HR Generalist (Payroll & Benefits)

Graham Personnel Services
  • Greensboro, NC
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30+ days ago

Job Description

Graham Personnel Services is seeking an HR Generalist (Payroll & Benefits Focus) for our manufacturing client in Greensboro.

 
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday (7:00 AM–4:00 PM or 8:00 AM–5:00 PM)


Position Overview
A growing, family-owned company in Greensboro is seeking an HR professional to support payroll, benefits administration, and employee services. This role is open to both early-career HR professionals looking to grow and experienced candidates who can step in with a higher level of ownership and expertise.

This position plays a key role in ensuring accurate payroll processing, supporting benefits administration, and providing a high level of service to employees and managers. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, professional, and able to handle sensitive information with discretion.


Key Responsibilities
  • Process and support payroll activities for 200 employees 
    • Manage weekly payroll for hourly employees and biweekly payroll for salaried staff (72 payrolls/year)
  • Assist with benefits administration, including enrollments and ongoing employee support
  • Manage and track time-off requests through internal systems (high-volume data entry)
  • Maintain accurate employee records and ensure data integrity
  • Support ACA-related tracking and audits, including deduction reconciliation
  • Serve as a point of contact for employee questions regarding payroll, benefits, and policies
  • Communicate professionally with employees and managers across the organization
  • Assist with general HR administrative functions as needed

Qualifications
For Entry-Level Candidates (HR Coordinator Track):
  • 1–3 years of administrative, payroll, or HR experience (or strong internship/degree focus)
  • Strong attention to detail and comfort with numbers and data entry
  • Eagerness to learn payroll, benefits, and HR processes
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism

For Experienced Candidates (HR Generalist Track):
  • 8+ years of HR experience with payroll and benefits responsibilities
  • Experience managing multi-frequency payroll (weekly/biweekly preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of payroll processes, deductions, and compliance basics (ACA exposure a plus)
  • Ability to work independently and support process improvements

Key Traits for Success
  • High level of discretion and confidentiality
  • Professional, mature communication style
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with employees and leadership
  • Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Comfortable working with numbers, calculations, and reconciliations

What’s Offered
  • Opportunity to grow within a stable, family-owned organization
  • Hybrid flexibility (1 day remote per week)
  • Company-provided laptop and cell phone
  • Supportive team environment with a focus on long-term fit


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Numbers & Facts

LocationGreensboro, NC

Skills

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