PAYROLL & BENEFITS HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

Payroll Administration

• Process accurate and timely payroll for hourly and salaried employees in both union and non-union populations.
• Apply wage rates, shift differentials, overtime, premiums, and other pay practices in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and company policies.
• Review payroll reports, resolve discrepancies, and ensure data accuracy.
• Administer garnishments, deductions, and year-end payroll activities (W-2s).
• Partner with Finance to support payroll reconciliations and audits.

Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and leave programs.
• Manage new hire enrollments, life events, open enrollment, and vendor file feeds.
• Serve as a primary contact for employee benefit questions and issue resolution.
• Cook with benefits vendors and brokers to ensure accurate plan administration.
• Support compliance activities including COBRA, ACA reporting, and required plan notices.

Key Activities

• Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS and payroll systems.
• Support onboarding and offboarding for union and non-union employees.
• Aid in leave administration (FMLA, state leave programs, workers’ compensation coordination).
• Respond to employee inquiries with professionalism, consistency, and confidentiality.
• Support HR audits and special projects as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of payroll and benefits experience, preferably supporting a union workforce.
• Working knowledge of payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, and benefits compliance.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems- ADP workforce preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information.
• Occasional travel to other locations required.
• Multistate payroll experience.
• Experience interpreting collective bargaining agreements.
• CPP, PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar certification.
• Bilingual in both English & Spanish.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• The work environment for this role is typically an office setting, with most tasks performed at a desk using a computer.
• Daily responsibilities involve extended periods of sitting, frequent use of a computer, keyboard, and mouse for data entry, analysis, and report generation.
• Occasional need to lift or carry documents or files weighing up to 15 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing a fair and inclusive environment where all employees and applicants have equal opportunities to succeed.