HR Gneralist

Hi Power Electric, is a leading electrical contracting firm known for delivering high-quality, timely, and cost-effective solutions across commercial, residential, and multifamily projects.

Position Summary:

The HR Generalist is responsible for administering payroll processes and supporting a wide range of human resources functions, including employee onboarding, benefits administration, compliance, HR reporting, and employee relations. This role ensures accurate and timely payroll operations while contributing to a positive employee experience and maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Payroll Administration
• Audit timecards, PTO accruals, overtime calculations, and deductions to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain payroll records and generate payroll reports as needed.
• Manage garnishments, wage adjustments and specials payments.
• Ensure compliance with FLSA, wage and hour laws.
• Human Resources Support
• Administer employee onboarding and offboarding, including new hire paperwork, I-9 verification, and benefit enrollment/termination.
• Maintain employee files (digitally) and HRIS data integrity.
• Assist with benefit administration, open enrollment, and employee inquiries regarding insurance, retirement plans, and leave programs.
• Support employees relations by addressing routine questions, and escalating issues to HR leadership when necessary.
• Participate in policy development, updates, and communication.
• Support talent acquisition activities such as scheduling interviews, posting jobs, and processing background/drug checks.

• Compliance & Reporting
• Ensure HR and Payroll practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Prepare HR and payroll metrics, and audits (EEO, workers compensation, ACA, etc.)
• Maintain confidential and safeguard sensitive employee information.
• Training & Development Support
• Assist with training coordination and recordkeeping.
• Help roll out new HR initiatives, systems, or process improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred)
• 2-5 years of experience in HR and/or payroll administration.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems (Bamboo, Spectrum, and Traqspera is a plus)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, FLSA, and HR compliance.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.