Position Control Assistant

As part of our total benefit package, Macomb County proudly offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, with no monthly premium to employees for single, two (2) person or family coverage. Health care, dental and vision benefits are effective the first day of employment.

CLASSIFICATION

TITLE:

Position Control Assistant SALARY:$50,007.10 - $64,680.01

DEPARTMENT:

Human Resources and Labor Relations Opening Date:09/16/2026

Closing Date:09/23/2026 12:00 a.m.FLSA STATUS:
Non-exempt - overtime pursuant to collective bargaining agreement and/or Human Resources policy EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP:
Just cause subject to probationary period GENERAL SUMMARY Under direction, this position performs position control and wage administration tasks of a confidential nature for Human Resources and Labor Relations (HRLR). Organizes, updates, monitors, evaluates and reconciles the position control system. Processes and audits all pay changes. Accurately audits, updates, and maintains HRLR records and produces reports as assigned. Calculates and inputs data.

Troubleshoots and analyzes discrepancies as needed, exercising critical thinking and independent judgment. Provides administrative support as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Performs complex position control and wage administration duties which requires a thorough understanding of human resources operations and a high degree of accuracy, critical thinking and independent judgment.

Monitors, balances, reconciles, and maintains position control, wage data and related records.

Processes, updates, monitors, evaluates and reconciles all pay changes in multiple Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).Reviews, audits and manages the administration of the wage increment process.

Updates, audits and maintains HRLR records and ensures accuracy for administrative decision making.

Ensures records are maintained in an accurate and timely manner.

Processes, calculates, reviews and inputs data related to budgeted County positions and employees.

Works closely with the Macomb County Finance Department to verify positions are budgeted and authorized; creates and adjusts positions as needed.

Processes and adjusts education allowance payments as appropriate.

Communicates with department heads, managers and supervisors to implement costing allocations and supervisory organizational hierarchies within the HRIS system.

Analyzes and troubleshoots hiring and onboarding process issues and works closely with the recruiting team to ensure a timely resolution.

Researches and responds to inquiries by HRLR staff, county departments and county employees; provides administrative support as necessary.

Analyzes, troubleshoots, and resolves discrepancies as needed in time tracking, payroll and position control business processes.

Compiles and prepares confidential reports, exhibits, proposals and information for labor negotiations and grievance and arbitration hearings.

Assists others in determining needs and explaining HRLR policies and procedures; initiates necessary action to assist administratively.

Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS Required

Education and Experience High school diploma or GED equivalentA minimum of two (2) years of human resources or payroll experience

Two (2) years of data analysis experience, including auditing, validating information, interpreting and/or analyzing data and reports

Preferred

Education and Experience Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Accounting or a related field

Three (3) years of experience managing and manipulating data within computer systems and related software applications, including Workday and Microsoft Excel Three (3) years of experience monitoring and auditing salary administration tasks COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES Knowledge of:

Human Resources policies, procedures and processesHIPAA and other laws and policies regarding confidentialityHRIS Systems and speciality computer systems, including Workday, Precision and Onbase Microsoft Office and Google products, such as Google docs and Google sheets Skill in:

Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with staff and the public

Auditing data and troubleshooting issues

Exercising independent judgment and initiative in analyzing problems and making recommendations

Organization and time management

Ability to:

Make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures

Make complex mathematical…