Payroll Specialist / Human Resource Generalist

Position Overview Payroll Specialist/Human Resource Generalist: The Human Resource Generalist is responsible for a broad range of human resource duties including payroll, benefit administration, retirement, recruitment and training. Essential Job Functions Maintains personnel records Computes and prepares payroll Posts compensated absences to update individual sick and vacation balances Verifies employment/earnings when requested Forwards workers compensation and insurance forms to the County Insurance/Benefits Coordinator Assists with recruitment initiatives, conducts new hire orientation presentation and manages new hire paperwork Coordinates training initiatives with HR and Management teams Researches and interviews trainers, coordinates and schedules management, employee, and development training and special events Assists with compliance of all federal and state regulations and government reporting requirements (EEO, ADA, FMLA, ERISA, Department of Labor and OSHA) Assists with employee benefit administration, self‑insured workers compensation, policies, and procedures Minimum Qualifications High School diploma or GED A valid Ohio Driver's license with a safe driving record Minimum of two years of related experience in this field Knowledge, Skills and Abilities This position is responsible for maintaining knowledge of public employees benefits, retirement, and self‑insured workers compensations, performing payroll and related responsibilities, new hire orientation, maintaining various employee procedures, guidelines and documents, overseeing records and employee databases, and ensuring compliance with departmental, state and federal rules and regulations. Applicants should demonstrate initiative and logic, exercise good judgement, exhibit sound decision‑making when faced with complex or unique situations, demonstrate a high degree of confidentiality and ethical standards, and consistently deliver general customer service in a professional fashion. Job Type & Compensation Full Time | Pay: Starting $20.32 | Fringe Benefits: Medical, Dental, Rx, Vision, Telemedicine, Gym Membership, EAP; 12 Paid Holidays; Sick (4.6 hrs./pay); Vacation (3.1 hrs./pay); Personal Days (6/yr. from sick time); Overtime; Compensation Time; PERS 10% employee contribution with 14% employer contribution; Deferred Compensation; Public Student Loan Forgiveness. Application Apply at Send resumes to Kelly Andino at View email address on click.appcast.io, or 105 Main Street, Painesville, OH, 44077 by July 17, 2026. Please reference job #2026-14. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M.F.H.V. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lake County Department of Utilities