledge of HR best practices.
• Strong research, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience processing payroll.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with an HRIS.
• Experience with benefits administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on policies, procedures, programs, benefits, and payroll questions.
• Manage comprehensive leave of absence programs (FMLA, ADA, STD/LTD) with compliance and proper documentation.
• Lead talent acquisition: postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, offers, onboarding experiences.
• Maintain accurate employee records within the HRIS and analyze metrics to update leadership on trends.
• Manage monthly benefit invoice audits, funding, and vendor resolutions.
• Process bi-weekly and off-cycle payroll, timecard reviews, journal entries, garnishments, and FOC orders.
• Lead benefits administration for open enrollments and employee education.
• Support training coordination and process-improvement initiatives; ensure punctuality and attendance.

Skills

Payroll processing

HRIS

Benefits administration

Communication

Organization

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

BA preferred

Tools

Paylocity

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

Zeal Credit Union in Livonia, MI is seeking an experienced Human Resources Specialist to champion our culture and support managers and teams across the organization. You will oversee daily HR operations, including payroll processing, benefits and leave administration, and all facets of recruitment and onboarding.

This onsite role requires a solid foundation in employment laws and HR best practices, plus strong communication, discretion with confidential information, and attention to detail.