HR Generalist

HR Generalist

The HR Generalist role is to support the full employee lifecycle while managing accurate & timely payroll processing. This person is responsible for payroll administration, employee onboarding & offboarding, benefits coordination, time & attendance, HRIS maintenance, employee relations, compliance & maintaining confidential personnel records. Serves as a trusted resource to employees & management, ensuring consistent application of company policies & providing responsive support across a broad range of HR functions. Detail-oriented & highly organized, with a strong focus on payroll accuracy, compliance, confidentiality & excellent employee service.

Reports To: Director of Finance & Administration

Essential Functions:

• Manage & process weekly payroll for hourly & salary employees, ensuring accurate & timely payment.
• Coordinate payroll tax filings & year-end processes, including W-2 preparation & employee tax documentation.
• Monitor timekeeping & attendance records, review timesheets for accuracy & resolve payroll discrepancies. Manage vacation and sick accruals in company payroll system.
• Maintain compliance with federal & state employment laws & company policies, including required payroll & HR reporting for multi-state entities.
• Prepare payroll related reports, reconciliations & documentation & assist with audits as needed.
• Manages the employee onboarding process, including new-hire paperwork, background & reference checks, drug testing, HRIS & company system setup, training & benefits enrollment.
• Foster new employee success with 30/60/90 day acceleration plans.
• Works with Office Coordinator to plan company events, social activities, birthday & anniversary recognition & team-building activities that nurture our values and company culture.
• Responsible for Employee Retention practices to grow the culture & foster retention. Includes collecting employee feedback via surveys, focus groups & exit interviews.
• Manages the off-boarding process, ensuring security of company data and records.
• Maintains accurate & up-to-date human resource files & records, including job descriptions, as well as documentation including corrective disciplinary actions logs.
• Assist with annual processes such as benefits enrollment, performance reviews, compensation updates & employee handbook revisions.
• Partners with managers on Performance Improvement Plans to ensure proper records and support a successful outcome for both the employee and the company.
• Partners with managers on annual training and development including monthly reporting throughout the year.
• Responsible for rollout of required Federal and State statutory trainings and maintain current labor law posters.
• Partners with senior leaders to develop & administer HR Programs such as: Career Pathing, Coaching & Mentoring programs

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintain daily timesheet and expense report entries and submit them accurately and timely
• Other duties as required

Requirements:

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in MS Office products
• Experience with payroll/HRIS systems. Paylocity experience preferred.

Soft Skills & Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Pleasant and professional demeanor
• Fosters great relationships, strong people skills
• Ability to multitask
• Goal orientated mindset
• Strong ability to synthesize information quickly and efficiently
• Strong organization skills with excellent attention to detail
• Energy, enthusiasm and results-oriented
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee & company information

Education, Experience & Knowledge:

• Minimum 3+ years relevant HR & payroll experience with a strong understanding of core HR functions including payroll, benefits administration & policy compliance
• Associate's degree in related field or equivalent experience
• Maintains membership in SHRM

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Use of computer and office equipment

Additional Requirements:

• Valid driver's license in your state of residence and reliable personal vehicle