Human Resource Specialist

Simon Group Holdings; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Simon Group Holdings is seeking an HR Generalist to independently manage routine HR processes with moderate complexity, including onboarding, benefits administration, payroll support, and employee relations inquiries in a corporate office setting.

The role emphasizes compliance with employment laws, accurate HR data reporting, timely payroll processing, and collaboration with Talent Acquisition on hiring strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology or a job-related field.
• Knowledge and skills typically acquired through 2-4 years of HR experience.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a positive onboarding experience and assist with new hire paperwork and I-9 documentation.
• Support benefits administration and ensure enrollment/change of elections are updated with the vendor system.
• Maintain personnel files in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Implement HR policies and process improvements to ensure accurate documentation.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to support hiring strategies and participate in interviews.
• Monitor and process payroll on a bi-weekly schedule including timesheets and deductions.
• Maintain payroll records and status changes for employees.
• Coordinate with benefits administrators to ensure correct deductions and retirement plans.
• Conduct routine audits of HR data and ensure record integrity.
• Participate in HR projects and initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Summary/Overview

Provides comprehensive HR support and is responsible for independently managing routine HR processes with moderate complexity. This role supports benefit administration, leave management, onboarding and offboarding, payroll preparation, employee relations inquiries, and HR data reporting. This role ensures compliance with HR policies and employment laws while delivering a high-quality team member experience.

Summary/Overview

Provides comprehensive HR support and is responsible for independently managing routine HR processes with moderate complexity. This role supports benefit administration, leave management, onboarding and offboarding, payroll preparation, employee relations inquiries, and HR data reporting. This role ensures compliance with HR policies and employment laws while delivering a high-quality team member experience.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Ensure a positive new hire experience through onboarding and orientation activities such as assist with new hire paperwork and I-9 documentation
• Support with benefits administration ensuring that new hire enrollments are completed, change of elections are updated with the vendor system ensuring compliance
• Maintain personnel files in accordance with federal and state regulations
• Implementation of HR policies and process improvements ensuring accurate HR documentation and compliance with policies and regulatory standards
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to support hiring strategies and participate in candidate interviews
• Monitor and process payroll on a bi-weekly schedule, which includes reviewing timesheets, hours worked, taxes, insurance, and team member information in connection with time management and administration accuracy
• Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, status changes, and pay adjustments
• Coordinate with benefits administrators to ensure correct deductions for benefits, leaves, garnishments, and retirement plans
• Conducts routine audits of HR data to ensure records are maintained and handled to the required standards
• Participates in HR projects/ initiatives

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology or a job-related field
• Knowledge and skills typically acquired through 2-4 years of HR experience
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel
• Attention to detail and accuracy

Preferred Education And Experience

• HR Certification

Work Environment

• Corporate office /desk environment

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities

Travel Required

• 15%