Compensation/Benefit & Payroll Coordinator (Sr. Professional~Manager)

Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is looking
for a Compensation & Payroll Coordinator at our Superior Township,
Michigan facility:

The
Compensation/Benefit & Payroll Coordinator will be responsible for and
support our compensation strategy and payroll functions across the various
locations, such as Michigan, California, Georgia, Alabama, Massachusetts including
but not limited to contingent processing timesheets, updating payroll records
and answering employee questions about payments. You will help us maintain a
competitive edge in the industry by analyzing our current total compensation
packages and working with the HR team to enhance and optimize our compensation
strategy. Ultimately, you'll ensure
employees are compensated correctly and on time, in a way that is equitable and
competitive. To ensure success, the Compensation & Payroll Coordinator should
possess great problem-solving skills with the ability to multitask and adapt in
a diverse environment with employees at all levels within the
organization.

As
our Compensation/Benefit & Payroll Coordinator, you will play a vital role
in safeguarding the financial well-being of our organization and ensuring our
employees are paid accurately and on time. Join our team and contribute to the
smooth and effective operation of our payroll and compensation functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities, including but not limited
to:

• Structure and define HATCI's
  compensation strategy.
• Analyze current compensation
  strategy and provide recommendations for enhancement and improvement to
  maintain competitiveness in the market.
• Ensure compensation policies
  are consistent and compliant.
• Research and report on
  external benchmarking data to ensure compensation equity.
• Maintain local and global
  relationships with internal and external stakeholders to align on
  compensation strategy.
• Develop systems to process
  payroll account transactions (e.g. salaries, benefits, garnishments,
  deductions, taxes and third-party payments)
• Coordinate timekeeping and
  payroll systems.
• Oversee processing of
  payroll changes (e.g. new hires, terminations, raises) and system upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with
  relevant laws and internal policies.
• Supervise and coach payroll
  clerks and assistants.
• Liaise with auditors and
  manage payroll tax audits.
• Process other financial
  compensations or deductions (e.g. annual bonuses, severance pay, taxes,
  worker's compensation)
• Handle benefit expenses,
  like insurance fees or paid leave.
• Produce reports to upper
  management upon request.
• Answer employee questions or
  complaints about salaries and payments.
• Work with authorities (e.g.
  IRS) on audits or requests.
• Work directly with Payroll
  System support to ensure all transactions are handled in timely manner.
• Collaborate with all
  administrative staff to ensure all payroll records are accurately
  reflected.
• Handle any off-cycle payroll
  transactions.
• Process exempt &
  Non-exempt payroll information as monthly or Bi-weekly payroll.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, Business Administration, Human Resources or relevant fields.
• Proven experience as a payroll coordinator or similar role
• 7~10 years of related experience.
• Familiarity with payroll software/ HRIS (e.g. SAP, ADP, Kronos) and MS Office (especially Excel)
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills

Preferred Experience:

• Knowledge of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) regulations, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing compensation.
• Knowledge of compensation and wage structure
• Familiarity with human resource management software (SAP)
• Excellent understanding of multi-location payroll and taxes
• Analytical research skills
• Experience defining and implementing comprehensive compensation strategies.
• Comfort with use and analysis of external benchmarking data for compensation comparison.

What We Offer:

• Zero-dollar employee premiums on Medical, dental, and vision for you and your family
• 100% employer-paid disability and Life insurance
• Generous paid Time Off including vacation, sick, and abundant holidays.
• A Global Environment that fosters diversity
• Competitive Salaries
• Retirement savings and planning benefits
• Flexible work hours, and hybrid work schedule options
• Access to Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts