HR Generalist
Quick Summary
Process weekly payroll for hourly employees, including reviewing and auditing timecards, resolving discrepancies, ensuring approvals are completed,
Responsibilities
~2 min read- →Process weekly payroll for hourly employees, including reviewing and auditing timecards, resolving discrepancies, ensuring approvals are completed, and validating payroll accuracy prior to submission
- →Administer and maintain employee timekeeping records, attendance tracking, and payroll-related data integrity
- →Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee pay concerns, missed punches, shift differentials, and overtime issues in a timely manner
- →Manage payroll garnishments, child support orders, tax levies, and other wage attachments while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- →Coordinate leave administration processes, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers’ compensation, personal leaves, and return-to-work communication with employees and leaders
- →Serve as a key point of contact for employee payroll and leave-related questions and communications
- →Support payroll audits, reporting, reconciliations, and compliance activities to ensure accurate payroll processing and recordkeeping
- →Maintain employee and applicant records in HRIS/HCM systems in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements
- →Assist with onboarding, orientation, and new hire processing activities
- →Support employee relations activities including investigations, disciplinary actions, coaching conversations, and documentation
- →Coach and guide supervisors and managers on employee relations matters, attendance concerns, and policy interpretation
- →Assist with recruiting activities as needed, including reviewing applications, interviewing candidates, and onboarding new employees
- →Monitor attendance, tardiness, and absenteeism reporting and ensure appropriate documentation and follow-up actions are completed
- →Support employee benefits administration including enrollments, changes, open enrollment communication, and employee education
- →Maintain and support employee recognition and engagement programs
- →Cross-train and support additional HR functions as business needs evolve
Requirements
~2 min read- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field preferred
- 2+ years of Human Resources and/or payroll administration experience required
- Experience processing high-volume hourly payroll required
- Experience managing timekeeping systems, payroll audits, garnishments, and leave administration strongly preferred
- Experience with HRIS/HCM systems required; previous experience with Workday preferred
- PHR Certification preferred
- Union relations experience preferred (UAW)
- Previous automotive manufacturing experience preferred
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain confidentiality and accuracy in payroll processing
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Comfortable communicating in difficult situations in both individual and group settings
- Ability to work with urgency and meet payroll deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrates ethical practice, sound judgment, and professionalism in all interactions
- Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issues, and driving resolution
- Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks
- Demonstrated ability to support multiple HR disciplines including employee relations, payroll administration, benefits, onboarding, and compliance
- Able to inspire, influence, and develop positive working relationships across all levels of the organization
- Understands the operational impact of payroll and HR decisions on the overall business
What We Offer:
We’re excited to offer a range of awesome benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, company-paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life and Long-Term Disability options, an Employer 401k Match, ESOP shares, tuition reimbursement, a Referral Bonus Program, Challenge Incentive Program, and paid time off.
Please note, while these benefits are part of what we offer, they may not all apply to this specific role. The details shared in this job description are intended to give you a general idea, but duties and responsibilities may evolve over time, with or without notice. And of course, we’re happy to provide reasonable accommodations to help individuals with disabilities succeed in their role.
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- June 11, 2026
- First seen
- June 11, 2026
- Last seen
- June 11, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 60%
- Scored at
- June 11, 2026
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