HR Generalist (Payroll & Benefits)

Graham Personnel Services

Greensboro, NC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Cellular Telephone, Compensation and Benefits, Customer Relations, Data Entry, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Human Resources, Human Resources Processes, Interpersonal Skills, Laptop PC, Leadership, Manufacturing, Organizational Skills, Payroll Administration, Payroll Management, Payroll Tax, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Time Tracking
LOCATION
Greensboro, NC
POSTED
13 days ago
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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Graham Personnel Services