HR Generalist ASAP!

Our client is seeking a highly operational Human Resources Generalist to support a growing multi-state organization with a large frontline workforce across the United States. This role is ideal for an HR professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys hands-on operational HR work, and has strong experience supporting payroll, compliance, benefits administration, leave management, recruiting, and HR operations.
This is not a purely strategic HR role. The ideal candidate will be a true HR operator who enjoys being heavily involved in the day-to-day execution of HR functions while helping improve processes and support organizational growth. Strong Paychex Flex experience is considered a non-negotiable requirement due to the complexity of the payroll environment and the immediate need for this individual to step into a key operational role with minimal ramp-up time.

Human Resources Generalist Benefits & Compensation

Base salary target of $75,000–$95,000
Generous annual bonus plan
Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plans
Hybrid work schedule
Human Resources Generalist Requirements & Qualifications

• 5+ years of Human Resources Generalist experience
• 3+ years of hands-on multi-state payroll processing experience
• Strong Paychex Flex experience required
• Experience supporting multi-state HR compliance and administration
• Recruiting and onboarding experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred

Full-cycle payroll ownership experience
Advanced Paychex Flex knowledge and troubleshooting capability
Experience supporting frontline or field-based employee populations
Ability to step into a highly operational environment with minimal training
Multi-state HR administration and compliance experience
Experience balancing payroll, employee support, recruiting, benefits, and HR operations simultaneously
Strong process improvement and documentation mindset
Human Resources Generalist Preferred Background & Skills

Manufacturing, industrial, construction, logistics, distribution, or field service background strongly preferred
Experience in private equity-backed or high-growth organizations
HRIS implementation or transition experience
Experience building SOPs, workflows, or HR process improvements
Exposure to employee communications, handbook updates, and HR reporting
HR certification such as PHR or SHRM-CP is a plus
The ideal candidate will come from a fast-paced manufacturing, industrial, construction, logistics, or operational environment supporting a multi-state frontline workforce with hands-on payroll and HR administration responsibilities. This individual should be highly operational, detail-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable serving as a key day-to-day HR resource within a lean and growing organization.