About This Role
The HR Generalist focuses on payroll and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy in employee timecards, payroll processing, and related benefits information. This role supports various HR initiatives including recruiting, compliance, training, and employee support, suiting an organized and detail-oriented individual who can professionally address employee and manager inquiries.
Responsibilities
- Review and audit employee timecards before payroll is processed
- Verify hours worked, overtime, time off, and other timekeeping information for accuracy
- Process payroll through Paylocity according to established payroll deadlines
- Review payroll reports and registers for accuracy before payroll is finalized
- Verify PTO and other time-off information is accurately reflected in payroll
- Review benefit deductions, changes, and other payroll deductions for accuracy
- Review pension deductions and contributions for accuracy
- Identify, research, and resolve payroll discrepancies
- Work with managers and employees to correct timekeeping or payroll issues
- Prepare payroll reports for management review and signature
- Complete and submit required pension and insurance reports following payroll processing
- Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation
- Respond to employee questions regarding payroll, timekeeping, deductions, and benefits
- Support the administration of employee benefit programs
- Coordinate new-hire benefit enrollment and benefit changes
- Review benefit elections and deductions to ensure information is accurately reflected in payroll
- Work with benefit vendors and employees to resolve questions or discrepancies
- Help employees understand available benefit resources and enrollment processes
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee records
- Support HR compliance reporting and documentation
- Assist with programs and processes related to EEO-1, COBRA, FMLA, workers' compensation, and other applicable requirements
- Maintain HRIS information and employee data
- Assist with HR reporting, audits, and other administrative projects
- Help ensure HR processes and records are completed accurately and on time
- Support recruiting efforts by sourcing, screening, and coordinating candidates as needed
- Participate in interviews and help identify candidates who align with the organization's values and needs
- Coordinate new-hire orientation and onboarding
- Serve as a resource for employees and managers throughout the employee lifecycle
- Help employees feel welcomed, informed, and supported
- Assist with training, employee development, performance review processes, and other HR initiatives
- Support employee engagement, recognition, wellness, and appreciation programs
- Assist with staff events and other initiatives that contribute to a positive employee experience
- Participate in HR projects and committees as needed
- Look for opportunities to improve HR processes, reporting, and efficiencies
- Collaborate with departments and branches to support the needs of the organization
Requirements
- 3+ years of hands-on payroll and HR experience, including direct responsibility for payroll processing and timekeeping
- Experience reviewing and auditing employee timecards prior to payroll processing
- Experience processing payroll through Paylocity or a similar payroll system
- Working knowledge of payroll deductions, PTO/time off, benefits deductions, and payroll reporting
- Experience reviewing payroll reports and identifying discrepancies before payroll is finalized
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Ability to work independently and meet firm payroll and reporting deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing needs
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and HR/payroll systems
- High degree of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information
Nice to have:
- Paylocity experience is strongly preferred
- Experience with pension, insurance, or other payroll-related reporting is strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred
- Bilingual skills are a plus
Benefits
- Bilingual stipend eligible
Important Details
Physical Requirements
- This position will involve being "on the move" in our libraries. You will stand, walk, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, climb, push/pull up to 50 pounds, and lift up to 25 pounds.
