HR Generalist

Green Energy Biofuel LLC•Gloverville, SC

11d•$45,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Green Energy Biofuel is seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and dependable HR Generalist to support daily HR operations in Warrenville, South Carolina. The role’s primary responsibility is accurate, timely, and compliant multi-frequency payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees using QuickBooks. The HR Generalist also handles full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and employee support. The position includes managing payroll records and inquiries; recruiting and screening candidates; coordinating interviews, offers, background checks, and pre-employment screenings; leading new-hire orientation and supporting employees through their first 90 days; maintaining personnel records and, preferably, Driver Qualification files; tracking driver credential expirations; administering benefits and open enrollment; reconciling benefit invoices; and providing first-line guidance on policies and minor workplace concerns. Complex employee relations matters are escalated to executive leadership. The company offers a competitive salary based on experience, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Requirements

At least 3 years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing environment or prior military environment.
Strong background in recruiting, onboarding, payroll, and benefits administration.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy and confidentiality.
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills to manage multiple priorities.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience recruiting commercial drivers and managing DOT/CDL compliance files.
Proficiency running payroll natively within QuickBooks.
Experience in transportation, logistics, or waste management recruiting CDL drivers and managing DOT compliance or Driver Qualification files.
HR certification such as PHR.

Responsibilities

Process accurate, timely, and compliant multi-frequency payroll for hourly and salaried employees using QuickBooks.
Review and verify timesheets, including overtime, paid time off, sick leave, and holidays.
Maintain payroll records and assist with year-end reporting, W-2 documentation, and audits.
Respond to payroll inquiries and resolve errors or discrepancies.
Post jobs, screen resumes, source candidates, and support staffing for open positions.
Source and screen commercial driver candidates when needed.
Coordinate phone screens and interviews and facilitate candidate evaluations.
Extend job offers and coordinate background checks and pre-employment screenings.
Prepare onboarding schedules, create employee profiles in HR systems, and coordinate workspace readiness.
Lead day-one orientation, review the employee handbook, and ensure required regulatory paperwork is completed.
Guide new hires through their first 90 days.
Build and maintain Driver Qualification files, including medical examiner certificates, motor vehicle records, and road test certificates, when applicable.
Track expiration dates for CDL licenses and medical cards and schedule annual reviews.
Maintain compliant digital and physical employee files for non-driving staff.
Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, including FMLA, FLSA, and OSHA requirements.
Administer employee health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans.
Lead open enrollment, enroll new hires in benefits systems, and process life-event changes.
Audit and reconcile monthly benefits invoices and deductions.
Provide employees with guidance on company policies, procedures, and handbook guidelines.
Address minor workplace concerns and facilitate professional communication among staff.
Escalate complex employee relations issues or formal grievances to executive leadership.