HR Generalist

Description

Hema-Tec, Inc. is a healthcare organization committed to delivering high-quality patient care while supporting a strong, engaged workforce. We are seeking a detail-oriented HR Generalist to ensure accuracy, compliance, and day-to-day execution of our HR operations. This is a hands-on, operational role ideal for an HR professional who values precision, follow-through, and collaboration.

The HR Generalist plays a key role in ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of payroll processing, benefits administration, HRIS data management, compliance activities, and employee relations. This position works closely with the HR Manager and internal partners to maintain accurate data, support audits and reporting, and deliver a consistent, compliant employee experience. The role supports compensation administration and reporting but does not own a high-level compensation strategy or financial modeling.

Pay: $60,000-$65,000

Shift: Full-time, Monday – Friday

Location: Clawson, MI — Home Office

Reports to: Human Resource Manager

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health and wellness plans
• Company matching 401(k)
• Generous paid time off and holiday policies
• Team member recognition programs
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Collaborative, supportive team culture
  
  

Primary Responsibilities

• Administer and validate bi-weekly payroll for all team members, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely resolution of discrepancies; serve as payroll backup as needed.
• Administer team member benefits, including enrollments, life events, open enrollment coordination, vendor and broker communication, and team member education.
• Maintain accurate benefit eligibility and enrollment records to support benefit integrations and compliance audits.
• Maintain HRIS data integrity (Paylocity preferred) through regular audits, updates, and validation checks; run standard HRIS reports related to headcount, payroll, benefits, and compliance.
• Prepare, validate, and reconcile HR data to support audits, Finance reporting, and leadership requests; identify data discrepancies, correct errors, and escalate unresolved issues.
• Manage leave administration (FMLA, short-term, and long-term disability), ensuring proper documentation, compliance, and timely communication with managers and team members.
• Support compliance and audit activities, including ACA reporting, EEO-1, 401(k) audits, Form 5500 preparation, unemployment reporting, and SUI tracking.
• Serve as a point of contact for routine team member relations inquiries; investigate issues, recommend policy-aligned solutions, and escalate complex matters to the HR Manager.
• Coordinate team member lifecycle processes, including onboarding, status changes, transfers, and offboarding, ensuring a seamless experience.
• Support performance management cycles through documentation, tracking, and process coordination, partnering with leadership to maintain fairness and equity.
• Participate in HR projects, cross-functional initiatives, and continuous process improvement efforts, contributing to the overall HR strategy and team member experience.
• Assist the HR department with administrative support and other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive HR experience, with emphasis on payroll, benefits, HRIS, compliance, or HR reporting.
• HRIS experience required; Paylocity experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
  
  

Core Skills

• Strong attention to detail with a demonstrated focus on data accuracy, documentation, and audit readiness.
• Experience with payroll and benefits administration, including compliance and vendor coordination.
• Ability to run and validate standard HR reports and support audits and Finance reporting needs.
• Familiarity with FMLA, ACA, EEO-1, unemployment, and benefits-related compliance activities.
• An analytical mindset to identify inconsistencies and data issues, and partner effectively with Finance and HR leadership.
• Clear, professional communication skills and a high level of discretion when handling confidential information.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills in a deadline-driven environment.
  
  

Preferred (Nice To Have)

• Experience supporting benefits renewals and broker relationships.
• Prior involvement in 401(k) audit preparation or Form 5500 support.
• Experience partnering with Finance on payroll or benefits reconciliations.