We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager to lead people operations for a manufacturing organization in Fraser, Michigan. This role will oversee employee relations, talent acquisition, compliance, and workforce planning while partnering closely with leadership and operations teams. The ideal candidate brings a practical understanding of payroll, labor regulations, and performance management, along with the ability to support both hourly and salaried employee groups.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead employee relations matters by conducting thorough reviews, documenting findings, and working across departments to resolve workplace concerns effectively.<br>• Drive full-cycle recruiting efforts for skilled manufacturing talent, including machinists and other hard-to-fill positions, to strengthen internal hiring success and reduce outside agency reliance.<br>• Analyze workforce metrics such as headcount, labor costs, and payroll trends, then present clear insights to leadership to support budgeting and staffing decisions.<br>• Partner with operations and management teams to support a productive work environment across both plant and office-based employee populations.<br>• Provide backup support for payroll processes and help ensure accurate, timely administration for a non-union workforce.<br>• Oversee onboarding, employee training, and performance support programs that improve retention and workforce readiness.<br>• Ensure HR practices remain aligned with applicable labor and employment laws, including equal employment opportunity standards and policy compliance.<br>• Supervise and support the HR Coordinator, providing guidance, prioritization, and day-to-day leadership for the HR function.
We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead and support essential HR activities for a fast-moving, multi-site organization in Toledo, Ohio. This position blends strategic partnership with daily hands-on execution, requiring someone who can guide leaders, support employees, and keep core HR programs running smoothly. The ideal candidate brings broad HR expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to manage both people-related issues and administrative priorities with professionalism.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Advise supervisors and employees on workplace concerns, policy application, performance matters, and appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.<br>• Partner with managers to address coaching, corrective action, and employee development needs across multiple operating locations.<br>• Maintain accurate human resources data and prepare reports within HR systems, including support for Paychex record management.<br>• Provide backup assistance for biweekly payroll processing for both hourly and salaried staff while helping ensure timely and accurate pay practices.<br>• Administer employee benefits activities such as enrollments, status updates, and related documentation in accordance with company procedures.<br>• Oversee recruiting efforts from sourcing through hiring, including posting roles, screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and supporting selection decisions.<br>• Manage the onboarding experience from offer acceptance through orientation so new team members are prepared for a successful start.<br>• Monitor adherence to employment laws and workplace regulations at the federal, state, and local levels, while maintaining organized records for audits and compliance reviews.<br>• Coordinate workers’ compensation reporting and claims administration, and support risk-related documentation and follow-up.<br>• Contribute to performance review cycles, performance improvement planning, retention efforts, and process enhancements that strengthen the employee experience and align HR practices with business goals.
We are looking for an experienced HR Recruiter to join our team in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on a contract basis. In this role, you will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, ensuring a seamless and detail-oriented hiring process. This position is ideal for someone passionate about talent acquisition and employee engagement within the financial services industry.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the recruitment process for various roles, including corporate, retail banking, operations, and lending positions.<br>• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies using tools such as job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, and community networks.<br>• Review resumes, conduct initial candidate screenings, and coordinate interview schedules.<br>• Provide hiring recommendations based on candidate evaluations and organizational needs.<br>• Act as a brand ambassador by promoting the company’s mission, culture, and community commitment during recruitment events.<br>• Manage onboarding paperwork, including offer letters and background checks, ensuring timely and accurate completion.<br>• Plan and facilitate engaging new employee orientation sessions to introduce company culture, policies, and key stakeholders.<br>• Collaborate with IT and facilities teams to ensure new hires have proper system access, equipment, and workspace setup.<br>• Organize role-specific training and track compliance requirements, supporting managers in onboarding plans.<br>• Maintain accurate recruitment and onboarding documentation while ensuring compliance with legal and internal policies.
We are looking for a Human Resources Administrator to support essential employee services and day-to-day HR operations in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling sensitive information with professionalism. The role will focus on onboarding coordination, employment documentation, background screening activities, and benefits-related administrative support.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Coordinate onboarding activities for new hires, ensuring required paperwork is completed accurately and on time.<br>• Prepare, review, and manage employment-related documents and legal forms in compliance with company standards and applicable regulations.<br>• Support background screening processes by initiating checks, tracking status updates, and following up on outstanding items.<br>• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation while safeguarding confidential information.<br>• Assist with benefits administration tasks, including employee communication, enrollment support, and record updates.<br>• Respond to routine HR inquiries and provide administrative support related to policies, procedures, and employee documentation.<br>• Track deadlines and ensure timely processing of personnel actions and compliance-related requirements.<br>• Work with internal stakeholders to help maintain efficient HR administrative workflows and documentation practices.
We are looking for an HR Generalist to support day-to-day human resources operations in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. This position plays an important role in maintaining accurate employee records, supporting compliance-related activities, and helping leaders manage workforce processes effectively across multiple locations. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work closely with plant leadership and employees in a multi-shift environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage employee leave programs by coordinating required paperwork, monitoring timelines, and advising supervisors on process expectations.<br>• Partner with plant and operations leaders to align human resources activities with staffing needs, shift coverage, and production demands.<br>• Administer workers’ compensation cases by facilitating reporting, communicating with insurance partners, and tracking claim progress through resolution.<br>• Prepare recurring and ad hoc workforce reports that highlight trends in turnover, safety, disciplinary activity, headcount, and compliance metrics.<br>• Maintain accurate HRIS and employee data for a workforce of more than 400 employees, including status updates, job changes, and personnel records.<br>• Create and refine HR documentation, reporting tools, and process guides to improve consistency and efficiency across supported sites.<br>• Review post-payroll results to confirm accuracy and identify issues requiring follow-up.<br>• Conduct onboarding check-ins to evaluate early employee experience, role understanding, and engagement after joining.<br>• Lead exit interview discussions, document feedback from departing employees, and summarize key themes for leadership consideration.
<p>Payroll Manager</p><p><strong>About Our Client</strong></p><p> Our client is a well-established, growth-oriented organization with a proven operating model and a strong commitment to employee experience. Known for its collaborative, energetic, and people-first culture, the company continues to expand while investing in modern systems, scalable processes, and high-quality workspaces. This is an environment where teams genuinely enjoy working together, ideas are welcomed, and leaders are empowered to make an impact.</p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p> The Payroll Manager is responsible for leading end-to-end payroll operations for a diverse, multi-state workforce that includes both hourly and salaried employees. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing while continuously improving systems, controls, and processes as the organization grows. The Payroll Manager serves as the internal subject-matter expert for payroll operations, tax compliance, audits, and reporting, and works closely with cross-functional partners to deliver an exceptional employee experience.</p><p>This position plays a critical role in supporting scale, driving efficiency, and maintaining compliance across federal, state, and local regulations in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee full-cycle, multi-state payroll processing for hourly and salaried populations</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage, hour, and payroll tax regulations</li><li>Review and approve payroll reconciliations, journal entries, and payroll reporting</li><li>Manage payroll audits, tax filings, year-end processes, and third-party vendor relationships</li><li>Serve as escalation point for payroll inquiries and complex issues</li><li>Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and external providers on payroll-related initiatives</li><li>Develop, document, and maintain payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability</li></ul><p>If your experience meets or exceeds the requirements below, and if you have questions or would like more information, please call Jeff Sokolowski directly at (248)365-6131, </p>
We are looking for an experienced Manager - Benefits and Retirement to lead the strategy, administration, and continuous improvement of employee benefit and retirement programs in Detroit, Michigan. This role oversees program design, vendor partnerships, compliance, and team operations while ensuring offerings remain competitive, cost-conscious, and aligned with organizational objectives. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in benefits management, retirement administration, and regulatory oversight, along with the ability to guide cross-functional decisions and support employees through complex programs.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the planning, execution, and day-to-day leadership of benefit and retirement offerings, ensuring effective service delivery across health, welfare, savings, and insurance programs.<br>• Supervise team members and operational workflows related to benefits and retirement administration, setting priorities and maintaining high standards for accuracy and responsiveness.<br>• Lead relationships with carriers, administrators, brokers, and other external partners, while reviewing agreements and coordinating contract-related actions through internal approval channels.<br>• Partner with purchasing, legal, and external advisors to assess vendor proposals, facilitate evaluations, and recommend selections that support value, compliance, and program quality.<br>• Oversee retirement plan administration, including enrollments, contributions, and transaction processing, to ensure records are completed correctly and within required timelines.<br>• Perform periodic reviews of retirement data such as eligibility, vesting, and contribution activity, resolving discrepancies and strengthening data integrity controls.<br>• Guide the development and annual administration of employee benefits programs, including policy updates, open enrollment execution, and ongoing program maintenance.<br>• Evaluate renewal rates, plan structures, and utilization trends, then present recommendations on program changes, carrier options, and cost management strategies to leadership.<br>• Administer leave and accommodation processes in accordance with applicable federal and state requirements, and support return-to-work coordination with leaders and organizational partners.<br>• Monitor legal and regulatory obligations, prepare employee communications and required notices, and collaborate with risk management on workers’ compensation matters and benefit usage trends.