Description:
The HR Generalist role is to support the full employee lifecycle while managing accurate & timely payroll processing. This person is responsible for payroll administration, employee onboarding & offboarding, benefits coordination, time & attendance, HRIS maintenance, employee relations, compliance & maintaining confidential personnel records. Serves as a trusted resource to employees & management, ensuring consistent application of company policies & providing responsive support across a broad range of HR functions. Detail-oriented & highly organized, with a strong focus on payroll accuracy, compliance, confidentiality & excellent employee service.
REPORTS TO: Director of Finance & Administration
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* Manage & process weekly payroll for hourly & salary employees, ensuring accurate & timely payment.
* Coordinate payroll tax filings & year-end processes, including W-2 preparation & employee tax documentation.
* Monitor timekeeping & attendance records, review timesheets for accuracy & resolve payroll discrepancies. Manage vacation and sick accruals in company payroll system.
* Maintain compliance with federal & state employment laws & company policies, including required payroll & HR reporting for multi-state entities.
* Prepare payroll related reports, reconciliations & documentation & assist with audits as needed.
* Manages the employee onboarding process, including new-hire paperwork, background & reference checks, drug testing, HRIS & company system setup, training & benefits enrollment.
* Foster new employee success with 30/60/90 day acceleration plans.
* Works with Office Coordinator to plan company events, social activities, birthday & anniversary recognition & team-building activities that nurture our values and company culture.
* Responsible for Employee Retention practices to grow the culture & foster retention. Includes collecting employee feedback via surveys, focus groups & exit interviews.
* Manages the off-boarding process, ensuring security of company data and records.
* Maintains accurate & up-to-date human resource files & records, including job descriptions, as well as documentation including corrective disciplinary actions logs.
* Assist with annual processes such as benefits enrollment, performance reviews, compensation updates & employee handbook revisions.
* Partners with managers on Performance Improvement Plans to ensure proper records and support a successful outcome for both the employee and the company.
* Partners with managers on annual training and development including monthly reporting throughout the year.
* Responsible for rollout of required Federal and State statutory trainings and maintain current labor law posters.
* Partners with senior leaders to develop & administer HR Programs such as: Career Pathing, Coaching & Mentoring programs
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Maintain daily timesheet and expense report entries and submit them accurately and timely
* Other duties as required
Requirements:
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
* Proficient in MS Office products
* Experience with payroll/HRIS systems. Paylocity experience preferred.
SOFT SKILLS & ABILITIES:
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Pleasant and professional demeanor
* Fosters great relationships, strong people skills
* Ability to multitask
* Goal orientated mindset
* Strong ability to synthesize information quickly and efficiently
* Strong organization skills with excellent attention to detail
* Energy, enthusiasm and results-oriented
* Able to maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee & company information
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE:
* Minimum 3+ years relevant HR & payroll experience with a strong understanding of core HR functions including payroll, benefits administration & policy compliance
* Associate’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
* Maintains membership in SHRM
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
* Use of computer and office equipment
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
* Valid driver’s license in your state of residence and reliable personal vehicle
Compensation details: 70000-90000 Yearly Salary
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