HR & Payroll Generalist

About the role

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. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who takes ownership, operates with urgency, and proactively identifies opportunities to improve processes and support the organization's growth. This position requires someone comfortable balancing HR responsibilities with detailed payroll administration and project-based payroll compliance requirements.

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

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• 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

Pay

$60,000 - $70,000 per year