HR Generalist

Nichols Accounting Group PC•Nampa, ID

13d

About The Position

The HR Generalist manages daily human resources operations and serves as the primary Paylocity HRIS administrator for a public accounting firm. The role focuses on Paylocity system administration, semi-monthly payroll processing, recruitment and onboarding for professional and administrative staff, and Continuing Professional Education (CPE) compliance. It serves as a primary point of contact for employees, firm leadership, and external vendors and works under the direct supervision of the Human Resource Director. The position administers the Paylocity HR, Payroll, Time & Labor, and Onboarding platforms; supports recruitment and onboarding workflows; tracks CPE and CPA licensing compliance; and assists with performance-review processes and general employee questions. The HR Generalist is also expected to understand the firm's structure, values, mission, and focus, and to perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to manage payroll processing and Paylocity HRIS administration.
Ability to support full-lifecycle recruitment and onboarding.
Ability to track and audit CPE compliance and CPA licensing requirements.
Ability to handle employee questions and workplace concerns discreetly.
Ability to sit for extended periods.
Ability to lift and maneuver client files or folders weighing up to 20 pounds, with reasonable accommodation as needed.

Responsibilities

Administer the Paylocity platform, including HR, Payroll, Time & Labor, and Onboarding.
Process accurate semi-monthly payroll for hourly, exempt, and staff employees across multiple offices.
Manage Paylocity approvals, overtime calculations, and PTO and leave accruals.
Build, maintain, and schedule custom Paylocity reports, including billable versus non-billable hour allocations, headcount analytics, PTO liability, and turnover trends.
Maintain Paylocity security levels, supervisor workflows, and cost-center allocations.
Lead full-lifecycle recruitment for auditors, tax accountants, administrative staff, and seasonal interns using Paylocity Recruiting.
Draft job postings, review applications, conduct initial phone screens, schedule interviews, and send electronic offer letters.
Organize university recruiting events, career fairs, and seasonal intern pipelines.
Design and execute digital onboarding workflows, including I-9 verification, direct deposit setup, background checks, and firm orientation.
Track and audit staff CPE compliance according to Idaho State Board of Accountancy (DOPL), AICPA, and NASBA regulations.
Organize and record internal training courses and external seminars.
Prepare attendance records, course materials, and compliance audit reports for peer reviews and state licensing inspections.
Monitor licensing cycles, CPA exam progress, CPA renewal deadlines, and professional membership statuses for billable staff.
Assist with firm goal-tracking frameworks, quarterly reviews, and annual performance check-ins.
Respond to employee questions about payroll, firm policies, benefits, and workplace concerns.
Complete Paylocity administrative functions related to employee changes, updates, and terminations.
Demonstrate understanding of the firm's structure, values, mission, and focus.
Perform other duties as assigned.