HR Generalist (Payroll Focus)

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HR Generalist – Payroll Focus

Onsite | Chapel Hill, NC

(Transitions to Timberlake, NC in Q4 2026)

Full-Time | Exempt

About The Role

We’re looking for an experienced HR Generalist with a strong payroll focus to join our Human Resources team. This role is responsible for accurate multi-state payroll processing while supporting key HR functions including benefits, employee relations, onboarding, and compliance.

What You’ll Do

• Process multi-state payroll for hourly and salaried employees
• Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely processing
• Maintain payroll and employee data in HRIS/payroll systems
• Support benefits administration and open enrollment
• Assist with employee relations matters and HR investigations
• Support onboarding, offboarding, and recruiting coordination
• Ensure compliance with employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ACA, ADA, COBRA, EEO)
• Prepare payroll and HR reports for leadership
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• 5 years of HR experience
• 4 years of hands-on payroll administration
• Multi-state payroll experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws and wage & hour regulations
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables)
• Experience with Workday, ADP, or similar HRIS/payroll systems preferred
• Manufacturing or industrial environment experience a plus
  
  

Preferred

• CPP, SHRM-CP, or PHR certification
• Payroll experience for 200 employees
  
  

Why Join Us

• Hands-on, impactful HR role
• Stable, growing organization
• Opportunity to support a transitioning HQ and evolving workforce
  
  

Voltage Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.