Payroll Coordinator / HR Generalist

The HR Generalist is responsible for providing comprehensive support across key human resources functions, with a primary focus on payroll processing and benefits administration. This role supports recruitment, onboarding, orientation, offboarding, compensation, training, HRIS data management, and compliance.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Process biweekly payroll for all employees with accuracy, including new hires, terminations, compensation updates, bonuses, PTO payouts, reimbursements, and benefits‑related deductions.
• Review, audit, and reconcile employee timekeeping records prior to payroll submission.
• Maintain and update employee information in HRIS and payroll systems.
• Process personnel actions including new hires, promotions, transfers, and terminations.
• Assist with benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, terminations, and responding to benefit-related inquiries.
• Support annual open enrollment activities and employee communications.
• Assist with recruitment efforts including job postings, interview scheduling, reference checks, and preparing offer letters.
• Facilitate new hire onboarding, system setup, and conduct orientation sessions.
• Provide day‑to‑day HR support and respond to employee questions regarding HR policies, benefits, payroll, and time‑off procedures.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee files, HR documentation, and ensure data integrity.
• Manage and update internal HR trackers including headcount, onboarding status, compliance logs, and departmental spreadsheets.
• Assign, track, and ensure completion of required training programs.
• Prepare HR reports, spreadsheets, and HR metrics as needed.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives, service anniversaries, recognition programs, and culture‑building activities.
• Coordinate employee training sessions, performance review reminders, and development initiatives.
• Provide general administrative support including filing, drafting documents, scheduling meetings, and maintaining HR records.
• Assist with offboarding, including sending and tracking exit interviews and collecting required documentation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support HR operations and organizational needs.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong payroll processing experience required.
• Experience with benefits administration preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Knowledge of HR laws and regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods working on a computer.
• Ability to lift 15 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to travel to various locations as needed.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of HR experience, including payroll processing.
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM‑CP) preferred.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off

Work Setting : In-person

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• 8 hour shift

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Human resources: 3 years (Required)
• Recruiting: 2 years (Required)
• Employee relations: 1 year (Preferred)

Language: Spanish (Required)

Work Location: In person