HR Generalist

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

Salary Description


$70,000 - $90,000