Payroll & Benefits Generalist

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Grand Rapids, MI, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Cloud • Information Technology • Professional Services • Business Intelligence • Consulting • Cybersecurity
Technology is complex. Great relationships are not.
The Role
The Payroll & Benefits Generalist manages payroll processing, benefits administration, compliance with employment laws, and supports HR operations to enhance employee experience.
Summary Generated by Built In

People Driven Technology, Inc is a fast-growing, modern technology integrator focused on delivering innovative IT solutions across the Midwest. We are a family-owned, local firm that focuses on simple, scalable business and technical outcomes for our clients. We leverage our decades of the combined business, technology, and engineering experience to deliver these outcomes, in a methodical manner. We’re not out to build and measure our business based on revenue but rather by the collective successes of our customers. We believe that mutual integrity, passion, and teamwork are the cornerstone values that define the relationships with our customers and strategic partners. When we engage we are all-in so to better those we serve.

The Payroll & Benefits Generalist plays a key role in supporting core HR functions, including payroll processing, benefits administration, and HR operations. This position ensures accuracy and compliance while managing employee benefits and leave programs and adhering to employment laws and company policies. As a trusted resource to employees and leaders, this role helps deliver a positive employee experience and supports overall organizational effectiveness.

What You Would Do
  • Lead end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all applicable regulations.
  • Serve as the primary payroll expert, managing reconciliations, reporting, audits, and issue resolution.
  • Partner with Finance and vendors to optimize payroll systems, processes, and controls.
  • Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, and vendor coordination.
  • Lead open enrollment and serve as a resource for employee benefits and leave-related inquiries (e.g., FMLA).
  • Conduct benefits audits and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and reporting requirements.
  • Maintain compliant employee documentation and support regulatory requests.
  • Own HR systems and data integrity, including HRIS administration, reporting, and process optimization.
  • Support the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee changes, and off-boarding.
  • Drive process improvements, employee engagement initiatives, and cross-functional HR projects.
  • Perform other payroll, benefits, compliance, and HR-related duties as needed to support the organization.
What We Are Looking For
  • Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Accounting, or related field preferred.
  • 3+ years of progressive HR experience with deep expertise in payroll, benefits, compliance, and HR operations.
  • Professional certification (SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR, FPC/CPP) preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of employment laws, wage and hour regulations, and payroll/benefits best practices.
  • Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll, including reconciliations, reporting, and audits.
  • Advanced proficiency with HRIS, payroll, and benefits systems, including reporting and process optimization.
  • High attention to detail with sound judgment and discretion handling sensitive information.
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
  • Effective communication with an employee-focused approach, able to partner across multiple business units.
What We Would Offer You
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents.
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability.
  • Competitive compensation.
  • Collaborative and welcoming office culture.
  • Work-life balance and unlimited paid time off.

Recruitment Agency Notification

People Driven Technology, Inc does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Do not forward resumes to our careers email address, People Driven employees, or any other company location. People Driven Technology, Inc is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Equal Opportunity Employer

People Driven Technology, Inc is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and our business needs.

People Driven Technology, Inc is dedicated to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodations because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the recruiter and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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The Company
HQ: Byron Center, MI
177 Employees
Year Founded: 2021

What We Do

People Driven Technology, Inc is a customer-obsessed organization. We are a local, family-owned business that focuses on consumable outcomes for our clients. We leverage our decades of combined business, technology, and engineering experience to deliver these outcomes in a methodical manner.

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