Human Resources Specialist

The JPI Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The JPI Group is seeking an experienced HR Operations professional to support multi-state payroll, compliance, and employee data management in a fast-paced environment.

You will own end-to-end payroll processes, handle status changes, and manage PTO balances while ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws. Strong HRIS experience, preferably Workday, is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years in HR Operations with payroll, benefits, and leave administration.
• 5+ years multi-state payroll experience across multiple jurisdictions.
• 5 years of knowledge of FLSA, FMLA, ADA, COBRA, HIPAA, unemployment and state leave requirements.
• HRIS administration experience, with Workday highly preferred; reporting, analytics, auditing, and system maintenance.
• Experience leading compliance and audits (e.g., 401(k), payroll, or benefits audits).
• Attention to detail with ability to identify data discrepancies and implement sustainable controls.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills; handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Assist with multi-state payroll processing, including execution support, validation and reconciliation, ensuring compliance with wage, tax and employment laws.
• Process team member status changes (promotions, rehires, resignations, retirements, transfers).
• Manage PTO accruals and audit balances for accuracy.
• Support timely responses to payroll and IRS tax notices and assist with employer registrations under applicable laws.

Skills

Payroll operations

HR data management

Multi-state payroll

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Data privacy

Time management

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

• Assist with multi-state payroll processing, including execution support, validation, and reconciliation, while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local wage, tax, and employment laws.
• Process team member status changes (i.e., promotions, rehires, resignations, retirements, transfers, etc.).
• Manage paid time off (PTO) accruals and audit team member balances for accuracy.
• Support timely responses to payroll and IRS tax notices and assist with employer registrations as required under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• (5 years) Proven experience in HR Operations, with hands‑on ownership of compliance and employee data management responsibilities, and experience supporting payroll, benefits, and leave administration.
• (5 years) Demonstrated end‑to‑end multi-state payroll experience, including execution, controls, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• (5 years) Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, including payroll tax requirements and leave administration.
• (5 years) Hands‑on HRIS administration experience, with Workday highly preferred; specifically in HR administration, reporting, analytics, auditing, and system maintenance.
• Experience leading compliance and audits (e.g., 401(k), payroll, or benefits audits).
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to identify data discrepancies, trace root causes, and implement sustainable controls.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and critical‑thinking skills; able to work independently and manage sensitive, confidential information with discretion.
• Experience proactively monitoring employment law updates through trusted sources (e.g., SHRM, legal alerts, regulatory publications) and translating changes into compliant HR operations practices.
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, COBRA, HIPAA, unemployment, and state‑specific leave requirements.
• Data and analysis expertise.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Solution‑oriented, creative thinker with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with MS Office, tech‑savvy.
• Must have a high sense of urgency, customer‑service driven, and team player mentality.

Licenses & Certifications

• SHRM‑CP or SHRM‑SCP certification preferred, or demonstrated commitment to ongoing education in HR compliance and employment law.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Required to sit, stand, walk; talk and hear; and ability to touch and handle tools and/or controls
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds
• Noise level is typically low to moderate

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above information describes the general duties and requirements necessary to perform the principle functions of the position. This shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the duties and requirements that may be necessary in this position.

The JPI Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.