Job Description

An HR generalist is a person with a broad range of responsibilities which cover most of the HR functions. In this role, they will manage compensation changes in Paylocity, manage all benefits, open enrollment, and compliance. Another focus will be process improvement through our HRIS which covers everything related to people. They will be involved in the hiring process and interviewing, administering leave, and enforcing company policies.

Requirements

This role also involves the implementation of HR strategies, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and supporting the HR department in various administrative tasks.

Primary General HR Duties:

· Coordinate day-to-day HR operations and administrative processes

· Serve as a primary point of contact for employee HR questions and support

· Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data integrity

· Support onboarding and offboarding processes for employees

· Coordinate new hire paperwork, background checks, I-9s, and system setup

· Process employee status changes including promotions, transfers, compensation updates, and terminations

· Support payroll processing by ensuring accurate employee data and timely submissions

· Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws

· Assist with HR audits, reporting, and document retention

· Prepare HR reports, metrics, and analytics for leadership

· Partner with managers on HR procedures and employee communications

· Assist with policy administration and employee acknowledgements

· Coordinate training programs and employee development initiatives

· Manage confidential employee information with professionalism and discretion

· Support recruiting coordination including interview scheduling and candidate communication

· Assist with special HR projects, acquisitions, or system implementations as needed

· Assist with benefits administration and employee enrollment support

· Coordinate new hire enrollments, qualifying life event changes, annual open enrollment, and terminations

· Serve as primary point of contact for employee benefits questions and issue resolution

· Coordinate leave of absence documentation and tracking

· Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to benefits and leave administration

· Support benefits audits, nondiscrimination testing, and annual reporting requirements

Qualifications

• 5-10 years supporting HR administration and/or benefits administration.
• Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites – specifically Word and Excel
• Strong skills and knowledge in Human Resources, HR, HR Policies, and/or HR Benefits.
• Knowledge and experience of HRIS system, Paylocity is a plus
• Experience with new employee on-boarding and off-boarding
• Prepare special reports for managers, as needed.
• Experience in Employee Benefits
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field
• Certification in HR (e.g., PHR, SPHR, CP, SCP) is a plus
• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred