HR Generalist/Employee Relations/Payroll

Serve as a key point of contact for employee inquiries related to company policies, procedures, benefits, payroll, and workplace concerns.

Shape, implement, and maintain compliant, forward-thinking HR policies and procedures, including EEO-1 reporting, retention strategies, compliance initiatives, and workforce planning.

Assist in resolving employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, coaching conversations, investigations, disciplinary actions, and corrective action documentation.

Manage full-cycle onboarding and offboarding processes, including new hire paperwork, orientation, system setup, exit interviews, and separation documentation.

Maintain employee personnel files and HR documentation, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness.

Process employee status changes including promotions, transfers, compensation changes, department changes, and terminations in the HRIS system.

Oversee HRIS administration, ensuring accurate employee records, reporting structures, compensation workflows, time-off routing, approvals, and organizational updates.

Support day-to-day administrative HR functions including employment verifications, unemployment claims, policy acknowledgments, and employee records management.

Lead monthly benefits reconciliation by auditing enrollment data, verifying carrier records, correcting discrepancies, and ensuring alignment across payroll, HRIS, and third-party vendors.

Administer and support leave of absence processes, including FMLA, short-term disability, workers' compensation, bereavement, and ADA accommodations.

Coordinate and file workers' compensation claims, ensuring timely reporting, documentation, follow-up, and employee communication.

Prepare documentation and support internal and external audits, including I-9 audits, benefits audits, workers' compensation audits, and compliance reporting.

Track compliance requirements including training, certifications, policy acknowledgments, and required labor postings.

Partner cross-functionally with Safety, Payroll, Operations, and leadership teams to ensure consistent communication and aligned HR support.

Coordinate and facilitate training, development, and employee performance review processes, including probationary and milestone reviews.

Implement and track employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, company events, and culture-building activities.

Generate and analyze HR reports to support executive decision-making, compliance audits, turnover analysis, and workforce planning.

Assist with recruiting coordination, interview scheduling, candidate communications, and hiring process support as needed.

Maintain strict confidentiality of employee records, sensitive data, and business information.

Provide administrative and operational support to leadership and departmental teams as needed.

Perform other HR and administrative duties as assigned in support of business operations.

Strong knowledge of HR principles, employment law, and HR best practices

Strong employee relations and conflict resolution abilities

Payroll and benefits administration knowledge

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion

Ability to adapt quickly and remain flexible in a changing business environment

Proficient in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems (preferred: Strong reporting and data management skills

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required

• 1-3 years of HR Generalist experience required
• Experience in payroll, benefits administration, employee relations, and compliance preferred
• Experience in a multi-site, fast-paced operational or manufacturing environment preferred