HR Generalist

Nichols Accounting Group PC•Nampa, ID

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About The Position

The HR Generalist manages daily human resources operations and serves as the primary Paylocity HRIS administrator across a public accounting firm. The role focuses on Paylocity system administration, end-to-end payroll processing, recruiting billable professional staff, and managing Continuing Professional Education (CPE) compliance. It is 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 Paylocity HR, Payroll, Time & Labor, and Onboarding; processes semi-monthly multi-office payroll; supports recruitment and digital onboarding; tracks CPE and CPA licensing compliance; and assists with performance reviews and general employee inquiries. The role also handles employee changes and terminations in Paylocity and performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Serve as system administrator and super-user for the Paylocity HR, Payroll, Time & Labor, and Onboarding platforms.
Process accurate semi-monthly payroll for hourly, exempt, and staff employees across multiple offices.
Manage approvals, overtime calculations, and PTO and leave accruals in Paylocity Time & Labor.
Build, maintain, and schedule custom Paylocity reports, including billable versus non-billable hour allocations, headcount analytics, PTO liability, and turnover trends.
Maintain Paylocity system security levels, supervisor workflows, and cost-center allocations.
Manage full-lifecycle recruiting 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 under applicable 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 internal 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 Nichols' structure, values, mission, and focus.
Perform other duties as assigned.