What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Generalist position at American Equipment HR LLC?
Kanawha Scales & Systems is one of the leading Industrial Weighing solutions providers in the United States which was founded in 1954 in Kanawha County, WV. Over the years, our ability to grow and set ourselves apart from the competition is the result of a tried-and-true philosophy – take care of our customers and take care of our people.
Summary:
The HR Generalist is responsible for supporting day-to-day HR functions—including employee relations, compliance, recruitment, and benefits—while serving as the subject matter expert for payroll processing and related reporting. The ideal candidate will combine strong knowledge of HR practices with hands-on payroll experience to ensure accuracy, compliance, and a positive employee experience.
Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end payroll processing on a bi-weekly basis for employees.
- Ensure accuracy of payroll data including wages, benefits, PTO, overtime, and deductions.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
- Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Generate payroll-related reports for management, finance, and audit purposes.
- Partner with managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Assist in recruitment, onboarding and orientation for new employees.
- Administer benefits programs and support open enrollment processes.
- Maintain employee records and HRIS data with accuracy and confidentiality.
- Support employee relations, performance management, and training initiatives.
- Assist with compliance activities including FMLA, ADA, EEO, and labor laws.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3 years of HR generalist experience with at least 2 years of payroll and benefits administration responsibility.
- Familiarity with benefit regulations and compliance requirements (ACA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA).
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and confidentiality.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to build trust and provide employee support.
Work Environment
- Office environment; mostly sitting
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
