Detroit Pistons · 2 days ago
HRIS Generalist
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe Detroit Pistons are dedicated to serving and uplifting the community, and they are seeking an HRIS Generalist to support their Human Resources team. This role involves managing the HRIS, ensuring data integrity, supporting payroll processing, and providing frontline support to employees and managers regarding HR systems.
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Responsibilities
Maintain and update employee data within Paylocity, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
Manage and maintain employee records, organizational structures, and system data within Paylocity
Support system configuration, workflows, and updates (Onboarding, Performance, Time & Labor, Scheduling, Benefits, Community, Learning, etc.)
Assist with implementation of new Paylocity features and serve as a point of contact for system support
Maintain and update system documentation, guides, and SOPs
Collaborate with HR Recruiter to ensure efficiency for new hire processing
Perform regular audits to ensure data accuracy across HR and payroll-related fields
Build, share and maintain reports, custom fields, dashboards, and scheduled reports in Paylocity’s reporting tools
Support HR and business leaders with data analysis and ad-hoc reporting requests
Maintain and audit all employee I-9 forms, ensuring accuracy, timely completion, and full compliance with federal requirements
Monitor and resolve data discrepancies in collaboration with HR, payroll, and managers
Serve as the primary backup for payroll, supporting the preparation and processing of bi-weekly or semi-monthly payroll as needed
Ensure accurate timecard data, earnings, deductions, taxes, and employee changes are captured within Paylocity
Assist with payroll audits, reconciliations, and compliance reporting
Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 review and corrections
Maintain a strong understanding of payroll workflows and best practices to ensure seamless coverage when the Payroll Manager is unavailable
Provide frontline support to employees and managers regarding Paylocity navigation, features, and troubleshooting
Assist new hires during onboarding with Paylocity tasks, system setup, and orientation
Deliver training and create resource materials to support user adoption
Identify opportunities to improve HR processes through automation or enhanced Paylocity features
Recommend workflow updates, improved data structures, or system efficiencies
Participate in cross-functional HR projects involving systems, data, or process redesign
Maintain system security roles and permissions within Paylocity
Support compliance with federal, state, and local HR/payroll regulations
Assist with internal and external audits, providing required data and documentation
Oversee annual EEOC reporting and other required compliance filings, leveraging the HRIS to gather data, validate information, and submit reports accurately and on time
Ensure adherence to data privacy and confidentiality standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field
2+ years of HR or HRIS experience
Hands-on experience with Paylocity (system administration, reporting, or module management)
Strong understanding of HR processes and basic payroll concepts
Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, auditing spreadsheets)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Preferred
Experience supporting payroll processing within Paylocity
Familiarity with Paylocity modules (HR & Payroll, Time & Labor, Performance, Recruiting, Benefits, Learning, Community)
Company
Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons is a gaming website.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Laura Ferich
Chief Financial Officer
Richard Haddad
Chief Operating Officer & Chief Legal Officer
Recent News
2025-12-22
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