Human Resources Generalist (IMMEDIATE START: TEMP)

We are seeking an experienced HR Generalist to provide short-term HR support for a healthcare insurance organization. This individual will step into an established HR function and provide hands-on support across benefits administration, leave management, payroll administration, employee support, and general HR operations. The ideal candidate will be an experienced HR professional who can hit the ground running with minimal training, quickly learn existing processes, and independently manage day-to-day HR responsibilities. Recent, hands-on experience processing payroll using Paylocity is required. In addition to maintaining current HR operations, this individual should be able to identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and strengthen HR workflows.

Manage day-to-day HR Generalist responsibilities and provide support to employees and managers.

Process and administer payroll using Paylocity, ensuring employee information, deductions, changes, and payroll data are accurate and completed on schedule.

Maintain employee records and HRIS information and ensure data accuracy.

Respond to employee questions related to payroll, benefits, leave, HR policies, and other employment matters.

Assist with employee relations and other general HR matters.

Ensure HR practices and documentation are consistent with applicable employment laws, policies, and organizational procedures.

Review existing HR processes and recommend practical process improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.

Partner with HR leadership and other departments to address immediate HR needs and priorities.

Provide additional HR operational support as needed throughout the contract assignment.

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably in an HR Generalist, Senior HR Generalist, HR Manager, or similar hands-on role.
• Recent hands-on experience processing payroll in Paylocity is required.
• Demonstrated experience identifying and implementing HR process improvements.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly when working with payroll, benefits, and employee records.
• Experience working within a healthcare insurance, health plan, managed care, or similarly regulated organization.

Experience supporting a broad range of HR functions in a lean HR department.

Advanced experience with Paylocity beyond basic HRIS administration.