Human Resources Generalist - Payroll/Recruitment (Full Time)

Job Posting HR Generalist HR Generalist

REPORT TO Director of Human Resources

DEPARTMENT Human Resources

HOURS Full-time

FLSA Status Exempt

LOCATION SMDH

REVISED 7/24/26

Major Roles & Responsibilities Purpose: The purpose of this position is to assist the Director of Human Resources in effectively managing the workforce of SMDH, the processing of bi-weekly pay-roll cycles, ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies.

Employee Recruitment, Establishment and Onboarding Assist with the recruitment and interview process

Submit the online applicant investigation requests and assist with new employee background checks

Conduct benefits enrollment for new employees

Complete I-9 for new hires and maintains I-9 records

Responsible for development and implementation for new employee orientation and onboarding

Create new employee personnel files and file papers and documents into appropriate employee files

Employee Assistance Perform customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions

Assist with the performance review process including retaining records

Provide customer service in a friendly and professional manner and appearance to customers, physicians, patients, families, staff, visitors, workers and other departments

Benefits Administration Explains, interprets, and answers questions regarding medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending plans, retirement plan, COBRA, HRIS, workers’ compensation, ADA, and/or FMLA to employees

Reviews enrollment data to ensure employees meet eligibility requirements prior to enrollment, maintains eligibility, and removes employees and/or dependents when no longer eligible

Investigates and analyzes claims and enrollment issues

Corresponds with third party administrator, carriers, vendors, broker, providers, and employees regarding claims

Payroll Processing Bi-weekly payroll processing

Quarterly payroll tax reporting

Payroll account reconciliations

Recordkeeping Maintain personnel files and documentation relating to personnel activities such as staffing, recruitment, training, grievances and disciplinary actions.

Reconcile the benefits statements

Conduct audits of various payroll, benefits or other HR programs and recommend any corrective action

Update HRIS database records and process paperwork for new hires, terminations and other status changes

Assist HR director with various research projects and/or special projects

Schedule staff meetings and conferences by reserving facilities at local establishments

Assist with or prepare correspondence

Other projects and duties as assigned

Academic, Certifications, & Trade Qualifications Associates Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or other related field preferred

Work Experience, Skills, and Strengths Minimum one to three years of HR experience

Knowledge of employment laws

Able to provide expertise and guidance, building rapport with department team members and external departments

Team oriented

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Able to make independent decisions when necessary

Effective communicator (verbal and written)

Able to follow oral and written instructions

Must be highly organized, able to prioritize and detail oriented

Able to work without supervision

Able adapt to change and open to new ideas

Read, write and speak the English language

Possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices

Physical Requirements Must be able to sit, bend, stoop, lift at least 40 pounds, and move intermittently throughout the work day

May be required to lift equipment, supplies, etc.

Working Conditions General office environment

This is an onsite position with the potential to hybrid in the future.

May be exposed to infectious diseases, frequent exposure to communicable diseases via blood and other body fluids, waste, conditions etc. as well as periodic contact with conditions such as fumes, noise, chemicals, and hazards.

The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate has friendly and compassionate personality with experience in human resources, preferably health care, and is able to assist fellow employees with human resources needs in a professional and confidential manner and/or displays the aptitude to perform in this manner.

Additional Information Position Type : Full Time

Shift : Day

Contact Information Salem Memorial District Hospital

35629 Highway 72

Salem, MO 65560

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