Human Resources Generalist

At the direction of the Human Resources Manager, the HR Generalist will manage and support payroll administration, employee benefits, and a variety of human resources functions. The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years of progressive HR experience, including hands‑on responsibility for payroll processing and benefits administration. This role serves as a key resource for employees and leadership, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and a positive employee experience. Candidates must reside in or near the Charlotte metro area to be considered for this role. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, those listed below: PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION Process biweekly payroll accurately and timely. Maintain payroll records, employee earnings, deductions, taxes, and direct deposit information. Review timesheets, attendance records, and payroll changes for accuracy. Coordinate with payroll providers to resolve discrepancies and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Manage payroll and benefit audits, reporting, and year‑end activities, including W‑2 processing. Benefits Administration Administer employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, FSA/HSA, and retirement plans. Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefit inquiries. Coordinate benefit enrollments, changes, terminations, and annual open enrollment activities. Partner with benefits brokers and vendors to resolve employee issues and maintain plan compliance. Ensure compliance with ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, and other applicable regulations. Ensure monthly invoices from benefit providers are accurate. Human Resources Generalist Functions Support employee onboarding and offboarding processes. Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data. Assist with employee relations matters and HR policy interpretation. Support performance management, employee engagement, and retention initiatives. Assist with recruiting activities, including job postings, interview coordination, and candidate communication. Prepare HR reports, metrics, and compliance documentation. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. CHARACTERISTICS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items listed below are representative of the characteristics that are necessary to perform this job. High level of integrity Learning agility Maintain confidential information Exemplary interpersonal skills – ability to work effectively with a variety of personalities and behavioral styles Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and deadlines/follow‑up Strong customer orientation EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience. 4–6 years of HR experience, including direct responsibility for payroll and benefits administration. Strong knowledge of payroll practices, wage and hour laws, and benefits regulations. Experience with HRIS and payroll systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel. Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills. Strong interpersonal and communication abilities. High level of confidentiality and professionalism. Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT This position is hybrid and works in the corporate office. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers. What We Offer 100% paid Employer paid short‑term and long‑term disability and life insurance 401k match (up to 4% of your annual salary) Employee Assistance Program Cell phone reimbursement LINET Americas, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Aff… All candidates are selected solely on the basis of legally permissible job related criteria. LINET Americas, Inc. is an E-Verify employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr