Senior Human Resources Generalist

DescriptionPosition Senior Human Resources GeneralistLocation Uxbridge MAPosition TypeSchedule Hybrid 4 days in office 1 day remoteCompensation 85000 - 100000Compensation is an estimate and depends on skills knowledge education location and experienceLenze Americas is adding an experienced HR Generalist with multi-state payroll experience to the HR team.Position Snapshot The Senior HR Generalist provides comprehensive support across talent acquisition employee relations HR administration talent management and payroll processing while serving as a trusted partner to managers and employees. Working closely with our HR Business Partner this role helps support managers in a wide range of people-related matters including employee relations performance management workforce planning succession planning organizational development and employee engagement initiatives.As a valued member of the Lenze Americas HR team this role performs a broad range of day-to-day HR operations and administrative activities including onboarding and offboarding HRIS Paylocity maintenance employee data management benefits and policy administration responding to employee and manager inquiries maintaining employee records supporting compliance initiatives and ensuring accurate and timely HR documentation. With a strong emphasis on full-cycle recruiting for professional technical and management-level positions this role utilizes creative sourcing strategies to quickly fill critical and hard-to-fill roles.Success in this role requires the ability to balance strategic partnership with hands-on execution build strong relationships across all levels of the organization manage multiple priorities with urgency and thrive in a fast-paced environment focused on results accountability and continuous improvement.About you You are a versatile HR professional with hands-on experience across many areas of Human Resources bringing a balanced mix of strategic partnership and operational expertise. The combination of working with numbers through payroll and supporting people keeps you engaged and you enjoy the variety and challenges that come with a diverse HR role.Known for your high energy positive attitude strong work ethic and sense of urgency you build trusted relationships at all levels of the organization and consistently deliver results. You are a hands-on proactive contributor who thrives in a fast-paced environment manages multiple priorities with accuracy and professionalism and follows through on commitments. You enjoy solving problems improving processes and driving continuous improvement. When you say you will do something it gets done. You take pride in ensuring accuracy and compliance especially when it comes to payroll processing.Recruiting top talent comes naturally to you. You excel at sourcing engaging and hiring high-performing professionals through a combination of creative recruiting strategies networking and talent pipeline development. People naturally gravitate toward you because you are approachable relatable and easy to talk to. Your ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization helps you successfully attract talent partner with leaders and support employees.Most importantly you combine exceptional customer service with sound business judgment making you a trusted partner who helps managers employees and the business succeed.A day in the life Talent Acquisition Recruiting & OnboardingConduct full-cycle recruiting for professional technical and management-level positions from requisition approval through onboardingPartner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs hiring requirements and desired candidate profilesDevelop innovative sourcing strategies build talent pipelines engage passive candidates and influence hiring decisions to attract and secure top talent in competitive labor marketsSource talent screen resumes conduct phone interviews coordinate interview processes and facilitate candidate assessmentsManage candidate communications and ensure a positive professional candidate experience throughout the recruiting process.Prepare offer letters and support offer negotiations in partnership with hiring managers and HR leadershipExecute recruiting activities with a strong sense of urgency to minimize time-to-fill while maintaining candidate qualityPartner with managers to facilitate effective onboarding plans accelerate productivity strengthen employee engagement and support long-term retentionContinuously identify and implement improvements that enhance the overall employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle Multi-State Payroll Processing & ComplianceProcess biweekly multi-state payroll through Paylocity ensuring accurate timely and compliant payroll administration in accordance with federal state and local wage and hour lawsReview reconcile and validate payroll data and reports including timecards PTO accruals overtime shift premiums benefit deductions garnishments and other earnings and deductions resolving discrepancies prior to payroll processingMonitor and validate employee timecards working with managers and employees to resolve exceptions missing punches and approval issues prior to payroll processingProcess payroll-related employee changes including new hires terminations promotions transfers compensation changes and status updates in accordance with effective datesAdminister payroll deductions withholdings and tax configurations including benefits wage garnishments tax levies and employee tax elections ensuring accuracy compliance and timely processing in accordance with applicable federal state and local regulationsPartner closely with Finance to ensure accurate communication and processing of incentives bonuses special payments and other compensation adjustmentsAudit payroll records and employee data to ensure accuracy proper documentation and adherence to company policies and regulatory requirementsStay current on federal state and local labor law wage and hour and payroll compliance requirements ensuring payroll practices remain compliant with changing regulationsServe as a payroll resource to employees and managers by responding to payroll-related questions and resolving issues in a timely mannerHR Business PartnershipIn collaboration with the Senior HR Business Partner act as a trusted HR Business Partner to managers and employees across the organizationProvide guidance and support on simple employee relations matters policy interpretation and HR best practices escalating as neededCoach managers on performance management employee development accountability and corrective action processesSupport workforce planning succession planning organizational development and talent management initiativesPartner with leaders & HR team to identify and address employee engagement retention and development opportunitiesPromote consistent application of company policies procedures and employment practicesEmployee Relations & Employee ExperienceRespond timely to employee questions and concerns regarding company policies benefits programs and employment mattersAssist with employee relations investigations documentation and resolution of routine workplace issuesSupport employee engagement initiatives stay interviews and HR focus meetings to enhance the employee experience and foster a positive workplace cultureMaintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee informationHR Administration & ComplianceMaintain HRIS records Paylocity and ensure employee data is accurate complete and up to dateProcess personnel transactions including hires transfers promotions compensation changes and terminations on accordance with Lenze Americas proceduresHelp administer employee benefits programs invoice reconciliation and assist employees with benefit-related questions and enrollment activitiesHelp Administer and support employee leaves of absence including FMLA state-mandated leave programs ADA accommodations parental leave military leave and other applicable leave programs while ensuring compliance with federal state and company requirementsMaintain employee personnel files and HR documentation in accordance with company policies and legal requirementsSupport compliance with federal state and local employment laws and company policiesHR Projects & Continuous ImprovementParticipate in HR projects and initiatives that support organizational growth and operational effectivenessIdentify opportunities to improve HR processes systems and employee experience programsAssist with the development implementation and communication of HR policies programs and proceduresSupport change management initiatives and organizational improvement effortsContribute to strategic HR initiatives that strengthen organizational capability and support business objectivesAdditional ResponsibilitiesBuild trust and strong working relationships with employees managers and business leaders across the organization.Balance strategic HR partnership responsibilities with hands-on execution of day-to-day HR activities.Manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail and a high level of customer service.Demonstrate a willingness to learn and expand expertise in payroll processing employee data management and related compliance requirements.Perform other duties projects and special assignments as needed to support the business and Human Resources teamRequirementsWhat you bring Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field or an equivalent relevant Human Resources experienceMinimum of 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience including full-cycle recruiting employee relations HR operations and HR administrationProven success recruiting and hiring professional technical and management-level talent including difficult-to-fill positionsExtensive experience sourcing passive candidates through LinkedIn networking employee referrals social media and other innovative recruiting strategiesComprehensive knowledge of federal state and local employment laws HR best practices and employee relations principlesMinimum of 5 years experience processing end-to-end multi-state payroll with a solid understanding of wage and hour laws payroll tax regulations compliance requirements garnishments and payroll audits. Experience supporting Canadian payroll is a plusDemonstrated success partnering with leaders to drive performance management employee development corrective action processes workforce and succession planning and the effective resolution of employee relations issues.Advanced proficiency with HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems ATS preferably Paylocity with the ability to quickly learn new technologies and leverage digital tools to enhance efficiency and HR service deliveryHighly proficient in administering core HR programs and processes including onboarding benefits administration policy interpretation employee documentation and recordkeepingExcellent interviewing candidate assessment and talent evaluation skills with the ability to identify high-quality candidates and assess organizational fitAbility to understand workforce data help analyze trends and provide recommendations that support talent acquisition retention and business objectivesAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook and Teams. Demonstrated interest in utilizing AI and emerging technologies to improve productivity decision-making and process effectiveness