HR Generalist

Part-Time HR Generalist Lori's Natural Foods – Rochester, NY Pay: $20.00–$25.00 per hour, based on experience Hours: 20–40 hours per week Join the Team at Lori's Natural Foods! Lori's Natural Foods is looking for a personable, organized, and dependable Part-Time HR Generalist to support our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys wearing multiple hats and making a meaningful impact on the employee experience. This role offers a consistent weekly schedule with flexibility , though availability to work either Saturday or Sunday on-site is strongly preferred. You'll work closely with store leadership while partnering with an external HR Consultant for guidance on complex employee relations and compliance matters. What You'll Do Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time Assist with employee onboarding and offboarding Coordinate benefits administration and annual open enrollment Support employee questions regarding payroll, benefits, and HR policies Recruit for open positions by posting jobs, reviewing applicants, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates Maintain employee files and HR records with accuracy and confidentiality Assist managers with general HR guidance and day-to-day employee matters Escalate complex employee relations, compliance, and performance issues to the HR Consultant Help ensure HR policies and employment practices remain compliant Support employee engagement initiatives and other HR projects Perform other administrative and HR duties as assigned Qualifications Previous Human Resources experience required Experience processing payroll required Experience administering employee benefits and open enrollment preferred Recruiting and hiring experience Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion Strong communication and interpersonal skills Comfortable working independently while collaborating with store leadership and an external HR Consultant Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR/payroll systems Retail HR experience is strongly preferred Schedule Part-time (20–40 hours per week) Flexible scheduling with a consistent weekly schedule Must be available to work on-site either Saturday or Sunday Primarily on-site position Why Lori's Natural Foods? At Lori's Natural Foods, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to creating a positive workplace where people feel supported, valued, and connected to our mission of serving the community with quality natural foods and exceptional customer service. If you're looking for a rewarding HR role where you can make a real difference while enjoying flexibility and variety, we'd love to hear from you! #J-18808-Ljbffr