Human Resources Generalist

Company Description

Premier Dental has been a trusted name in the dentistry industry since its founding in 1913. Committed to supporting dental professionals worldwide, Premier develops innovative, standard-setting dental products designed to improve daily procedures and enhance patient outcomes. With a global reach in over 75 countries, Premier Dental offers a range of high-quality products, including Aero Pro®, Enamelon®, Traxodent®, and Two Striper® brand diamonds.

Premier is dedicated to empowering oral healthcare providers with effective, reliable, and efficient solutions to advance dental care worldwide.

The HR Generalist supports core People & Culture operations across the employee lifecycle, with primary responsibility for payroll processing, Paylocity administration, and full-cycle recruiting. This role partners closely with employees, hiring managers, and leadership to ensure accurate payroll, effective hiring practices, and a positive employee experience.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a growing organization where systems and processes continue to evolve.

• Administer Paylocity for employee records, job changes, compensation updates, and reporting
• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time, including audits, corrections, and coordination with Finance
• Maintain payroll, timekeeping, benefits, and core HR data in Paylocity
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour requirements
• Support year-end payroll activities including W-2 processing and reconciliations
• Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned roles, including hourly and salaried positions
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and hiring needs
• Post positions, screen candidates, conduct initial interviews, and coordinate interview schedules
• Support offer preparation, background checks, and pre-employment requirements
• Maintain accurate candidate and hiring records
• Ensure a consistent, professional candidate experience
• Support onboarding and offboarding activities, including new hire setup and I-9 compliance
• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions related to payroll, recruiting, benefits, and HR policies
• Maintain accurate employee records and documentation
• Assist with benefits administration, including enrollments, life events, and employee questions
• Support leave administration in accordance with company policies and applicable laws
• Provide general office and administrative support related to employee experience, including ordering lunches for meetings or events, coordinating office supplies, and supporting onsite employee activities
• Support compliance with employment laws and internal policies
• Assist with HR reporting, audits, and documentation
• Contribute to continuous improvement of HR processes and systems

Required

• 3–5 years of HR Generalist experience
• Hands-on experience with Paylocity, including payroll processing
• Experience managing full-cycle recruiting
• Working knowledge of payroll, HR compliance, and employment practices
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality

Preferred

• Multi-state payroll experience
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP)
• Experience supporting both hourly and salaried populations

• Strong payroll accuracy and problem-solving skills
• Effective interviewing and recruiting capabilities
• Organized, adaptable, and systems-savvy
• Clear, professional communication style
• Ability to manage multiple priorities