Benefit Payroll Coordinator Entry

Hyundai America Technical Center - Superior Charter Township, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Superior Charter Township, MI

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is seeking a dedicated Compensation & Payroll Coordinator to join our team at the Superior Township, Michigan facility. This role is pivotal in supporting our compensation strategy and payroll functions across multiple locations, including Michigan, California, Georgia, Alabama, and Massachusetts. The Compensation/Benefit & Payroll Coordinator will be responsible for processing timesheets, updating payroll records, and addressing employee inquiries regarding payments. This position is essential in maintaining a competitive edge in the industry by analyzing our current total compensation packages and collaborating with the HR team to enhance and optimize our compensation strategy. Ultimately, the goal is to ensure that employees are compensated accurately and on time, in a manner that is both equitable and competitive. In this role, you will play a vital part in safeguarding the financial well-being of our organization, ensuring that our employees receive their pay accurately and punctually. The Compensation & Payroll Coordinator will develop systems to process payroll account transactions, coordinate timekeeping and payroll systems, oversee payroll changes, and ensure compliance with relevant laws and internal policies. You will also supervise and coach payroll clerks and assistants, liaise with auditors, manage payroll tax audits, and handle various financial compensations or deductions. Additionally, you will produce reports for upper management, respond to employee questions or complaints about salaries and payments, and collaborate with administrative staff to ensure accurate payroll records. To succeed in this role, the Compensation & Payroll Coordinator should possess strong problem-solving skills, the ability to multitask, and adaptability in a diverse environment with employees at all levels within the organization. Join our team and contribute to the smooth and effective operation of our payroll and compensation functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop systems to process payroll account transactions (e.g. salaries, benefits, garnishments, deductions, taxes and third-party payments)
• Coordinate timekeeping and payroll systems.
• Oversee processing of payroll changes (e.g. new hires, terminations, raises) and system upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and internal policies.
• Supervise and coach payroll clerks and assistants.
• Liaise with auditors and manage payroll tax audits.
• Process other financial compensations or deductions (e.g. annual bonuses, severance pay, taxes, worker's compensation)
• Handle benefit expenses, like insurance fees or paid leave.
• Produce reports to upper management upon request.
• Answer employee questions or complaints about salaries and payments.
• Work with authorities (e.g. IRS) on audits or requests.
• Work directly with Payroll System support to ensure all transactions are handled in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with all administrative staff to ensure all payroll records are accurately reflected.
• Handle any off-cycle payroll transactions.
• Process exempt & Non-exempt payroll information as monthly or Bi-weekly payroll.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, Business Administration, Human Resources or relevant fields.
• Proven experience as a payroll coordinator or similar role.
• Up to 3 years of related experience.
• Familiarity with payroll software/ HRIS (e.g. SAP, ADP, Kronos) and MS Office (especially Excel).
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Analytical research skills.
• Experience defining and implementing comprehensive compensation strategies.
• Comfort with use and analysis of external benchmarking data for compensation comparison.

Benefits

• Zero-dollar employee premiums on Medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• 100% employer-paid disability and Life insurance.
• Generous paid Time Off including vacation, sick, and abundant holidays.
• A Global Environment that fosters diversity.
• Competitive Salaries.
• Retirement savings and planning benefits.
• Flexible work hours, and hybrid work schedule options.
• Access to Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.