Human Resources Generalist

Company · Teaneck, United States

HR Generalist – Payroll & Benefits

Reporting to the head of HR, you’ll own payroll end to end and serve as the go-to resource for benefits, leave, and HR data across several affiliated business units.

What you’ll do

• Run biweekly, multi-state payroll for approximately 200 employees from start to finish, keeping pay practices aligned with each jurisdiction’s wage and hour rules
• Process new hires, separations, and status changes, partnering with managers and Finance
• Own payroll tax compliance, including state and local registrations and filings
• Reconcile payroll and benefits costs with Finance, keep records audit-ready, and resolve variances quickly
• Administer leaves of absence (FMLA, ADA, short- and long-term disability), including claims issues, carrier invoices, and employee benefits questions
• Drive the performance review cycle to full completion with people managers
• Keep ADP clean through accurate employee records and regular data audits
• Build HR reporting and workforce analytics for leadership
• Support engagement efforts such as employee surveys and team events
• Stay current on federal, state, and local employment and benefits regulations

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4–6 years of HR experience, or an equivalent mix of education and experience
• Comfort owning multi-state payroll and working in ADP
• Working knowledge of HR policy, employment regulations, and the hiring process
• Sound judgment, discretion, and a service-first approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to juggle priorities in a fast-moving environment
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills