HR & Payroll Generalist (Part-Time)

Part-time

PART TIME HR GENERALIST

Hourly wage, non-exempt
Vice President of Human Resources
The Part-Time Human Resources Generalist provides essential administrative and clerical support to the Human Resources department. This role helps ensure accurate recordkeeping, efficient coordination of HR programs, and timely completion of routine tasks related to onboarding, employee engagement, and compliance documentation. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and dependable, supporting HR initiatives that strengthen the employee experience and reflect Day’s commitment to teamwork and shared ownership.

Administrative Support

• Provides administrative support for employee engagement and HR projects.
• Assists with routine updates to the employee handbook and other HR documents as directed.
• Maintains accurate and confidential employee files in compliance with legal retention standards.
• Scans, organizes, and indexes HR records to ensure accessibility and accuracy.
• Employee Experience and Engagement
• Administers new hire and exit surveys and compiles summaries for HR leadership review.
• Assists with scheduling and organizing employee engagement activities and recognition events.
• Provides clerical support for HR communications and companywide engagement programs.

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Prepares onboarding materials, assists with orientation coordination, and ensures completion of new hire documentation.
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism in all recruiting and onboarding processes.

Payroll and Benefits Support

• Assists with benefits communication, open enrollment, and other HR initiatives as needed.
• Assists with employee inquiries by directing them to appropriate resources or HR team members.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive employee data and ensures accuracy of benefit and payroll-related information.

Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams.
• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; At least two years of experience in administrative, HR, or office support preferred.

Experience with HRIS, payroll, or document management systems helpful; training will be provided.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort with learning new technology platforms.
This role operates in a professional office environment and regularly uses standard business technology, including computers, phones, and online collaboration platforms. The position involves frequent collaboration with managers and team members to support HR initiatives and foster connection across the organization.

TRAVEL

This position includes occasional travel to our Maine and New Hampshire stores to welcome new team members, provide hands-on HR support, and build strong partnerships with store managers and employees.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
While performing the duties of this role, the employee regularly uses hands and arms to reach, handle, or operate standard office equipment; The position requires occasional travel to store locations, which may involve extended periods of driving and moving between sites. The role also requires frequent verbal communication and active listening in both in-person and virtual settings.
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. This position occasionally requires long hours and weekend work.
All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.