HR Generalist

Description: 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 PI98411e239dc1-25448-41382127aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a