HR Specialist – Payroll & Compliance

KrocQuincy; Detroit, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Detroit is seeking an HR Assistant to support daily HR operations, maintain employment records, assist with timekeeping and payroll tasks, and help coordinate pre-employment screenings.

The role emphasizes communication with employees, adherence to safety policies, and basic clerical duties in a store environment, with weekend and evening hours and opportunities to learn across HR functions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or currently pursuing.
• Ability to speak, write and understand English for effective communication.
• Basic computer skills including POS system and payroll software.
• Ability to process payroll data and timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, maintain, and update employment records related to hiring, transferring, promoting, terminating, etc.
• Assist with electronic timekeeping data entry, schedule entry, and payroll processing.
• Assist with processing pre-employment paperwork such as background checks, Motor Vehicle Reports, as well as processing new hire orientation paperwork.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with safety protocols.
• Act as liaison to new and existing employees relative to explaining Salvation Army policies and procedures.
• Assist in all other areas of Human Resources Department as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Payroll software

POS system

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Point of Sale System

Payroll program

Job description

The Salvation Army in Detroit is seeking an HR Assistant to support daily HR operations, maintain employment records, assist with timekeeping and payroll tasks, and help coordinate pre-employment screenings.

The role emphasizes communication with employees, adherence to safety policies, and basic clerical duties in a store environment, with weekend and evening hours and opportunities to learn across HR functions.