Payroll Specialist/Human Resource Generalist/ - Healthcare Provider - Mooresville NC Corporate Support Center

About the role

Highlights Healthcare is seeking a passionate and dedicated Payroll Specialist / Human Resource Generalist to join its corporate support team, which supports ABA therapy Learning Centers and Hospice agencies throughout the southeast. This is a full-time on-site role based in Mooresville, NC. The Human Resources Generalist / Payroll Specialist manages and supports human resources, recruiting, employee records, compensation and benefits, and payroll functions, ensuring HR procedures and payroll processes run accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable requirements. The position maintains employee and payroll records, supports full-cycle recruiting, administers payroll activities, responds to employee and management inquiries, and contributes to a healthy, well-organized workplace. The role offers a supportive/collaborative work environment and the opportunity to work for a growing company committed to clinical excellence and its mission.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, maintain, and update personnel and payroll records for employees, including new hire information and changes in employment status.
• Manage and process payroll accurately and on time, including payroll deductions and related adjustments.
• Manage garnishments and support compliance with payroll tax regulations and payroll requirements.
• Research and resolve payroll-related discrepancies and provide responsive support to management and employees regarding payroll inquiries.
• Prepare and review compensation and benefits packages and inform employees about additional benefits for which they may be eligible.
• Implement and execute recruiting, retention, training, and development plans.
• Support the full-cycle recruiting process, forecast hiring needs, and help ensure recruiting activities run smoothly.
• Plan quarterly and annual performance review sessions.
• Maintain organization charts, detailed job descriptions, and salary records.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures throughout the organization.
• Monitor departmental budgets as assigned.
• Process employee inquiries and respond in a timely, professional manner.
• Stay current on and comply with changes in labor legislation and payroll processes.
• Maintain credentialing for appropriate field staff as necessary.
• Perform general office duties to support Highlights Healthcare daily operations.
• Suggest improvements and changes to processes and policies to improve productivity or customer satisfaction.
• Maintain industry knowledge to keep skills current and develop professionally.
• Comply with Highlights Healthcare’s vision, mission, and values.
• May be required to be available after hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; preferred for the payroll function.
• Proven work experience as an HR Specialist, HR Generalist, Clinical/Corporate Recruiter, Payroll Specialist, or similar role.
• Proficiency in payroll administration, payroll processing, and payroll services.