Human Resources Generalist

Safeguard Medical•Huntersville, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist supports day-to-day HR operations across the employee lifecycle, including recruiting coordination, onboarding, payroll and HRIS administration, performance management support, employee relations processes, and compliance activities. This role serves as a key partner to HR leadership by ensuring accurate execution of HR processes while supporting employees and managers with day-to-day HR needs. This role is required to be onsite full time in our Huntersville headquarters.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
3–5 years of experience in an HR Generalist or HR Operations role with at least 1 year of experience running payroll for at least 100 people
Must possess understanding of human resources policies and procedures including payroll
Knowledge of federal and state employments laws required.
Working knowledge of HR processes including recruiting, onboarding, benefits, payroll, and compliance.
Experience with HRIS and payroll systems (Paylocity preferred).
Experience in recruiting or recruiting support preferred
Experience working in HR supporting both hourly and professional team members
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to handle employee information with a high level of confidentiality.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR reporting tools.
Demonstrates ownership and accountability, considerable judgment and initiative, and the ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal; lead and influence others effectively; displays strong work ethic and integrity; collaborates cross functionally.

Responsibilities

Create and manage job requisitions and positions in HRIS.
Screen resumes and as assigned, conduct initial phone screens.
Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers and candidates.
Prepare interview schedules and manage logistics for onsite interviews.
Complete onboarding activities in Paylocity to ensure an efficient new hire experience.
Maintain and update HRIS records, including job changes, promotions, and reporting structures.
Run recurring HR reports (e.g., headcount, turnover, time-to-fill) across global locations.
Maintain dashboards and reports to support HR leadership and decision-making.
Assist employees with benefits-related questions and enrollment changes.
Process qualifying life event (QLE) changes in a timely and accurate manner.
Perform monthly carrier audits or invoice reconciliations.
Support open enrollment logistics and employee communications.
Respond to routine employee inquiries regarding PTO, company policies, and handbook clarification.
Assist employees and managers by navigating the performance review process.
Conduct basic fact-finding for minor employee issues that do not involve legal or high-risk considerations.
Track completion of annual and mid-year performance reviews.
Coordinate training logistics, including calendars, speakers, and attendance tracking.
Monitor completion of mandatory training programs (e.g., safety, compliance, and harassment).
Process bi-weekly payroll, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Enter garnishments, commissions, and bonus payments as required.
Verify that pay changes are correctly reflected in payroll systems.
Review employee timecards and follow up with supervisors of hourly team members as needed.
File required documentation to open or close state payroll tax accounts.
Manage the annual employee document acknowledgment process.
Run compliance-related reports (e.g., EEO-1, AAP data) and provide information to external consultants.
Support workers’ compensation claims administration, including paperwork and basic follow-up.
Assist with employee engagement, wellness initiatives, and internal events.
Draft or support internal HR communications as needed.
Provide support for HR projects and HRIS/system initiatives as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.