Challenge Manufacturing · 14 hours ago
Compensation and Benefits Specialist
3200 Fruit Ridge Ave, Walker, MI 49544
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expChallenge Manufacturing is a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, focused on operational excellence and employee empowerment. The Compensation & Benefits Specialist will support payroll and benefits administration, ensuring compliance and accuracy while partnering with HR teams to guide payroll processing.
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Responsibilities
Administer bi-weekly payroll processing for over 600 salaried team members, ensuring accurate time and attendance approvals, pay calculations, deductions, and compliance with company policy and applicable laws
Support hourly payroll processing for plant locations as needed
Process manual checks, off-cycle payments, corrections, and replacements for lost or incorrect checks
Monitor uncashed checks and prepare required annual state reporting
Compile payroll data including hours worked, earnings, deductions, garnishments, and benefit premiums
Administer FOC and garnishment deductions for salaried team members
Respond to employee and manager inquiries regarding pay practices, payroll timing, and deductions
Support the administration of company compensation programs, including base pay, job classifications, and pay changes
Assist with the review and processing of merit increases, promotional adjustments, equity adjustments, and other compensation changes to ensure accuracy, consistency, and proper approvals
Maintain compensation data integrity within HRIS systems, ensuring pay changes are documented and aligned with internal guidelines
Support job evaluation activities by assisting with job documentation, FLSA status reviews, and market data preparation
Partner with HR leadership to support annual compensation cycles (e.g., merit, market reviews, audits)
Assist with compensation reporting and analysis, including headcount, pay changes, and internal equity reviews
Administer employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, FSA, life insurance, disability, 401(k), and wellness programs
Support employees with benefits enrollment, changes, and general benefit questions
Review and approve benefit elections and vendor invoices
Resolve administrative issues with benefit carriers and third-party administrators
Assist with data collection and reporting for benefit renewals and audits
Prepare and post required benefit notices
Maintain accurate payroll, compensation, and benefits records within HRIS systems, including Workday payroll processing
Ensure data accuracy between payroll, benefits, and compensation systems
Support audits by providing payroll, compensation, and benefits documentation as requested
Perform routine file maintenance and electronic record management
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED (required)
Two or more years of full-cycle payroll experience (required)
Prior experience supporting benefits administration
Working knowledge of compensation fundamentals, including pay changes, job structures, and compliance considerations
Experience processing payroll in Workday or another enterprise HRIS/payroll system
Strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and customer service skills
Preferred
ADP Certified Payroll Specialist (preferred)
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts
Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance
Voluntary Life and Long-Term Disability options
Employer 401k Match
ESOP shares
Tuition reimbursement
Referral Bonus Program
Challenge Incentive Program
Paid time off
Company
Challenge Manufacturing
Challenge Manufacturing is an automotive company offering stamped and welded automotive assemblies.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$100M2021-02-02Debt Financing· $100M
Leadership Team
Doug Bradley
President & CEO
Recent News
2025-08-05
Business Wire
2023-10-16
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