HR Generalist & Payroll Specialist - Hybrid Indianapolis, IN

HR Generalist & Payroll Specialist

Indianapolis, IN Residents Only

Why Join aFit?

Description of Duties:

We’re seeking a detail-oriented and people-focused HR Generalist & Payroll Specialist to join our team. This hybrid position plays a key role in managing day-to-day HR operations while ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys supporting employees, and is passionate about creating an efficient, compliant, and positive workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to HR projects, process improvements, and culture initiatives.
• Process bi-weekly (or applicable) payroll accurately and on schedule for all employees.
• Review and reconcile timecards, deductions, bonuses, and commissions.
• Ensure compliance with all tax, wage, and hour laws.
• Prepare and submit payroll reports, audits, and filings as needed.
• Collaborate with Finance/Accounting on payroll-related journal entries and reconciliations.
Maintain confidentiality and security of all payroll and employee data.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• 3 – 5 years of experience in HR and payroll functions, ideally in a mid-sized organization.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and payroll compliance.
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Paycom, UKG, or Paylocity).
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Professional certifications (PHR, SHRM-CP, or FPC/CPP) are a plus.
• Able to perform more varied and difficult tasks.
• Able to work in a collaborative team environment to obtain the best results.
• Approaches challenges with a positive, consultative mindset
• Self-starter with the desire to achieve and work with integrity.
• Willingness to grow and change through ambiguity.
• Learning agility, or the ability to develop new skills.
Open and receptive to feedback to continuously grow.

Working Schedule:

Hybrid in local Indianapolis, IN.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.