HR Generalist

About the role

This position combines HRIS administration with general HR responsibilities and serves as a key resource for HR operations across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Process employee changes including new hires, transfers, promotions, pay changes, status changes, and terminations.
• Maintain employee records and ensure HR data is accurate and confidential.
• Troubleshoot HRIS issues and coordinate with the HRIS/payroll vendor when necessary.
• Track and administer annual performance appraisal campaigns.
• Assist with system audits to identify and correct data discrepancies.
• Maintain HRIS workflows, forms, and electronic employee files.
• Support the full employee lifecycle from onboarding through separation.
• Assist with new hire onboarding, including paperwork, HRIS setup, and orientation coordination.
• Respond to employee questions regarding HR policies, benefits, payroll, PTO, and other HR-related matters.
• Assist managers and employees with HR policies, procedures, and day-to-day HR issues.
• Assist with employee relations matters and escalate complex issues to the HR Manager as appropriate.
• Maintain required personnel records and assist with compliance reporting.
• Assist with employment verification, unemployment claims, and other routine HR administration.
• Support HR projects, process improvements, and company-wide HR initiatives.
• Support payroll processing by ensuring employee information, pay changes, deductions, and other HR data are accurate.
• Assist employees and managers with timekeeping and payroll-related questions.
• Maintain confidential employee records in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Assist with required employment documentation and HR compliance activities.
• Support audits and reporting related to employee records, payroll, benefits, and HR programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in HRIS administration and/or HR generalist responsibilities.
• Experience working with an HRIS and timekeeping/payroll systems.
• Strong understanding of general HR practices and employment processes.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with employees, managers, and HR leadership.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a manufacturing or multi-site environment.
• Experience with ADP or similar HR/payroll systems.
• Experience supporting payroll and timekeeping processes.
• HR certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR is a plus.