The HR Generalist supports day-to-day human resources operations while partnering closely with finance and leadership to ensure compliance, accurate reporting, and effective employee practices. This role blends core HR responsibilities with accounting exposure, including payroll coordination, reconciliations, and workforce reporting. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, people-focused, and comfortable operating at the intersection of HR, compliance, and finance.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources Operations

• Support and administer core HR functions including onboarding, offboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, and policy implementation

• Ensure HR policies and procedures align with current employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices

• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries related to HR policies, benefits, and payroll

• Assist in performance management processes, employee engagement initiatives, and talent development programs

• Partner with leadership to support workforce planning and organizational needs

Payroll, Accounting & Reconciliations

• Collaborate with payroll and finance teams to ensure accurate payroll processing and reporting

• Perform payroll and benefits reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies

• Assist with monthly and quarterly HR-related accounting entries, accruals, and reporting

• Maintain accurate employee records impacting payroll, benefits, and financial reporting

• Support audits by providing HR and payroll documentation as needed

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations, including FLSA, FMLA, and ADA

• Maintain HRIS data integrity and support reporting for headcount, turnover, compensation, and benefits

• Assist in the preparation of HR metrics and financial summaries for leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is a plus

• 2-5 years of progressive experience in HR, with exposure to payroll, accounting, or finance functions

• Strong understanding of HR best practices, employment laws, and compliance requirements

• Hands-on experience with payroll processing, reconciliations, and HRIS systems

• High attention to detail with strong analytical and organizational skills

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to partner cross-functionally

• Experience working in a multi-state or fast-paced environment

• Knowledge of GAAP concepts as they relate to payroll and benefits

• HR certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR, or accounting coursework, is a plus

• Experience supporting audits or working closely with finance teams

Benefits

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance