HR Generalist / Payroll

The Human Resources Generalist supports the organization in all aspects of the daily functions of the Human Resources (HR) Department including recruitment, orientation, administration, training, team member relations and facilitation of engagement activities. This position supports a cooperative, flexible, working relationship with all team members. This position reports directly to the Senior Manager of Human Resources.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all employee onboarding activities, all termination activities, and change of status forms with payroll. Serve as employee liaison to assist in problem resolution with issues related to benefit deductions and pay.
• Administer payroll through the Bamboo platform ensuring accuracy and timeliness in processing employee salaries, commissions, benefits, and deductions.
• Assists in communicating company policies and procedures. Promotes understanding within the organization and across the client operations.
• Maintains monthly benefit reconciliations to minimize errors within client benefit programs.
• Maintains HRIS systems with accurate employee data and makes updates as required.

• Recruit, interview, and facilitate the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborate with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Conduct or acquire background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Maintains Human Resource records and compiles reports from database. Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and certifications.
• Serve as a point of contact for employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations when necessary.

• Perform special projects and other general administrative tasks as requested.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple different clients in different states.
• Demonstrates good judgment; approachable and professional; solid problem-solving skills; ability to handle multiple tasks; self-motivated; well organized.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, preferred.
• Three (3) years of Human Resources Generalist or equivalent experience in a people leader/negotiator role.