Human Resource Generalist/Payroll

Job Description

Job Description

Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury is a one-of-a-kind state of the art Skilled Nursing Facility located in Lake Katrine 5 minutes off of exit 19 on the New York State Thruway. Northeast Center offers programs not found in any other nursing home in the region.

We understand the needs of our staff, which is why we have also created a unique benefits program that our staff have praised, which include:

• DAILY PAY
• RAFFLE PRIZES GIVEN MONTHLY/ANNUALLY
• GENEROUS PTO

Whether you're starting your career or looking to advance it, Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury is a place to make your mark in the world!

The Human Resources Generalist / Payroll Specialist is responsible for supporting daily HR operations and ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing. This role handles employee relations, benefits administration, onboarding, compliance, timekeeping, payroll reporting, and HR record maintenance while ensuring adherence to company policies and labor laws.

Responsibilities:

Human Resources Duties

• Manage employee onboarding and offboarding processes
• Maintain employee personnel files and HR databases
• Respond to employee questions regarding payroll, benefits, and policies
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Prepare HR reports and maintain confidential records

• Process weekly, biweekly, or semi-monthly payroll accurately and on time
• Review and verify employee timesheets and attendance records
• Maintain payroll records, deductions, garnishments, and tax information
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations and tax requirements
• Process payroll adjustments, bonuses, commissions, and reimbursements
• Reconcile payroll reports and assist with audits
• Coordinate with finance/accounting regarding payroll entries and reporting
• Respond to payroll-related employee inquiries

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field preferred
• 2–5 years of HR and payroll experience
• Knowledge of payroll systems and HRIS platforms
• Understanding of labor laws, payroll regulations, and HR best practices
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of confidentiality and attention to detail
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills
• Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Compensation:

• Rate will be commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage available. Competitive salaries. 401K with employer contribution. Generous Paid Time Off. Weekly/Daily Pay 

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