HR & Payroll Generalist

Job Details

We are seeking a knowledgeable, proactive, and hands-on HR Generalist to support recruiting, employee relations, payroll processing, benefits administration, onboarding, and HR operational functions. This role works closely with leadership and employees across the organization to ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and process consistency.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll accurately and on time
• Maintain payroll records, deductions, garnishments, PTO balances, and employee payroll changes
• Aid with payroll reconciliations, reporting, and payroll-related general ledger support
• Support payroll analytics and labor reporting, including P&L impacts and labor cost drivers
• Aid with fringe rate calculations and prevailing wage requirements as applicable
• Care for certified payroll reporting including Davis Bacon compliance
• Aid with CCIP/OCIP payroll reporting and related documentation
• Aid with payroll audits, insurance audits, and compliance reporting requests
• Maintain compliance with payroll tax and employment-related reporting requirements

Human Resources Administration

• Manage recruitment and selection processes, including job postings, resume screening, interview coordination, and offer administration
• Coordinate onboarding and new hire orientation, including required employment documentation
• Maintain employee records and ensure HR documentation remains accurate, organized, and compliant
• Aid employees with benefits-related inquiries and support annual enrollment activities
• Support employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary meetings, and performance management
• Partner with managers on employee relations, staffing needs, and HR best practices
• Support training initiatives and HR-related organizational programs
• Stay current on HR best practices, employment laws, and compliance requirements

Systems, Reporting & Process Improvement

• Utilize HRIS and payroll systems to maintain accurate employee and payroll data
• Support reporting requests and maintain HR/payroll analytics and operational reporting
• Identify opportunities to improve HR and payroll processes, organization, and efficiency
• Aid with implementation or transition activities related to HR or payroll systems
• Maintain high accuracy, organization, and confidentiality across all responsibilities

Requirements

• Solid payroll processing background is required; this is the core of the role
• Working knowledge of HR functions, employment practices, and compliance; deep HR generalist expertise is not required but foundational HR competency is
• Experience processing multi-employee payroll with GL interface and reconciliations
• Familiarity with prevailing wage, Davis Bacon, or certified payroll reporting a strong plus
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with payroll data, reporting, and labor cost analysis
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems; ADP experience required, Paylocity familiarity a plus
• Comfort using benefits administration platforms such as Employee Navigator or similar
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently with strong attention to detail
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field preferred
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, etc.) is a plus but not required
• Experience in construction, contracting, or project-based industries preferred

Preferred Attributes

• Self-starter with strong ownership mindset and accountability
• Comfortable operating independently with minimal oversight after onboarding
• Ability to balance administrative execution with process improvement
• Team-oriented with strong professionalism and follow-through
• Experience with ADP (required); Paylocity experience or willingness to transition is a plus
• Familiarity with Employee Navigator for benefits administration preferred

Why Join Us?

Build something that matters — the HR function here is underutilized and ready for the right person to own and modernize
Direct seat at the table — this role reports to the CFO with real influence over how people operations run
Complex, engaging payroll work — prevailing wage, Davis Bacon, CCIP/OCIP, and GL integration keep this role technically interesting
PE-backed stability with a growth mandate — you are not walking into a stagnant environment
Leadership wants a strategic partner, not just an administrator — they are ready to invest in building this function the right way

About the Company

We are an enterprise-level technology systems integrator and specialty contractor headquartered in the Southeast. Founded in 1998, we have grown through strategic acquisitions into one of the most recognized names in our space, delivering structured cabling, audio visual, fire alarm, and fire protection solutions across commercial and industrial markets. We are PE-backed with a growth mandate, employ approximately 140 people, and operate in a fast-paced, project-driven environment where ownership and accountability are part of the culture.

Company Culture

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to better decision-making, innovation, and ultimately, success. We strive to foster an environment where all employees feel empowered to bring their authentic selves to work and contribute to our mission.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.