HRIS & Payroll Operations Specialist

Position Summary:

The HRIS & Payroll Operations Specialist, located in Southfield MI, plays a critical role in supporting the organization's HR technology and payroll functions. This blended role is responsible for managing employee data, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, and serving as the first point of contact for HRIS and payroll-related inquiries through a structured triage intake process. 

Triage Intake & Case Management 

• Serve as the first point of contact for HRIS and payroll-related requests. 

• Log, categorize, and prioritize incoming tickets or inquiries. 

• Escalate complex cases to appropriate teams while ensuring timely resolution. 

• Track trends in inquiries to identify process improvement opportunities. 

Assist the Payroll Manager with Payroll Processing 

• Collect and verify timekeeping data and payroll inputs. 

• Process bi-weekly/monthly payroll in compliance with local regulations. 

• Handle deductions, bonuses, and adjustments accurately. 

• Reconcile payroll reports and coordinate with Finance for funding. 

• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, taxes, and benefits. 

• Assist with regulatory reporting requirements such as EEO-1, VETS-4212, Verification of Employment, Unemployment Claims, Workers Comp. 

Key Responsibilities 

HRIS Administration 

• Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS system. 

• Support system upgrades, testing, and configuration. 

• Develop training materials and conduct workshops for HR and business users. 

• Generate reports and dashboards for HR and leadership teams. 

• Ensure data integrity through regular audits and reconciliations. 

• Collaborate with IT and vendors to resolve system issues. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent work experience.

• 3+ years of experience in HRIS and payroll operations. 

• Proficiency in HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday, SAP, ADP, UKG). 

• Strong understanding of payroll regulations and compliance. 

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. 

• Experience with ticketing or case management systems is a plus. 

Preferred Attributes 

• Fluent in Spanish a Plus. 

• Detail-oriented with a passion for process optimization. 

• Comfortable working across departments and time zones. 

• Able to handle sensitive information with discretion. 

• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. 

The base pay hiring rate expected for this position is: $64,000 -$80,000

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Frequent hand motion and repetitive tasks including using a computer for typing.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally do immediate reaching and overhead reaching to perform various duties, frequent standing for varied amounts of time to perform various duties, frequent walking for varied amounts of time to perform various duties.  Squat or bend to perform various duties.  Occasionally climb stairs.

Benefits and Perks

Methode offers US employees Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life & Disability insurance, a wellness program, and time off benefits.

Voluntary benefit plans include Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance.  

Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program, and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics per the EEO Poster available here . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call (708) 867-6777 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.