JOB DESCRIPTION:  

The HR Generalist - Payroll Specialist will be responsible for managing the payroll process for the company and providing support in various other HR tasks. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of payroll practices, tax laws, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will also contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures. 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process bi-weekly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely disbursement. 

• Maintain and update payroll records, including but not limited to hours worked, tax withholdings, benefit deductions, and employee information. 

• Stay current with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices to ensure compliance. 

• Prepare and submit payroll reports for management and regulatory agencies. 

• Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer employee queries related to wages, deductions, attendance, and time records. 

• Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures. 

• Conduct recruitment efforts for nonexempt and exempt personnel and temporary employees; conduct new-employee orientations. 

• Manage employee relations, including handling employee grievances and conducting exit interviews. 

• Support the administration of benefits, compensation, and employee performance programs. 

• Collaborate with the HR team to coordinate training and development initiatives. 

• Maintain company organization charts and the employee directory. 

• Assist in the evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of the department in relation to established goals. 

• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in the efficiency of the department and services performed. 

• Maintain human resource information system records and compile reports from the database as needed. 

• Assist with employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations. 

• Perform other related duties as required and assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 

• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. 

• A minimum of [Specify Years] years of experience in human resources with a focus on payroll processing. 

• In-depth knowledge of payroll software, HRIS systems, and timekeeping systems. 

• Familiarity with labor laws and tax regulations. 

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. 

• Professional certification in payroll (e.g., Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)) is a plus.