Sr. HR Generalist

NTN Bearing Corp•Carol Stream, IL

About The Position

The Sr. HR Generalist manages the full-cycle payroll process using ADP Workforce Now, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely processing of weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payroll. The position also supports the Human Resources Manager with day-to-day employee relations activities and HR operations. The role handles payroll data processing and auditing, coordinates with payroll providers, resolves employee payroll inquiries, and safeguards confidential employee information. It also supports talent acquisition, benefits enrollment and administration, performance management, training coordination, leave administration, employee engagement, and employee relations investigations. The Sr. HR Generalist helps maintain legal compliance, HR policies and procedures, employee records, and HRIS data integrity. The position produces weekly workforce analytics and monthly HR and payroll reports, analyzes workforce trends, and identifies risks and opportunities for operational improvement. It also contributes to organizational development, process improvements, special projects, and strategic HR initiatives as assigned.

Requirements

At least three years of payroll administration experience, including full-cycle payroll processing and reconciliation.
At least five years of progressive Human Resources experience with increasing responsibility across multiple HR disciplines.
Experience generating workforce analytics, HR metrics, and management reports to support business decision-making.
Working knowledge of HRIS and payroll systems, including ADP Workforce Now and/or ADP timekeeping systems.
Strong understanding of employment laws, wage and hour regulations, payroll compliance requirements, HR best practices, and employee records management.
Proficiency in ADP Workforce Now.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to interpret workforce data and present meaningful insights to leadership.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
High level of confidentiality and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage payroll from data collection through submission, reconciliation, auditing, and final reporting using ADP Workforce Now.
Process weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly payroll accurately and within established deadlines.
Review and validate timekeeping records, worked hours, overtime, paid time off, and payroll adjustments.
Ensure payroll compliance with wage and hour laws, tax regulations, garnishments, and reporting requirements.
Process employee status changes, including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and deductions.
Reconcile payroll reports and resolve payroll discrepancies in a timely manner.
Maintain payroll records and support internal and external audits.
Serve as the primary contact for employee payroll inquiries and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Generate and distribute weekly workforce analytics reports, including worked hours, overtime, labor utilization, productivity, attendance exceptions, timekeeping exceptions, headcount changes, and workforce movement.
Prepare monthly HR and payroll analytics on termination and turnover, labor hours and payroll trends, overtime costs, absenteeism, attendance, headcount, and workforce demographics.
Analyze workforce data and identify trends, risks, and opportunities for operational improvement.
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and confidentiality across HR, payroll, and reporting systems.
Support talent acquisition, benefits enrollment and administration, performance management, training coordination, leave administration, and employee engagement initiatives.
Investigate employee relations matters and provide recommendations for resolution.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Assist in developing and implementing HR policies, procedures, and programs.
Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data integrity.
Support organizational development initiatives that enhance employee performance and engagement.
Recommend improvements to payroll, HR operations, reporting, and employee experience processes.
Participate in special projects and strategic HR initiatives as assigned.
Assist the HR Manager with day-to-day operations.