Job Description

The Payroll / HR Generalist supports the Human Resources function with a primary focus on accurate, compliant payroll processing while also providing generalist-level HR support across employee lifecycle activities. This role serves as a key partner to HR leadership, supervisors, and employees to ensure payroll integrity, data accuracy, and adherence to employment laws and company policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time, including regular wages, overtime, PTO payouts, bonuses, stipends, and other earnings.
• Review, audit, and reconcile payroll data to ensure accuracy before submission and final approval.
• Maintain payroll records, deduction codes, tax files, garnishments, and related documentation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, payroll tax requirements, and reporting deadlines.
• Coordinate payroll changes related to new hires, terminations, promotions, pay changes, and job changes.
• Partner with HR leadership and Finance to resolve payroll discrepancies and improve payroll processes.
• Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 processing and audits.

HR Generalist Responsibilities

• Administer employee data changes within the HRIS to maintain data integrity and confidentiality.
• Support onboarding, orientation, and employee lifecycle documentation.
• Assist with benefits administration, open enrollment, and employee inquiries related to compensation and benefits.
• Provide guidance to supervisors and employees regarding HR policies, procedures, and employment practices.
• Support employee relations activities, including documentation, investigations, and compliance tracking.
• Assist with audits, reporting, and HR compliance initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, and HR compliance requirements.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HRIS / payroll systems.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in payroll and human resources administration.
• Experience supporting payroll processing in a multi-site or manufacturing environment.
• Paylocity HRIS experience preferred

Physical & Work Requirements

• Primarily office-based; may require occasional lifting of files or materials.
• Regular use of computer systems and office equipment.