Human Resources Generalist

HR Generalist / Senior HR Generalist

Position Summary

The HR Generalist supports the full employee lifecycle by administering payroll, benefits, orientation, onboarding, employee relations, talent acquisition, learning and development programs, and compliance initiatives. This role ensures accurate and timely HR operations while serving as a strategic partner to employees and managers. The HR Generalist provides coaching to supervisors, supports performance management practices, assists with workforce planning, and contributes to organizational development.

The position may be filled at either the HR Generalist or Senior HR Generalist level depending on experience.

• Process and reconcile bi-weekly payroll for non-exempt employees and monthly payroll for exempt employees.
• Maintain payroll accuracy by auditing timesheets, resolving discrepancies, and applying correct pay codes.
• Partner with Finance to support payroll reporting and year-end processes.

• Complete and maintain I-9 verification, including audits and E-Verify processing.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws, federal contracting requirements, and internal policies.
• Manage required HR documentation, digital records, and personnel files.

• Manage full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, coordinating candidate selection, and handling candidate negotiations.
• Partner with hiring managers to define staffing needs, job requirements, and competencies.
• Maintain applicant tracking and recruiting data in HRIS (Paylocity).
• Support workforce planning initiatives and employer branding.

• Conduct new hire orientation and lead the full onboarding experience, ensuring seamless integration into learning resources and required trainings.
• Set up new employees in HRIS, HSI, and Benefits systems.
• Coordinate onboarding schedules, materials, and training assignments.
• Support exit interviews, documentation, and offboarding workflows.
• Conduct 30/60/90 day employee check-ins.

• Coordinate benefits enrollment, changes, and employee inquiries.
• Support administration of FMLA, short-term disability, workers’ compensation, ADA, and other leave programs.

• Coordinate and support learning and development initiatives, including compliance training, professional development programs, and skills-based workshops.
• Partner with managers to identify training gaps and development needs.
• Track and maintain accurate training records within the HRIS & HSI.
• Help develop training materials, SOPs, and educational resources.
• Assist in defining career development pathways and supporting internal mobility.

• Serve as the first point of contact for employees needing HR support or guidance.
• Provide coaching and support to supervisors on employee relations matters, documentation, and performance expectations.
• Conduct initial fact-finding for employee concerns and support resolution strategies.
• Assist with performance management cycles, including goal setting, evaluations, and development planning.
• Support workforce planning activities such as role definition, competency identification, and staffing recommendations.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture.

• Utilize Paylocity for HRIS, payroll, onboarding workflows, L&D tracking, performance documentation, and reporting.
• Assist with HR policies, procedures, and SOPs.
• Generate dashboards and reports for HR metrics, workforce analytics, compliance data, and training activity.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance HR operations and employee experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field—or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of professional HR experience across multiple HR functions.
• Experience processing payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Experience with Paylocity or another HRIS.
• Knowledge of benefits administration, FMLA, workers’ compensation, and HR compliance.
• Proficient…