What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Generalist position at NUS Consulting Group?
HR Generalist (Payroll & Benefits)
NUS Consulting Group, a global energy management and sustainability advisory firm, is seeking an HR Generalist to be responsible for our people operations, payroll, and benefits functions in the United States.
This is a great fit for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats — building strong HR programs while making sure payroll and benefits run accurately and on time across a multi-jurisdictional team.
What you'll do:
- Own end-to-end payroll processing across multiple countries, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery
- Administer employee benefits programs (health insurance, retirement plans, leave policies) across all entities, including open enrollment and vendor management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations, onboarding, offboarding, and day-to-day HR support
- Maintain compliance with local labor laws and payroll regulations across our global entities
- Partner with Finance on payroll reconciliation, tax filings, and benefits administration
- Develop and refine HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks
- Support performance management, employee engagement, and talent development initiatives
- Manage HRIS and payroll systems, ensuring data integrity and accurate reporting
- Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on HR, compensation, and benefits matters
What you bring:
- 5 years of HR experience, with direct ownership of ADP Workforce Now payroll processing (multi-country experience a plus)
- Experience administering group benefits plans and working with brokers/carriers
- Strong knowledge of payroll compliance, tax withholding, and labor law requirements
- Experience with HRIS/payroll platforms
- Excellent judgment, discretion, and communication skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, global environment
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience); PHR/SHRM-CP or CPP certification a plus
Why NUS Consulting Group:
Founded in 1933, NUS has spent decades helping organizations manage energy costs and sustainability strategy worldwide. Join a lean, collaborative team where your work directly shapes how we support and grow our people.