Benefits Specialist Jobs in Michigan
Benefits Specialist jobs in Michigan are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated in the automotive, healthcare, and financial services sectors that anchor the state's economy, with openings at every level from entry-level HR coordinator to senior total rewards manager. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor generate the highest volume of postings, where major employers such as General Motors, Henry Ford Health, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan maintain large HR and benefits teams year-round. The most sought-after specialties in Michigan right now are health plan administration, retirement and 401(k) compliance, and leave management under FMLA. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Open roles11
Top employerMeijer
Top cityHolland, MI
Cities hiring9
Work type75% On-site
Top industryTransportation
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GREENMARK EQUIPMENT
Senior HRIS & Benefits Specialist
Holland, Michigan
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Payroll and Benefits Specialist
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Eaton County Health & Rehabilitation Services
Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Charlotte, Michigan
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City of Walker
Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Walker, Michigan
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Payroll and Benefits Specialist - onsite
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Eccalon
Payroll and Benefits Specialist - onsite
Detroit, Michigan
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West Side Beer Distributing
Payroll & Benefits Specialist
Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Senior HRIS & Benefits Specialist
GREENMARK EQUIPMENT·Holland, Michigan
Job functions:
Bachelor's degree in finance
Job Description
GreenMark Equipment is the premier John Deere dealership in Southwestern Michigan and Northern Indiana with 17 locations to serve our customers. We are committed to providing value-added equipment solutions through our sales, service and support to farmers, commercial businesses, large property owners and homeowners. GreenMark Equipment is built on integrity, quality products, a highly trained team, and offering quality service at competitive prices.
GreenMark offers the following benefits:
- Health insurance starts on your first day of employment
- 401k with company match
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Competitive wages
- Employee discounts
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior HRIS & Benefits Specialist serves as GreenMark's subject matter expert for human resources information systems, employee benefits, payroll administration, and HR analytics. This position is responsible for optimizing HR technology, ensuring data integrity, administering employee benefit programs, leading the annual Open Enrollment process, and delivering responsive support to employees, leaders, and benefit partners. The role partners closely with HR leadership, Finance, managers, and external vendors to improve operational efficiency, maintain compliance, and enhance the employee experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
HRIS Administration & System Optimization
- Serve as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for Paycom, ensuring employee processes and workflows operate efficiently throughout the employee lifecycle while continuously optimizing system capabilities, automation, and data integrity.
- Administer employee lifecycle transactions, including onboarding, I-9 and E-Verify compliance, employee changes, organizational updates, offboarding, and HR record maintenance.
- Lead the implementation of new Paycom functionality and partner with HR leadership to improve workflows, expand system use, and reduce manual processes.
- Maintain organizational structures, employee records, reporting relationships, and related information in Paycom and GreenMark Connect; conduct routine audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Payroll & Compensation Administration
- Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and timely in accordance with established controls, company policies, and applicable requirements.
- Administer payroll-related activities, including technician labor imports, commissions, incentive and bonus payments, reimbursements, retirement contributions, garnishments, support orders, and payments for independent contractors.
- Review timekeeping, PTO and punch requests, accruals, vacation rollovers, part-time employee eligibility, unpaid time off, and other payroll adjustments for accuracy and policy compliance.
- Coordinate annual payroll and retirement plan activities, including audits, reconciliations, true-up processes, and year-end requirements.
Benefits Administration
- Serve as the primary administrator for GreenMark's employee benefit programs and the primary point of contact for employees regarding enrollment, eligibility, claims, qualifying life events, and benefit-related processes.
- Lead and champion annual Open Enrollment, including planning, communications, vendor coordination, system configuration, testing, employee education, location visits, and successful execution.
- Develop and deliver year-round benefit education and conduct comprehensive benefit orientation for all new hires.
- Serve as GreenMark's primary liaison with insurance carriers, brokers, retirement plan administrators, and other benefit partners to resolve issues, support renewals, implement plan changes, and maintain strong service levels.
- Serve as the primary administrator for unemployment claims, ensuring timely responses to state agencies, maintaining required documentation, and coordinating with managers throughout the claims process.
- Administer benefit-related processes, including vendor payments, FMLA documentation, Short-Term Disability claims and payments, ACA eligibility reporting, and Motor Vehicle Record requirements.
HR Analytics, Reporting & Compliance
- Serve as the HR team's subject matter expert for workforce analytics, dashboard development, and HR reporting.
- Develop and distribute recurring workforce metrics, payroll analytics, weekly termination reports, monthly turnover reports, and other reporting that supports business decision-making.
- Complete required regulatory reporting, including EEO-1 and Bureau of Labor Statistics Multi-Worksite Reports.
- Maintain accurate, confidential, and audit-ready HR records; support internal and external audits related to HRIS, payroll, benefits, retirement plans, and regulatory compliance.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.
Employee Programs & Additional Responsibilities
- Administer employee apparel and uniform programs, annual eligibility tracking, and referral bonus administration and communications.
- Leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies to improve productivity, streamline HR processes, enhance decision-making, and increase the effectiveness of HR services while exercising sound judgment, maintaining appropriate human oversight, and protecting confidential information.
- Support HR initiatives, special projects, and continuous improvement efforts as assigned.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires periodic travel between GreenMark locations for meetings, onboarding, training, and other business needs. Travel to all GreenMark locations is required during the annual Open Enrollment period.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in HRIS administration, employee benefits, payroll, HR operations, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated experience administering an HRIS and leading system optimization, implementation, or process improvement initiatives required; Paycom experience strongly preferred.
- Experience administering employee benefit programs and leading Open Enrollment required.
- Experience processing payroll and supporting multi-state payroll, retirement plan administration, and regulatory reporting preferred.
Knowledge & Skills
- Advanced knowledge of HRIS administration, payroll, benefits, employee data management, and HR reporting.
- Ability to translate business needs into efficient system workflows, practical solutions, and clear operating processes.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, resolve discrepancies, and communicate insights through reports and dashboards.
- Proven ability to manage complex, deadline-driven processes with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with employees, leaders, Finance, vendors, and benefit partners.
- Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive employee information.
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, adapt to changing business needs, and support continuous improvement in a multi-location environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and the ability to learn and maximize business technologies.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position primarily works in an office environment and requires the ability to regularly sit, stand, and walk throughout the workday. The employee frequently uses a computer, keyboard, telephone, and other office equipment while communicating with employees, customers, and vendors. Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of materials weighing up to 20 pounds may be required. The position requires repetitive hand and wrist movements, the ability to read computer screens and documents, and occasional travel between GreenMark locations. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when entering shop, warehouse, or customer work areas.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
GreenMark Equipment is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
GREENMARK EQUIPMENT
Senior HRIS & Benefits Specialist
Holland, Michigan
Added 1d ago
Job functions:
Bachelor's degree in finance
Job Description
GreenMark Equipment is the premier John Deere dealership in Southwestern Michigan and Northern Indiana with 17 locations to serve our customers. We are committed to providing value-added equipment solutions through our sales, service and support to farmers, commercial businesses, large property owners and homeowners. GreenMark Equipment is built on integrity, quality products, a highly trained team, and offering quality service at competitive prices.
GreenMark offers the following benefits:
- Health insurance starts on your first day of employment
- 401k with company match
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Competitive wages
- Employee discounts
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior HRIS & Benefits Specialist serves as GreenMark's subject matter expert for human resources information systems, employee benefits, payroll administration, and HR analytics. This position is responsible for optimizing HR technology, ensuring data integrity, administering employee benefit programs, leading the annual Open Enrollment process, and delivering responsive support to employees, leaders, and benefit partners. The role partners closely with HR leadership, Finance, managers, and external vendors to improve operational efficiency, maintain compliance, and enhance the employee experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
HRIS Administration & System Optimization
- Serve as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for Paycom, ensuring employee processes and workflows operate efficiently throughout the employee lifecycle while continuously optimizing system capabilities, automation, and data integrity.
- Administer employee lifecycle transactions, including onboarding, I-9 and E-Verify compliance, employee changes, organizational updates, offboarding, and HR record maintenance.
- Lead the implementation of new Paycom functionality and partner with HR leadership to improve workflows, expand system use, and reduce manual processes.
- Maintain organizational structures, employee records, reporting relationships, and related information in Paycom and GreenMark Connect; conduct routine audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Payroll & Compensation Administration
- Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and timely in accordance with established controls, company policies, and applicable requirements.
- Administer payroll-related activities, including technician labor imports, commissions, incentive and bonus payments, reimbursements, retirement contributions, garnishments, support orders, and payments for independent contractors.
- Review timekeeping, PTO and punch requests, accruals, vacation rollovers, part-time employee eligibility, unpaid time off, and other payroll adjustments for accuracy and policy compliance.
- Coordinate annual payroll and retirement plan activities, including audits, reconciliations, true-up processes, and year-end requirements.
Benefits Administration
- Serve as the primary administrator for GreenMark's employee benefit programs and the primary point of contact for employees regarding enrollment, eligibility, claims, qualifying life events, and benefit-related processes.
- Lead and champion annual Open Enrollment, including planning, communications, vendor coordination, system configuration, testing, employee education, location visits, and successful execution.
- Develop and deliver year-round benefit education and conduct comprehensive benefit orientation for all new hires.
- Serve as GreenMark's primary liaison with insurance carriers, brokers, retirement plan administrators, and other benefit partners to resolve issues, support renewals, implement plan changes, and maintain strong service levels.
- Serve as the primary administrator for unemployment claims, ensuring timely responses to state agencies, maintaining required documentation, and coordinating with managers throughout the claims process.
- Administer benefit-related processes, including vendor payments, FMLA documentation, Short-Term Disability claims and payments, ACA eligibility reporting, and Motor Vehicle Record requirements.
HR Analytics, Reporting & Compliance
- Serve as the HR team's subject matter expert for workforce analytics, dashboard development, and HR reporting.
- Develop and distribute recurring workforce metrics, payroll analytics, weekly termination reports, monthly turnover reports, and other reporting that supports business decision-making.
- Complete required regulatory reporting, including EEO-1 and Bureau of Labor Statistics Multi-Worksite Reports.
- Maintain accurate, confidential, and audit-ready HR records; support internal and external audits related to HRIS, payroll, benefits, retirement plans, and regulatory compliance.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.
Employee Programs & Additional Responsibilities
- Administer employee apparel and uniform programs, annual eligibility tracking, and referral bonus administration and communications.
- Leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies to improve productivity, streamline HR processes, enhance decision-making, and increase the effectiveness of HR services while exercising sound judgment, maintaining appropriate human oversight, and protecting confidential information.
- Support HR initiatives, special projects, and continuous improvement efforts as assigned.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires periodic travel between GreenMark locations for meetings, onboarding, training, and other business needs. Travel to all GreenMark locations is required during the annual Open Enrollment period.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in HRIS administration, employee benefits, payroll, HR operations, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated experience administering an HRIS and leading system optimization, implementation, or process improvement initiatives required; Paycom experience strongly preferred.
- Experience administering employee benefit programs and leading Open Enrollment required.
- Experience processing payroll and supporting multi-state payroll, retirement plan administration, and regulatory reporting preferred.
Knowledge & Skills
- Advanced knowledge of HRIS administration, payroll, benefits, employee data management, and HR reporting.
- Ability to translate business needs into efficient system workflows, practical solutions, and clear operating processes.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, resolve discrepancies, and communicate insights through reports and dashboards.
- Proven ability to manage complex, deadline-driven processes with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with employees, leaders, Finance, vendors, and benefit partners.
- Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential and sensitive employee information.
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, adapt to changing business needs, and support continuous improvement in a multi-location environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and the ability to learn and maximize business technologies.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position primarily works in an office environment and requires the ability to regularly sit, stand, and walk throughout the workday. The employee frequently uses a computer, keyboard, telephone, and other office equipment while communicating with employees, customers, and vendors. Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of materials weighing up to 20 pounds may be required. The position requires repetitive hand and wrist movements, the ability to read computer screens and documents, and occasional travel between GreenMark locations. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when entering shop, warehouse, or customer work areas.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
GreenMark Equipment is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
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Find Benefits Specialist JobsBenefits Specialist Jobs by City in Michigan
Where Michigan roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Holland
2 jobsGrand Rapids
2 jobsFlint
1 jobMonroe
1 jobWalker
1 jobDetroit
1 jobLivonia
1 jobCharlotte
1 jobByron Center
1 jobBenefits Specialist Job Market in Michigan
A snapshot from current Michigan openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Transportation & Logistics
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in benefits specialist jobs across Michigan.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field required
- CEBS, PHR, or SHRM-CP certification strongly preferred by Michigan employers
- Three or more years administering group health, dental, vision, or retirement benefits
- Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP, or ADP
- Working knowledge of ERISA, FMLA, ACA compliance, and Michigan employment law
- Strong analytical skills including benefits cost modeling and open enrollment reporting
Benefits Specialist Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a benefits specialist in Michigan?
Most Michigan employers require a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field as the starting point for a benefits specialist role. Michigan does not issue a state-specific license for this position, so professional certification is the recognized credential that sets candidates apart. The Certified Employee Benefit Specialist designation from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans and the SHRM-CP from the Society for Human Resource Management are the credentials Michigan employers reference most in job postings.
How much do benefits specialists make in Michigan?
Benefits specialists in Michigan earn a median of about $79,480 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $52,470 for the lowest 10% to over $127,870 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire benefits specialists in Michigan?
Employers hiring benefits specialists in Michigan right now include Meijer, Eccalon, and INSIGHT, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Michigan's concentration of large automotive manufacturers, major hospital systems, and regional insurance carriers means demand for benefits specialists is spread across a wider range of industries than in most states.
Which Michigan cities have the most benefits specialist jobs?
The Michigan cities with the most benefits specialist openings are Holland, Grand Rapids, and Flint. Detroit leads because of the density of corporate headquarters, health systems, and financial institutions in the metro, while Grand Rapids draws volume from its large healthcare and manufacturing employers, and Ann Arbor benefits from the University of Michigan's extensive HR operations alongside a growing life sciences and tech sector.
Are there remote benefits specialist jobs in Michigan?
Yes, and more than most HR roles, because benefits administration is largely desk-based and systems-driven work that translates well to remote environments. About 25% of benefits specialist openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how broadly employers have embraced flexible arrangements for this function. Open enrollment support, vendor coordination, and compliance reporting are the sub-functions most consistently offered on a fully remote basis.
How can I get hired as a benefits specialist in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing an HR coordinator or HR generalist role at a large Michigan employer and taking on benefits administration as part of that position. Henry Ford Health, Beaumont Health, and the University of Michigan all post early-career HR openings that include benefits exposure. Completing the SHRM-CP exam before applying signals commitment and gives candidates a concrete credential to offset thin experience. A lateral move from a benefits broker's client services team or an insurance carrier's enrollment support desk is another common route Michigan hiring managers recognize.
Where can I find and apply to benefits specialist jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to benefits specialist jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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