PAYROLL & BENEFITS HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

V & V Supremo Foods Inc•Chicago, IL

31d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and employee-focused Payroll & Benefits HR Generalist to support our union and non-union workforce. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate payroll processing, effective benefits administration, and compliance with collective bargaining agreements and applicable laws. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and a service-minded approach.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
3+ years of payroll and benefits experience, preferably supporting a union workforce.
Working knowledge of payroll laws, wage and hour regulations, and benefits compliance.
Experience with HRIS and payroll systems- ADP workforce preferred
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information.
Occasional Travel to other locations required

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing or distribution environment experience.
Multi-state payroll experience.
Experience interpreting collective bargaining agreements.
CPP, PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar certification.
Bilingual in both English & Spanish.

Responsibilities

Process accurate and timely payroll for hourly and salaried employees in both union and non-union populations.
Apply wage rates, shift differentials, overtime, premiums, and other pay practices in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and company policies.
Review payroll reports, resolve discrepancies, and ensure data accuracy.
Administer garnishments, deductions, and year-end payroll activities (W-2s).
Partner with Finance to support payroll reconciliations and audits.
Administer employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and leave programs.
Manage new hire enrollments, life events, open enrollment, and vendor file feeds.
Serve as a primary contact for employee benefit questions and issue resolution.
Coordinate with benefits vendors and brokers to ensure accurate plan administration.
Support compliance activities including COBRA, ACA reporting, and required plan notices.
Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS and payroll systems.
Support onboarding and offboarding for union and non-union employees.
Assist with leave administration (FMLA, state leave programs, workers’ compensation coordination).
Respond to employee inquiries with professionalism, consistency, and confidentiality.
Support HR audits and special projects as needed.