Payroll & Benefits Specialist, HRIS & AI-Driven

Byrne; Rockford (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Byrne is seeking an HR Payroll + Benefits Specialist who will manage payroll, HRIS administration, and benefits, ensuring accurate processing, enrollment, and reporting. The role collaborates with multiple teams to support HR operations and implement process improvements.

The candidate will lead HRIS projects, oversee open enrollment, and train staff on payroll and HRIS tools, while maintaining confidentiality and delivering high-quality service to employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or 2–4 years of applicable HR experience.
• 3–7 years of Human Resources, Payroll or HRIS Analyst experience.
• Payroll processing, benefits administration and HRIS experience required.
• Experience with UltiPro preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll, bonuses, and other pay-related items accurately and on time.
• Manage HRIS projects with vendors and internal teams.
• Oversee yearly open enrollment setup and execution.
• Lead training on HRIS and payroll processes for new hires.
• Support onboarding and offboarding for all employees.
• Leverage AI/tools to improve payroll, HRIS, and benefits processes.

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

HRIS systems

UltiPro

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidentiality

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

2–4 years experience

Tools

UltiPro

Job description

Byrne is seeking an HR Payroll + Benefits Specialist who will manage payroll, HRIS administration, and benefits, ensuring accurate processing, enrollment, and reporting. The role collaborates with multiple teams to support HR operations and implement process improvements.

The candidate will lead HRIS projects, oversee open enrollment, and train staff on payroll and HRIS tools, while maintaining confidentiality and delivering high-quality service to employees.