The HR Generalist functions as a hybrid HR Operations and Payroll Administrator supporting full-cycle recruiting, HRIS administration, payroll processing and reconciliation, reporting and data analytics, performance management support, compliance auditing and strategic HR reporting.

This role required strong analytical capability, payroll accuracy, systems proficiency and partnership with finance and HR leadership.

• Partner with hiring managers to assess staffing needs.
• Screen resumes and applications.
• Conduct interviews and administer assessments.
• Coordinate reference and background checks.
• Make hiring recommendations for exempt and nonexempt roles.
• Prepare and deliver job offers.
• Manage internal transfer process.
• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers.
• Prepare transfer offer letters and related documentation.

• Maintain and administer the HRIS system.
• Ensure timely and accurate HRIS uploads, downloads, and reporting.
• Administer HRIS-related processes tied to salary and performance management.

• Prepare and maintain standard and ad hoc departmental reports.
• Generate reports for Finance and HR
• Run HR reports as requested.
• Work closely with HR Director to ensure data accuracy and workflow integrity.

• Provide training and support to staff on HRIS employee portal, performance management and time management processes

• Process biweekly payroll.
• Compile payroll data including, garnishment, vacation and sick leaves balances, insurance deductions, 403(b) deductions
• Process manual checks, stop payments, garnishments, and payroll adjustments.
• Calculate merit increases, bonuses, and retroactive pay.
• Reconcile payroll discrepancies (taxes, timesheets, deductions, etc.).
• Oversee annual W-2 reconciliation process.
• Maintain payroll files in compliance with regulations.

• Reconcile biweekly retirement payroll deductions with TIAA-CREF monthly contribution reports.
• Report discrepancies to HR Director.
• Monitor employee contributions to ensure compliance with IRS annual maximum limits.

• Maintain employee payroll files in accordance with compliance requirements.
• Conduct periodic audits of HR files to ensure required documentation is complete and properly filed.
• Assist in monitoring retirement contribution compliance with IRS limits.
• Conduct routine audits of HRIS system to ensure a high level of data integrity.

• Assist HR Director in executing the performance management cycle.
• Track evaluation timelines and send reminders.
• Support salary administration processes.
• Calculate merit increases and bonus adjustments.
• Assist with salary survey requests.

Other duties as assigned

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