Human Resources Generalist

Our client is seeking a highly operational Human Resources Generalist to support a growing multi-state organization with a large frontline workforce across the United States. This role is ideal for an HR professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys hands-on operational HR work, and has strong experience supporting payroll, compliance, benefits administration, leave management, recruiting, and HR operations.

This is not a purely strategic HR role. The ideal candidate will be a true HR operator who enjoys being heavily involved in the day-to-day execution of HR functions while helping improve processes and support organizational growth. The environment is fast-moving, highly collaborative, and best suited for someone who is adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

Strong Paychex Flex experience is considered a non-negotiable requirement due to the complexity of the payroll environment and the immediate need for this individual to step into a key operational role with minimal ramp-up time.

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Human Resources Generalist Benefits & Compensation

• Base salary target of $75,000–$95,000
• Generous annual bonus plan
• Excellent 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plans
• Great PTO package
• Hybrid work schedule
• Opportunity to join a growing nationwide organization

Human Resources Generalist Requirements & Qualifications

• 5+ years of Human Resources Generalist experience
• 3+ years of hands-on multi-state payroll processing experience
• Strong Paychex Flex experience required
• Experience supporting multi-state HR compliance and administration
• Experience managing leave administration including FMLA and state leave programs
• Benefits administration experience including enrollments, employee support, and vendor coordination
• Experience handling workers’ compensation administration
• Recruiting and onboarding experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred

Human Resources Generalist Must Haves

• Full-cycle payroll ownership experience
• Advanced Paychex Flex knowledge and troubleshooting capability
• Experience supporting frontline or field-based employee populations
• Ability to step into a highly operational environment with minimal training
• Multi-state HR administration and compliance experience
• Experience balancing payroll, employee support, recruiting, benefits, and HR operations simultaneously
• Comfortable working independently and managing competing priorities
• Strong process improvement and documentation mindset
• Ability to support employees and managers across multiple states and time zones

Human Resources Generalist Preferred Background & Skills

• Manufacturing, industrial, construction, logistics, distribution, or field service background strongly preferred
• Experience in private equity-backed or high-growth organizations
• HRIS implementation or transition experience
• Experience building SOPs, workflows, or HR process improvements
• Exposure to employee communications, handbook updates, and HR reporting
• HR certification such as PHR or SHRM-CP is a plus
• Experience supporting organizations with 200+ employees preferred

What the Ideal Candidate Looks Like

The ideal candidate will come from a fast-paced manufacturing, industrial, construction, logistics, or operational environment supporting a multi-state frontline workforce with hands-on payroll and HR administration responsibilities. This individual should be highly operational, detail-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable serving as a key day-to-day HR resource within a lean and growing organization.