Human Resources Generalist

About The Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Human Resources Generalist to join our team. This role is pivotal in supporting the daily operations of our HR department, with a primary focus on payroll and recruiting functions. The HR Generalist will be responsible for processing weekly payroll accurately, managing employee onboarding, assisting with benefits administration, and supporting employee relations initiatives. This position provides a unique opportunity to gain comprehensive exposure to various HR functions, including compliance, employee records management, leave administration, and more. The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, and eager to develop their career within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll accurately and ensure timely completion.
• Review employee timecards for accuracy, follow up on missing punches, and resolve timekeeping issues.
• Manage payroll-related changes including department, position, pay, and deductions.
• Administer employee leaves, maintain related records, and process leave changes within HR and payroll systems.
• Handle employee offboarding procedures, including system updates, final payroll adjustments, and documentation.
• Prepare and upload weekly KPI files to payroll and post KPI data for production lines.
• Calculate and process double-time payments when applicable.
• Review payroll for discrepancies and ensure accuracy before processing.
• Maintain accurate employee records within payroll and timekeeping systems.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, timekeeping, and payroll-related matters.
• Escalate complex payroll issues to the HR Supervisor as necessary.
• Post and maintain job openings on recruiting platforms, review applications, and conduct initial screenings.
• Identify and reach out to potential candidates via LinkedIn, Indeed, and other sources.
• Manage candidate communication, schedule interviews, and coordinate feedback with hiring managers.
• Prepare offer letters and employment correspondence, coordinate pre-employment requirements.
• Assist with onboarding new hires, including paperwork, orientation, and documentation.
• Support employee support activities, including benefits enrollment, ID badges, and general HR questions.
• Assist with workplace injury reporting, workers' compensation claims, and related documentation.
• Coordinate employee-related supplies and participate in benefits open enrollment activities.
• Support HR reporting, employee communications, and administrative tasks.
• Partner with Marketing on employee engagement activities and company initiatives.
• Perform other HR duties and provide backup support as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Previous experience in HR, payroll, recruiting, or administrative roles preferred; training will be provided.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with sound judgment.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Professional and service-oriented communication skills, comfortable assisting employees at all levels.
• Ability to quickly learn HRIS, payroll, timekeeping, and recruiting systems.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.