Human Resource Generalist

We are currently recruiting for a Human Resources Generalist job in Lexington, NC! This is a fully on-site, temp to hire position. In this role, you are responsible for administering and supporting a wide range of human resources and payroll functions. This hands-on role serves as a key resource for employees and leadership regarding payroll, benefits, employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, compliance, and personnel records management. We are looking for someone who has at least 5 years of HR experience, manufacturing experience and true hands on experience.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll and maintain payroll records

• Manage timekeeping systems and resolve payroll or attendance discrepancies

• Track paid time off (PTO) and employee leave balances

• Maintain HRIS data, personnel files, and employee records

• Administer employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, leave programs, and open enrollment

• Coordinate benefit renewals and assist with benefits audits

• Serve as a liaison with benefit providers, payroll vendors, and external partners

• Support recruitment efforts, including job postings, candidate screening, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding

• Manage employee onboarding and offboarding activities

• Complete new hire paperwork and employment verification documentation

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies

• Handle employee relations matters, investigations, policy interpretation, and disciplinary documentation

• Advise managers and supervisors on HR policies, employee relations issues, and best practices

• Coordinate performance management and annual review processes

• Support compensation administration, including wage analysis and pay adjustments

• Assist with personnel budgeting and labor-related reporting

• Prepare reports related to payroll, benefits, turnover, headcount, attendance, and other HR metrics

• Coordinate unemployment claims, garnishments, and required government reporting

• Administer employee training and development programs

• Manage relationships with temporary staffing agencies and contingent workforce providers

• Conduct exit interviews and monitor turnover trends

• Support workforce planning, succession planning, and employee development initiatives

• Coordinate employee engagement, recognition, wellness, and communication programs

• Maintain confidentiality of employee and business information

• Provide day-to-day support to employees regarding payroll, benefits, policies, and workplace concerns

• Perform additional administrative and operational duties as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred

• At least 5 years of HR and payroll experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment

• Knowledge of payroll processing, benefits administration, employment laws, and HR compliance requirements

• Experience with HRIS, payroll, and timekeeping systems

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

• High level of discretion and confidentiality

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

• Knowledge of FMLA, ADA, COBRA, wage and hour regulations, and other employment compliance requirements

• Experience handling employee relations issues, workplace investigations, and performance management processes

Pay Details: $25.00 to $27.00 per hour

Search managed by: Kristin Yates

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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