Human Resources Generalist
Our client is seeking a highly operational Human Resources Generalist to support a growing multi-state organization with a large frontline workforce across the United States. This role is ideal for an HR professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys hands-on operational HR work, and has strong experience supporting payroll, compliance, benefits administration, leave management, recruiting, and HR operations.
This is not a purely strategic HR role. The ideal candidate will be a true HR operator who enjoys being heavily involved in the day-to-day execution of HR functions while helping improve processes and support organizational growth. The environment is fast-moving, highly collaborative, and best suited for someone who is adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
Strong Paychex Flex experience is considered a non-negotiable requirement due to the complexity of the payroll environment and the immediate need for this individual to step into a key operational role with minimal ramp-up time.
Human Resources Generalist Benefits & Compensation
- Base salary target of $75,000–$95,000
- Generous annual bonus plan
- Excellent 401(k) with company match
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plans
- Great PTO package
- Hybrid work schedule
- Opportunity to join a growing nationwide organization
Human Resources Generalist Requirements & Qualifications
- 5+ years of Human Resources Generalist experience
- 3+ years of hands-on multi-state payroll processing experience
- Strong Paychex Flex experience required
- Experience supporting multi-state HR compliance and administration
- Experience managing leave administration including FMLA and state leave programs
- Benefits administration experience including enrollments, employee support, and vendor coordination
- Experience handling workers' compensation administration
- Recruiting and onboarding experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred
Human Resources Generalist Must Haves
- Full-cycle payroll ownership experience
- Advanced Paychex Flex knowledge and troubleshooting capability
- Experience supporting frontline or field-based employee populations
- Ability to step into a highly operational environment with minimal training
- Multi-state HR administration and compliance experience
- Experience balancing payroll, employee support, recruiting, benefits, and HR operations simultaneously
- Comfortable working independently and managing competing priorities
- Strong process improvement and documentation mindset
- Ability to support employees and managers across multiple states and time zones
Human Resources Generalist Preferred Background & Skills
- Manufacturing, industrial, construction, logistics, distribution, or field service background strongly preferred
- Experience in private equity-backed or high-growth organizations
- HRIS implementation or transition experience
- Experience building SOPs, workflows, or HR process improvements
- Exposure to employee communications, handbook updates, and HR reporting
- HR certification such as PHR or SHRM-CP is a plus
- Experience supporting organizations with 200+ employees preferred
What the Ideal Candidate Looks Like
The ideal candidate will come from a fast-paced manufacturing, industrial, construction, logistics, or operational environment supporting a multi-state frontline workforce with hands-on payroll and HR administration responsibilities. This individual should be highly operational, detail-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable serving as a key day-to-day HR resource within a lean and growing organization.
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Neil Lurvey