Human Resources Generalist

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for managing payroll administration while supporting a broad range of HR functions, including employee relations, benefits administration, onboarding, compliance, and HR recordkeeping. This role ensures accurate and timely payroll processing, maintains employee data integrity, and serves as a key resource for employees and management regarding payroll and HR-related matters.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Process weekly, bi-weekly, or semi-monthly payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
• Ensure payroll is completed accurately and on schedule, including overtime, bonuses, commissions, shift differentials, and other earnings.
• Maintain employee payroll records, tax withholdings, direct deposit information, and deductions.
• Review and reconcile payroll reports, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues promptly.
• Coordinate payroll-related activities such as new hires, terminations, promotions, transfers, and leave of absence changes.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.
• Manage garnishments, tax levies, child support orders, and other payroll deductions.
• Prepare payroll reports and support internal and external audits as needed.
• Partner with Finance to ensure payroll accuracy and proper accounting reconciliation.

Human Resources Support

• Assist with employee onboarding, orientation, and new hire documentation.
• Maintain HRIS and employee personnel records, ensuring data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Support benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, and employee inquiries.
• Assist with employee relations matters by responding to routine employee questions and escalating issues when appropriate.
• Coordinate leave administration, including FMLA, disability, and other employee leave programs.
• Support performance management, employee engagement, and HR initiatives.
• Assist with recruiting activities, including interview scheduling and candidate communication.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and employment regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of HR experience with significant payroll processing responsibilities.
• Experience processing payroll for multi-state employee populations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and payroll best practices.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems such as ADP Workforce Now, Paylocity, UKG, Workday, or similar platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage confidential information.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or PHR/SHRM certification is a plus.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or other multi-shift environments preferred.
• Familiarity with benefits administration and leave management processes.