Human Resources Specialist - Operations

macombgov; EE. UU.; Presencial; USD 67.000 - 86.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Macomb County is seeking an HR Specialist - Operations to assist with the full lifecycle of HR operations, onboarding, wage administration, payroll coordination, and HRIS optimization.

The role requires experience with Workday/Precision HRIS, strong data management skills, and the ability to support compliance activities under ACA, EEOC, ESTA and labor laws. Related travel and a non-exempt status are involved.

Formación

• Associate's Degree in HR, Organizational Development, Business Management or related field.
• Three years of HR or HRIS data management experience.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred in HR/related field.
• Experience with Workday Core HRIS, time tracking, absences and related processes.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with Workday and Precision HRIS to support employment, benefit and retirement processes.
• Contribute to wage, benefit and business process changes within HRIS systems.
• Assist with payroll earnings, deductions and retirement benefits in Workday.
• Prepare standard and custom HR reports for auditing and compliance.
• Collaborate with IT and Finance to ensure record accuracy and data integrity.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Data analysis

Oral and written communication

Educación

Associate's Degree in HR/related field

Bachelor's Degree preferred in HR/related field

Herramientas

Workday

Precision HRIS

Microsoft Office

OnBase

Descripción del empleo

As part of our total benefit package, Macomb County proudly offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, with no monthly premium to employees for single, two (2) person or family coverage. Health care, dental and vision benefits are effective the first day of employment.

To learn more about Macomb County benefits click here

CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Human Resources Specialist - Operations

SALARY:

$66,559.45 - $86,089.08

DEPARTMENT:

Human Resources and Labor Relations

Opening Date:

10/20/2026

Closing Date:

11/03/2026 12:00 a.m.

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt - overtime pursuant to Human Resources policy

Employment Relationship:

Just cause subject to probationary period

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under direction, assists with the full life cycle of Human Resources operations, employee onboarding, wage administration, payroll coordination, offboarding and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) optimization. Assists with compliance activities including Affordable Care Act (ACA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Earned Sick Time Act (ESTA), labor laws and record retention.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the Operations Administrator with managing and maintaining information systems, including Workday and Precision, to support employment, benefit and retirement processes.
• Assists in the administration of wage, benefit and business process changes within Workday and Precision HRIS systems
• Assists with the design, configuration, testing, implementation and maintenance of payroll earnings and deductions, allowances and other special pays, retirement and/or benefits in Workday.
• Assists with periodic HRIS system enhancements, testing and security role reviews.
• Serves as first-tier support for employee and timekeeper inquiries regarding Workday Self-Service, time-tracking, absences and general navigation.
• Supports the day-to-day activities of operations program area.
• Prepares and completes both standard and custom reports requests.
• Collaborates with Information Technology and Finance to troubleshoot issues and ensure record accuracy.
• Manages projects related to compliance (EEOC, ACA, ESTA, labor laws and record retention).
• Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Management or related field
• Three (3) years of human resources or HRIS data management experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Management or related field .
• Previous experience in Workday Core Human Capital Management, time tracking, absences and/or business processes

Required Licenses or Certifications

Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Various computer systems, including HRIS systems, Workday, Precision, Onbase, and Microsoft OfficeDatabase applications and report writing, data mining and collection for operational review
• Payroll processing procedures
• Public sector benefit and retirement programs
• Human Resources policies, procedures and best practicesHealth Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other laws or County policies for maintaining record confidentiality

Skill in:

• Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with staff and the public
• Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work for program staff and activities
• Attention to detail
• Exercising independent judgment and initiative in analyzing problems and making recommendations
• Performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature
• Performing somewhat complex mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages and ratiosConflict resolution
• Preparing and presenting technical written and verbal reports in a clear and logical manner
• Data analysis
• Organization and time management

Ability to:

• Understand and apply collective bargaining agreement language to job related situations
• Analyze data and make appropriate recommendations
• Make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations and established policies and procedures
• Speak and present information to audiences in a clear, concise manner
• Perform moderate to high level administrative related duties with a high degree of accuracy
• Understand and carry out oral and written direction
• Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
• Work in an environment which embraces the county's Dignity Campaign
• Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
• Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred
• Understand and carry out oral and/or written inst