HR Generalist / Payroll Administrator

Location: Waynesboro, VA
Company: Canyon Trail Logistics
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite

Position Overview

I am seeking an experienced HR Generalist / Payroll Administrator for a confidential client to manage day-to-day HR operations and payroll for our logistics company of approximately 100 employees. This hands-on role supports the full employee lifecycle and serves as a trusted resource to employees and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll & Timekeeping

• Process accurate and timely weekly payroll
• Manage timekeeping, PTO tracking, payroll adjustments, and reporting
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Serve as primary point of contact for payroll-related questions

Human Resources Administration

• Administer onboarding and offboarding processes
• Maintain employee records and HR systems
• Support recruiting, interviews, and offer documentation
• Assist with employee relations and HR inquiries, including worker’s compensation claims

Benefits, Compliance & HR Support

• Coordinate benefits enrollment, changes, and leave administration
• Liaise with benefits providers and payroll vendors
• Maintain HR policies, documentation, and compliance requirements
• Provide HR guidance to employees and leadership as needed

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• 3+ years of HR and payroll administration experience
• Experience processing payroll for hourly and salaried employees
• Strong knowledge of HR compliance and confidentiality
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a small-company environment
• Proficiency with HRIS, payroll systems, and Microsoft Office

Preferred

• Experience in logistics, transportation, manufacturing, or similar environments
• HR or payroll certifications (PHR, SHRM-CP, CPP), a plus
• College degree preferred but not required. Relevant experience valued above education

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Health benefits and PTO
• Optional life, dental, and vision insurance
• Stable, growing company with long-term opportunity
• Supportive leadership and collaborative environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of professional experience do you have with processing payroll?
• How many years of professional experience do you have with HR?
• Please describe your leadership experience, including experience where you were not formally in a leadership role, but acted as a leader.
• Are you available to be on-site in Waynesboro, VA 5 days per week?
• Do you have experience with worker's comp claims?
• Do you have experience being the main point of contact in an HR function, assisting employees with day-to-day functions/questions related to their employment and HR?

Work Location: In person