People & Culture Partner - Payroll, Benefits & Onboarding

Zeal Credit Union; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeal Credit Union in Livonia, MI is seeking a Human Resources Partner to champion culture, support managers, and deliver exceptional employee experiences. You will oversee payroll, benefits and leave administration, and lead recruitment and onboarding to ensure compliant, streamlined HR processes.

The role requires HR generalist experience, solid knowledge of employment laws, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Qualifications

• 4+ years HR generalist or related experience
• Knowledge of employment laws
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience processing payroll
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with an HRIS
• Experience with benefits administration

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on policies, procedures, programs, benefits and payroll questions
• Manage comprehensive leave of absence programs (FMLA, ADA, STD/LTD) and ensure compliance
• Drive talent acquisition: postings, screening, interviews, offers, onboarding
• Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS and analyze metrics for leadership updates
• Oversee monthly benefit invoicing, funding, vendor resolutions, and garnishments/FOC orders
• Support training coordination and process-improvement initiatives
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws

Skills

HR generalist

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

HRIS

Employment laws

Communication

Confidential information handling

Education

2-year degree or equivalent

BA preferred

Tools

Paylocity

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

Job description

Zeal Credit Union in Livonia, MI is seeking a Human Resources Partner to champion culture, support managers, and deliver exceptional employee experiences. You will oversee payroll, benefits and leave administration, and lead recruitment and onboarding to ensure compliant, streamlined HR processes.

The role requires HR generalist experience, solid knowledge of employment laws, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.