Human Resources Assistant Jobs in Michigan

Part-Time Human Resources Manager

Location: Livonia, Michigan

Schedule: Part-time, approximately 2–4 days per week

Compensation: $45–$60 per hour, based on experience

Employee Population: Approximately 90 employees combined

CNDCPA is seeking an experienced, hands-on Human Resources professional to lead the HR functions for two affiliated organizations with approximately 90 employees combined. Both organizations have strong workplace cultures and historically low employee turnover.

This position will be based at the CNDCPA office in Livonia and will generally work two to four days per week on-site. The successful candidate will serve as the primary HR resource for both organizations and work closely with ownership and management to support recruiting, onboarding, employee development, performance management, compensation, benefits, payroll administration, compliance, employee relations, employee separations, and other personnel matters.

We are looking for an experienced HR professional who can independently manage the day-to-day Human Resources function while also providing practical guidance to management when challenging employee situations arise.

Responsibilities

Manage recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and employee separations.

Coordinate annual employee reviews and assist management with performance-management and employee-development processes.

Oversee employee benefits administration and serve as a liaison with benefit providers and brokers.

Assist with compensation reviews, salary benchmarking, and employee pay recommendations.

Gather, review, and submit accurate and timely payroll information to Paychex, including hours, compensation changes, bonuses, deductions, new hires, terminations, and other payroll-related adjustments.

Serve as the primary contact with Paychex for payroll questions, corrections, and employee changes.

Maintain payroll-related employee records and ensure changes are properly documented and communicated.

Maintain and update employee policies, procedures, handbooks, and personnel records.

Help ensure compliance with applicable federal and Michigan employment laws and regulations.

Take primary responsibility for employee-relations matters and help resolve workplace concerns in a fair, practical, and professional manner.

Investigate employee concerns and recommend appropriate action to ownership and management.

Conduct or participate in disciplinary meetings, difficult employee conversations, and terminations when appropriate.

Advise management on proper documentation, consistency, risk, and compliance when handling employee matters.

Manage employee leave matters, including PTO, FMLA, disability, and other applicable leave programs.

Coordinate workers’ compensation and unemployment matters when necessary.

Maintain confidential employee records and ensure appropriate HR documentation.

Participate in employee retention, workplace-culture, and employee-engagement initiatives.

Handle other Human Resources matters as they arise for either organization.

Qualifications

A minimum of 7 years managing Human Resources functions for a small or mid-sized organization.

Strong experience with recruiting, employee development, performance management, benefits, payroll administration, and general HR operations.

Experience coordinating payroll with a third-party provider such as Paychex is strongly preferred.

Significant experience handling employee relations, disciplinary matters, investigations, performance concerns, and terminations.

Strong working knowledge of employment practices and HR compliance.

Ability to independently assess employee situations and provide practical, business-minded recommendations to management.

Strong judgment and confidence when handling sensitive personnel matters.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion is essential.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Highly organized and able to work independently.

Comfortable working directly with ownership, management, supervisors, and employees at all levels.

A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred. SHRM or HRCI certification is a plus but is not required for a candidate with substantial practical HR experience.

Schedule and Work Location

This is a part-time, on-site position, generally requiring two to three days per week, or approximately 16–24 hours per week.

We believe having our HR professional regularly present and accessible to employees and management is important to building strong working relationships and effectively supporting both organizations.

What We Are Looking For

We are particularly interested in an experienced HR professional who enjoys working with smaller organizations where they can have a direct and meaningful impact.

The ideal candidate will be practical, approachable, organized, decisive, and professional, with strong judgment and the confidence to handle sensitive matters independently. We are looking for someone who can build trust with employees and management while maintaining appropriate boundaries, consistency, confidentiality, and sound business judgment.

Pay: $45.00 - $60.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person