HR Generalist (HRIS & Payroll)

Foresight Technologies•Tempe, AZ

About The Position

The HR Generalist (HRIS & Payroll Focus) is responsible for executing and optimizing human resources systems, payroll processing, and data integrity across the organization. This role serves as the secondary owner of HR data, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payroll execution while supporting broader HR operations. This position operates at the intersection of HR, Finance, and Operations—requiring strong analytical capability, process discipline, and a high level of confidentiality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3–5+ years of HR experience with hands-on HRIS and payroll responsibility
Strong working knowledge of payroll practices and wage/hour compliance
Experience with HRIS platforms such as ADP Workforce Now, UKG, Paycom, or Paylocity
Advanced proficiency in Excel (data analysis, audits, reporting)
High attention to detail and strong data integrity mindset

Responsibilities

HRIS Administration & Data Integrity
Serve as the secondary administrator for the company’s HRIS (e.g., Paylocity)
Maintain employee records, job data, compensation changes, and organizational structures
Ensure data accuracy through audits, reporting, and validation processes
Take part in managing system workflows (onboarding, offboarding, status changes)
Partner with IT and vendors on system updates, enhancements, and issue resolution
Develop and maintain HR dashboards and reporting for leadership
Payroll Administration
Process bi-weekly or weekly payroll accurately and on time
Audit payroll data, including hours worked, overtime, bonuses, and deductions
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws (including FLSA)
Reconcile payroll reports and coordinate with Finance on funding and journal entries
Manage garnishments and benefit deductions
Serve as the secondary point of contact for employee payroll inquiries
Compliance & Risk Management
Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and internal policies
Maintain proper documentation and audit readiness for payroll and HR records
Support internal and external audits (e.g., payroll audits, benefits audits)
Assist with ACA reporting, EEO reporting, and other regulatory requirements
HR Operations Support
Support onboarding and offboarding processes with system accuracy and timeliness
Assist with benefits administration (enrollment, qualifying life events, data updates)
Support performance management cycles from a systems and documentation standpoint
Provide reporting and analytics to support workforce planning and decision-making
Process Improvement & Automation
Identify opportunities to streamline HR and payroll processes through automation
Lead or support HRIS optimization projects and system implementations
Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for HRIS and payroll processes
Drive continuous improvement aligned with operational scalability