Human Resource Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

Recruiter: LHH

Location: Lexington, North Carolina

Pay: $25 - $27 / Hour

Contract: Contract to hire

We are currently recruiting for a Human Resources Generalist job in Lexington, NC! This is a fully on-site, temp to hire position. In this role, you are responsible for administering and supporting a wide range of human resources and payroll functions. This hands-on role serves as a key resource for employees and leadership regarding payroll, benefits, employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, compliance, and personnel records management. We are looking for someone who has at least 5 years of HR experience, manufacturing experience and true hands on experience.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll and maintain payroll records
• Manage timekeeping systems and resolve payroll or attendance discrepancies
• Track paid time off (PTO) and employee leave balances
• Maintain HRIS data, personnel files, and employee records
• Administer employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, leave programs, and open enrollment
• Coordinate benefit renewals and assist with benefits audits
• Serve as a liaison with benefit providers, payroll vendors, and external partners
• Support recruitment efforts, including job postings, candidate screening, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding
• Manage employee onboarding and offboarding activities
• Complete new hire paperwork and employment verification documentation
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies
• Handle employee relations matters, investigations, policy interpretation, and disciplinary documentation
• Advise managers and supervisors on HR policies, employee relations issues, and best practices
• Coordinate performance management and annual review processes
• Support compensation administration, including wage analysis and pay adjustments
• Assist with personnel budgeting and labor-related reporting
• Prepare reports related to payroll, benefits, turnover, headcount, attendance, and other HR metrics
• Coordinate unemployment claims, garnishments, and required government reporting
• Administer employee training and development programs
• Manage relationships with temporary staffing agencies and contingent workforce providers
• Conduct exit interviews and monitor turnover trends
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, and employee development initiatives
• Coordinate employee engagement, recognition, wellness, and communication programs
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and business information
• Provide day-to-day support to employees regarding payroll, benefits, policies, and workplace concerns
• Perform additional administrative and operational duties as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• At least 5 years of HR and payroll experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Knowledge of payroll processing, benefits administration, employment laws, and HR compliance requirements
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, and timekeeping systems
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Knowledge of FMLA, ADA, COBRA, wage and hour regulations, and other employment compliance requirements
• Experience handling employee relations issues, workplace investigations, and performance management processes