What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Generalist position at Ascendo Resources?
HR Generalist/Payroll Specialist: Available for Immediate Start!
The Payroll Specialist/HR Generalist will be responsible for managing the full-cycle payroll process and administering employee benefits for all staff across our two warehouse facilities. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with a solid understanding of payroll systems, labor laws, and benefits administration. The ideal candidate will also assist with HR generalist duties including onboarding, compliance, and employee support.
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll Management
- Process bi-weekly payroll for approximately 130 employees accurately and on time
- Maintain payroll records, timesheets, and employee data within the payroll system
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws
- Reconcile payroll discrepancies and resolve employee payroll inquiries
Benefits Administration
- Administer health, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, and other employee benefits
- Manage benefits enrollments, terminations, and qualifying life events
- Serve as the main point of contact for employee benefits questions and vendor coordination
- Coordinate open enrollment and support employees with benefits education
HR Support
- Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in the HRIS
- Support compliance with employment laws and internal policies
- Partner with managers and employees to address basic HR inquiries
- Assist with full-cycle recruitment efforts
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field preferred
- 2 years of experience in payroll and benefits administration, ideally in a multi-location environment preferred
- Proficiency with payroll and HRIS platforms (ADP, Paylocity, or similar)
- Strong knowledge of payroll processes, tax regulations, and employee benefit programs
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity.
Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Salary : $50,000 - $65,000
