Human Resources Generalist

LINET Group•Charlotte, NC

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

At the direction of the Human Resources Manager, the HR Generalist will manage and support payroll administration, employee benefits, and a variety of human resources functions. The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years of progressive HR experience, including hands-on responsibility for payroll processing and benefits administration. This role serves as a key resource for employees and leadership, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and a positive employee experience.

Requirements

4–6 years of HR experience, including direct responsibility for payroll and benefits administration.
Strong knowledge of payroll practices, wage and hour laws, and benefits regulations.
Experience with HRIS and payroll systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

High level of integrity
Learning agility
Excellent communication skills
Maintain confidential information
Exemplary interpersonal skills – ability to work effectively with a variety of personalities and behavioral styles
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and deadlines/follow-up
Strong customer orientation

Responsibilities

Process biweekly payroll accurately and timely.
Maintain payroll records, employee earnings, deductions, taxes, and direct deposit information.
Review timesheets, attendance records, and payroll changes for accuracy.
Coordinate with payroll providers to resolve discrepancies and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Manage payroll and benefit audits, reporting, and year-end activities, including W-2 processing.
Administer employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, FSA/HSA, and retirement plans.
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefit inquiries.
Coordinate benefit enrollments, changes, terminations, and annual open enrollment activities.
Partner with benefits brokers and vendors to resolve employee issues and maintain plan compliance.
Ensure compliance with ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, and other applicable regulations.
Ensure monthly invoices from benefit providers are accurate.
Support employee onboarding and offboarding processes.
Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data.
Assist with employee relations matters and HR policy interpretation.
Support performance management, employee engagement, and retention initiatives.
Assist with recruiting activities, including job postings, interview coordination, and candidate communication.
Prepare HR reports, metrics, and compliance documentation.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.