Human Resources Generalist

Job Title: Human Resources Generalist (payroll focus)

Location: Bartlett, IL

Hire Type: Direct-hire, Onsite

Target Salary: $80,000/year

Benefits: PTO, paid holidays, medical/dental/vision plans, 401(k)

Must-Have Skills:

• 3+ years of experience in HR with direct payroll processing responsibility
• Hands-on experience managing payroll data, timekeeping systems, and employee records
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive/confidential information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and HRIS/payroll systems
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of an organization

Job Summary:

This role serves as a key member of the HR team, supporting a wide range of human resources functions with a primary emphasis on payroll administration. The HR Generalist will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, supporting benefits administration, and assisting with employee relations and compliance-related activities.

Job Duties:

• Process payroll on a recurring basis, ensuring accuracy of hours worked, deductions, and adjustments
• Review and validate timekeeping data, including resolving missing or incorrect punches with supervisors
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including tax forms, direct deposits, and status changes
• Partner with external staffing vendors to reconcile billing and labor-related data
• Assist with administration of employee benefits, including enrollments, changes, and terminations
• Support monthly benefits reconciliation and address employee inquiries related to coverage
• Generate and distribute payroll and labor-related reports for internal stakeholders
• Maintain employee personnel files and ensure compliance with recordkeeping requirements
• Provide guidance on HR policies and procedures to employees and supervisors
• Assist with attendance tracking and support corrective action processes as needed
• Participate in employee relations matters, including investigations and issue resolution
• Support workplace safety initiatives and workers’ compensation activities
• Assist with internal events and employee engagement efforts
• Perform additional HR and administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
• 3–5 years of experience in HR, with a strong focus on payroll and/or HR operations
• Solid understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and general HR practices
• Experience with HRIS/payroll systems (any platform; ADP experience a plus)
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and follow-up skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Professional communication skills and ability to interact with all levels of staff
• HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR, etc.) is a plus
• Experience in a manufacturing or operations environment is a plus
• Bilingual skills are a plus