AUCH Construction

Payroll Specialist & HR Assistant

Pontiac, MI

Full-time

About This Job

Please note: We are not accepting solicitations from recruiters or third-party agencies for this position. Do not contact us regarding candidate submissions.

Reports To: HR Director & Assistant Controller

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Type: Full-Time, in office onsite (dual department reporting structure)

Position Overview

This unique, dual department position serves as both a Payroll Specialist and HR Assistant, offering critical support to the Assistant Controller and HR Director. The role is essential to ensure the smooth operation of payroll administration and compliance as well as assisting with the overall employee lifecycle processes. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented, multi-functional professional looking to build a well-rounded career in Payroll and HR.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll (50%)

Payroll Administration

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Process both weekly and bi-weekly payroll, including wage adjustments, timesheet corrections, and final pay calculations.

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Reconcile payroll registers and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

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Maintain accurate payroll records in the HRIS and payroll systems.

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Address and resolve employee inquiries regarding paychecks, withholdings, and deductions.

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Audit payroll entries for accuracy before submission to the payroll processor.

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Prepares and files monthly union fringe benefits

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Prepares all payroll related tax

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Processes payroll garnishments, Loans and court order withholdings

Timekeeping & Attendance

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Review, verify, and correct timesheets for hourly, salary, and overtime employees.

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Monitor attendance records and ensure proper documentation for paid and unpaid leave.

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Tracks and maintains employees Combined Time Off (CTO) where appropriate – this may include running regular CTO reports to inform Managers where their direct reports stand and look for any discrepancies

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Train and assist employees with Paycom Time Keeping

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Ensure appropriate Job Code Costing is applied in Time system

Compliance & Reporting

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Ensure all payroll activities comply with state, federal, and company regulations.

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Assist in preparing annual wage statements (e.g., W-2s) and reports for audits or tax filings.

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Support internal and external payroll audits by providing requested documentation.

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Handle Federal/State audits as required

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Assists in preparing reports for annual workers compensation audit

Human Resources (50%)

Data Entry & Reporting

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Input and update employee information in HRIS or payroll systems.

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Support HR Director turnover tracking, exit interview data, and employee engagement survey reporting

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Support HR Director with scheduling any training requests external and internal (lunch and learns, conferences, etc.)

Scheduling & Coordination

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Schedule HR-related meetings (e.g., onboarding, exit interviews, policy updates).

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Manage calendars for candidate interviews and training sessions.

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Coordinate and support HR Director’s calendar, meetings, and deadlines.

Interview Coordination

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Schedule candidate interviews and send calendar invites.

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Coordinate with hiring managers and candidates for availability. 

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Coordinate pre-employment processes like background checks and drug testing.

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Track and ensure completion of new hire training checklists.

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Assist and provide support for various recruiting events, including intern events

New Hire Onboarding

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Track and ensure completion of new hire training checklists.

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Set up new hire files electronically and physically

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Coordinate new hire welcome swag orders, track inventory, and distribute items for onboarding and events.

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Assist with scheduling onboarding events for new hires first few weeks (training, 1:1 meetings, group lunches, etc.)

Document Management

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Organize and maintain employee files (both physical and digital) to ensure compliance.

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Provide HR Director with support tracking and updating various HR projects, skills matrices, and training logs.

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Provide administrative support for HR audits, internal HR projects, and policy rollouts.

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Participate in HR team projects and initiatives as assigned by the HR Director.

Qualifications & Skills

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Education: Bachelors’ degree in HR, Accounting, Finance, or related field (or in lieu of education 5+ years’ experience in both Payroll and HR).

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Experience Desired:

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2+ years’ experience in HR

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3+ years’ experience in Payroll

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2+ years Payroll experience with Union employees

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Technical Skills: Proficiency in HRIS and payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paycom) and strong Microsoft Excel skills. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Paycom.

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Communication Skills: Clear, professional verbal and written communication skills.

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Detail-Oriented: Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

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Problem-Solving Skills: Proactive, solution-oriented approach to problem resolution.

Please note that this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; responsibilities may evolve or change as business needs arise, with or without prior notice.

AUCH Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

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Dental insurance

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Employee assistance program

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Health insurance

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Health savings account

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Life insurance

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Paid time off

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Referral program

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Retirement plan

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Vision insurance

Schedule:

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8 hour shift

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Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

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Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?

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Do you have at least 2 years of experience in full ownership of payroll processing?

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Are you comfortable spending over 70% of your time on payroll-related tasks (may with to 50/50 at times between Payroll and HR Assistant)?

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Do you prefer a behind-the-scenes administrative role or do you prefer a thought leadership/policy making decision role (please specify the most desired even if both are okay to you)

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How many years experience with Paycom do you have (if any)?

Ability to Commute:

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Pontiac, MI 48342 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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Payroll Specialist & HR Assistant

About This Job

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll (50%)

Payroll Administration

Timekeeping & Attendance

Compliance & Reporting

Human Resources (50%)

Data Entry & Reporting

Scheduling & Coordination

Interview Coordination

New Hire Onboarding

Document Management

Qualifications & Skills

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Schedule:

Application Question(s):

Ability to Commute:

Work Location: In person

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