Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Senior Payroll, Benefits & Compensation Administrator Location: Grand Rapids, MI Department: Human Resources & Volunteer Services Reports To: Senior Director of Human Resources Schedule: Full-Time, Salary, Exempt Be Part of a World-Class Employee Experience The Senior Payroll, Benefits & Compensation Administrator plays a key role in supporting the employee experience at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park through the accurate and effective administration of payroll, benefits, and compensation programs. This position independently manages the organization’s bi-weekly payroll process, administers employee benefit programs, supports compensation and market-pricing activities, and helps ensure the accuracy and integrity of employee and HRIS data. As a key Total Rewards resource, this role works closely with Human Resources, Finance, employees, and external partners to resolve issues, strengthen processes, and ensure programs are administered accurately and consistently. The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge with exceptional attention to detail, analytical ability, sound judgment, and a service-oriented approach. Why This Role Matters Payroll, benefits, and compensation touch every employee at Meijer Gardens. This role helps ensure employees are paid accurately and on time, can confidently navigate their benefits, and are supported by compensation programs that are consistent, competitive, equitable, and rewarding. Behind the scenes, you'll also help strengthen the data, processes, and controls that allow Human Resources and organizational leaders to make informed decisions. What You’ll Do Payroll Administration & Compliance
Benefits Administration
Compensation Administration
HRIS, Data & Process Management
Organizational & Vendor Partnership
What You Bring Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
What Makes This Opportunity Unique
Our Values We seek team members who embody our shared Values:
If you enjoy working with data, solving complex problems, improving processes, and helping to create a positive employee experience, we'd love to hear from you. Working Conditions: This position works primarily in a professional office environment with regular interaction with employees, Human Resources, Finance, organizational leaders, and external vendors. The role involves extensive computer and systems work, handling confidential and sensitive information, managing recurring deadlines, and balancing multiple priorities with a high degree of accuracy. Occasional work outside of standard business hours may be required to support payroll deadlines, annual benefits enrollment, year-end activities, or other organizational needs. Physical Requirements: This position requires prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer, frequent use of standard office equipment, and the ability to communicate and exchange information effectively in-person, electronically, and by phone. The role also requires occasional movement throughout offices and other areas of the organization and the ability to occasionally lift, carry, or move typical office materials and equipment. As part of our onboarding process, all new hires are required to complete our background check. Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. |
| Location | Grand Rapids, Michigan |
| Website | https://www.meijergardens.org/contact/careers |
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