Human Resources Generalist

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: HR Director

Position Summary

The HR Generalist (Payroll & Compliance Specialist) plays a critical role in supporting a growing, multi-state organization by ensuring accurate payroll processing, regulatory compliance, and consistent HR operations across all markets. Following the transition from a PEO model to in-house HR administration through ADP Workforce Now, this role will own payroll accuracy, HRIS integrity, compliance reporting, and audit readiness while supporting benefits administration and employee lifecycle processes.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll & HRIS Administration

• Own end-to-end multi-state payroll processing through ADP Workforce Now

• Ensure payroll accuracy, timely processing, and resolution of discrepancies

• Maintain HRIS data integrity, audits, and system accuracy

• Partner with Finance and HR leadership on payroll audits and reporting

• Support payroll transitions, system enhancements, and process improvements

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws across all operating states

• Manage and support 401(k) administration, ACA tracking and filings, wage and hour compliance, and new hire reporting

• Maintain documentation to support audits and regulatory inquiries

• Partner with ADP and external vendors on compliance tools and dashboards

Benefits Administration Support

• Assist with benefits enrollments, life events, and employee inquiries

• Support benefits audits and reconciliations

• Provide frontline employee benefits support as needed

HR Operations & Employee Support

• Serve as an HR contact for employees and managers

• Support onboarding, offboarding, and lifecycle processes

• Assist with policy administration and acknowledgements

Internal Controls & Audit Readiness

• Strengthen payroll and benefits internal controls

• Ensure audit-ready documentation and approvals

• Identify risks and recommend corrective actions

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred

• 5+ years HR Generalist experience with payroll and compliance focus

• Multi-state payroll and compliance experience

• ADP Workforce Now experience strongly preferred

• Strong attention to detail and independent work style

Schedule: Hybrid (2 days in office/ 3 days home)

FLSA Status: Exempt $55k-$70k depending on experience