HR Generalist

Job Summary:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and people-first HR Generalist to support the full spectrum of human resources operations. In this role, you will serve as a day-to-day resource for employees and managers, administer core HR programs, and maintain the data accuracy that keeps our people operations running smoothly. The ideal candidate brings 2–4 years of hands-on HR experience, a genuine curiosity for data and reporting, and working knowledge of modern HRIS platforms such as ADP or Paylocity. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love turning data into insights, and find deep satisfaction in building great employee experiences from hire to retire, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do:

Onboarding & Offboarding

• Coordinate end-to-end onboarding logistics, including scheduling new hire orientations, preparing welcome communications, and ensuring Day 1 readiness.
• Process new hire data in Paylocity and supporting systems; maintain accurate employment records from offer through first day.
• Partner with IT to provision system access, manage distribution list enrollment, and ensure seamless technology onboarding for new employees.
• Manage offboarding coordination, including scheduling exit meetings, collecting company property, and processing terminations accurately in payroll and HR systems.

Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, and ancillary plans; coordinate open and life-event enrollment periods.
• Oversee 401(k) plan administration, including enrollment, contribution changes, loan processing, and vendor coordination.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee benefits questions, providing timely and accurate guidance.

HRIS & Data Management

• Maintain Paylocity as the system of record; manage user access and security roles, and ensure employee data integrity across all modules.
• Generate and analyze monthly HR data reports, identifying trends in headcount, turnover, compensation, and benefits utilization.
• Process employment changes — promotions, transfers, compensation adjustments, and status changes — in HRIS and payroll systems with accuracy and timeliness.
• Contribute to data hygiene initiatives and audit activities to ensure compliance and reporting accuracy.

Leave of Absence & Compliance

• Partner with third party vendor on administering leave of absence programs (FMLA, state leave, personal leave), coordinating approvals, tracking, and return-to-work processes.
• Ensure leave events are accurately reflected in payroll and HR systems with appropriate documentation.
• Support recordkeeping compliance in accordance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.

Compensation & Performance

• Participate in compensation benchmarking exercises, gathering market data to support pay equity reviews and offer recommendations.
• Administer performance management platform, including cycle setup, general configuration, and employee/manager support.

Employee Experience & Support

• Respond to daily employee inquiries via email and direct support channels, delivering timely, accurate, and empathetic assistance.
• Build trusted relationships across the organization, acting as a reliable and approachable HR resource at all levels.

What You’ll Need to Have:

Required: 

•  2–4 years of progressive HR generalist or HR coordinator experience.
• Hands-on experience with an HRIS platform — Paylocity, ADP, or comparable system required.
• Demonstrated ability to work with HR data: running reports, analyzing trends, and presenting findings clearly.
•  Working knowledge of benefits administration, including open enrollment, billing reconciliation, and carrier coordination.
•  Familiarity with payroll processing workflows and the downstream impact of HR transactions.
•  Strong attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a service-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google Workspace; comfort learning new HR tools quickly.

Preferred:

• Experience with Lattice or a comparable performance management system.
• Exposure to leave of absence administration (FMLA, state-specific leave programs).
• Background in compensation benchmarking or participation in salary survey submissions.
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or other relevant HR certification (or active pursuit).
• Experience in a high-growth or mid-size company environment.

Compensation:

• $75,000 - $85,000 per year base salary
• A 5% annual bonus
• Employer matching (up to 3% of base salary) for company sponsored 401K plan