HR Generalist

Position Summary

Location: Raleigh NC

We are seeking a knowledgeable proactive and hands-on HR Generalist to support recruiting employee relations payroll processing benefits administration onboarding and HR operational functions. This role will work closely with leadership and employees across the organization to support day-to-day HR operations while ensuring payroll accuracy compliance and process consistency.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who operates with urgency takes ownership of responsibilities and proactively identifies opportunities to improve processes and support the organizations growth. This position requires someone who is comfortable balancing HR responsibilities with detailed payroll administration and construction-related payroll compliance requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources Administration

• Manage recruitment and selection processes including job postings resume screening interview coordination and offer administration
• Coordinate onboarding and new hire orientation processes including completion of required employment documentation
• Maintain employee records and ensure HR documentation remains accurate organized and compliant
• Assist employees with benefits-related inquiries and support annual enrollment activities
• Support employee relations matters and assist with investigations disciplinary meetings and performance management processes as needed
• Partner with managers regarding employee relations staffing needs and HR best practices
• Support training initiatives and HR-related organizational programs
• Stay informed on HR best practices employment laws and compliance requirements

Payroll & Compliance Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll accurately and timely
• Maintain payroll records deductions garnishments PTO balances and employee payroll changes
• Assist with payroll reconciliations payroll reporting and payroll-related general ledger support
• Support payroll analytics and labor reporting including understanding payroll-related P&L impacts and labor cost drivers
• Assist with fringe rate calculations and prevailing wage requirements as applicable
• Coordinate and support certified payroll reporting requirements including Davis Bacon compliance reporting
• Support CCIP/OCIP payroll reporting and related documentation requirements
• Assist with payroll audits insurance audits and compliance reporting requests
• Maintain compliance with payroll tax and employment-related reporting requirements

Systems Reporting & Process Improvement

• Utilize HRIS and payroll systems to maintain accurate employee and payroll information
• Support reporting requests and maintain HR/payroll-related analytics and operational reporting
• Identify opportunities to improve HR and payroll processes organization and efficiency
• Assist with implementation or transition activities related to HR or payroll systems as needed
• Maintain a high level of accuracy organization and confidentiality across all responsibilities

Requirements

• Proven experience as an HR Generalist HR Coordinator Payroll Specialist or similar role
• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Accounting or related field preferred
• HR certification (PHR SHRM-CP etc.) is a plus
• Experience processing payroll and supporting payroll-related reporting and reconciliations
• Strong understanding of HR functions employment practices and payroll processes
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with payroll data and reporting
• Excellent interpersonal organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently while maintaining strong attention to detail
• Experience in construction contracting or project-based industries preferred

Preferred Attributes

• Self-starter with strong ownership mindset and accountability
• Comfortable operating independently with minimal oversight after onboarding
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Ability to balance administrative execution with process improvement
• Team-oriented with strong professionalism and follow-through
• Experience with ADP Paylocity SAGE WorkMax or similar systems preferred