Senior HR Generalist / Payroll Specialist

Pittsburgh, PA (Northwestern Suburbs)

$60,000- $75,000

We are seeking a Senior HR Generalist / Payroll Specialist to step into a highly visible and impactful role. This position will own full-cycle payroll while also supporting key HR functions such as benefits administration, onboarding/offboarding, and employee support.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of transactional and strategic HR responsibilities and wants to grow into a long-term role with succession potential as the HR Manager plans for retirement in the coming years.

OVERVIEW OF THE SENIOR HR GENERALIST / PAYROLL SPECIALIST ROLE:

• Process full-cycle weekly payroll for a multi-entity, complex environment
• Manage payroll adjustments including commissions, garnishments, and special deductions
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Maintain payroll records and handle employee payroll-related inquiries
• Utilize Paylocity for payroll processing
• Support benefits administration including renewals, enrollments, and employee education
• Assist with 401(k) administration, including enrollments and rollovers
• Partner on insurance renewals and vendor coordination
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems
• Provide general HR support to employees and management
• Deliver presentations to management (approximately twice per year)
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE SENIOR HR GENERALIST / PAYROLL SPECIALIST ROLE:

• 3 years of experience in HR and payroll (full-cycle payroll required)
• Experience with Paylocity or similar payroll/HRIS systems preferred
• Exposure to complex payroll environments (commissions, garnishments, multi-entity)
• Background supporting a blue-collar or industrial workforce is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive information
• Calm, steady, and adaptable personality with a team-first mindset