What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Generalist position at Commonwealth Payroll?
Commonwealth Payroll provides outsourced human resources and payroll services for clients in a variety of industries and we are looking for an experienced Human Resources Generalist wanting to take their role to the next level! We act as an extension of each one of our client's teams, meaning you become an HR team member to multiple companies in this unique opportunity.
Our company promotes a down to earth culture in which we trust our employees to provide above and beyond customer service skills and expertise to all clients while providing an enhanced benefits package. Think unlimited time off, profit sharing and more!
Located in Virginia Beach, Virginia this in-office role requires some scheduled and as-needed travel to our Hampton Roads client sites. Once fully onboarded, we offer a work from home schedule of 1 day per week with the potential of a hybrid schedule in 2025.
Job Duties:
- Work efficiently through all client support tickets and requests via our HR help desk inbox as well as via phone when they call in for assistance.
- Be able to navigate, troubleshoot, create reports and updates in our HRIS system (Asure), including but not limited to: researching employee/client issues.
- Auditing and HRIS data auditing and analysis.
- Assist our clients with reviewing and processing their payroll
- Assist our clients with benefits administration, including FMLA and leave of absences.
- Assist our clients with ensuring federal and multi-state compliance per company policies and procedures and required legal responsibilities.
- Leverage an understanding of federal and state taxes, insurance policies, workers compensation, unemployment claims, employee benefits, leave of absences and more to support clients as needed.
- Provide clients with guidance around employee relations for disciplinary, documentation, and termination.
- Assist our HR Manager with schedule deliverable such as benefit reconciliation, policy updates and ad hoc HR projects, as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related area.
- 4 years of experience working in Human Resources.
- 2 years of experience working in Payroll
- Intermediate Excel skills and proficient in Microsoft Suite.
- SHRM certification, preferred or willingness to obtain during employment.
- Must be coachable, have a positive attitude, and be a good team player.
- Can work autonomously, is detail oriented, and manages deadlines effectively.
- Must have great customer service skills and professional communication skills through phone, email, and in person.
Company Benefits:
- Health, dental, vision, life and voluntary insurance
- Unlimited PTO
- 401k with employer match
- 401k profit share
- Casual office dress code
- Potential to work remote
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $57,500.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $57,500 - $65,000
