Human Resource Generalist

Position Summary 

Under the supervision of the Director of Human Resources, the Human Resources Generalist supports company operations by administering the day-to-day functions of the Human Resources Department. Responsibilities include onboarding, compliance, new hire orientation, training, benefits administration, and payroll support. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Review, track, and document compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, including safety and annual compliance programs. 

• Conduct or coordinate background checks and employee eligibility verifications (I-9). 

• Facilitate new hire orientation and support employee engagement and recognition programs. 

• Assist with payroll processes and serve as backup to the Payroll Specialist. 

• Administer HR programs including compensation, benefits, leave, employee relations, investigations, and performance management. 

• Respond to employee and applicant inquiries, escalating complex matters as needed. 

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. 

• Maintain knowledge of HR trends, compliance updates, and best practices. 

• Assist with HR policy development and updates. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications and Requirements 

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; Bachelor's degree preferred. 

• Minimum of 3-5 years of direct experience in payroll processing and benefits administration. 

• Proven experience in a high-volume payroll environment, staffing agency, or healthcare setting is highly desirable. 

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws and tax regulations (e.g., FLSA, IRS guidelines). 

• Experience with Paycom payroll software and HRIS systems a plus

• Excellent data entry skills and attention to detail and accuracy. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills. 

• Ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a customer-service oriented approach. 

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer. 

• Manual dexterity to operate a keyboard and other office equipment. 

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. 

• Occasional lifting of files or office supplies (up to 10 pounds). 

• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
  Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
  Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in a related field.
• Possesses at least 5 years of professional HR experience in a generalist capacity.
• HRIS experience -application implementation-a plus
•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Thorough knowledge of federal/local labor laws and regulations.
• Ability to generate HR reporting and data analysis.
• Assist with reviewing and creating new HR related policies.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite