HR Generalist (Payroll & Benefits)
Graham Personnel ServicesGreensboro, NC
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Job Description
Graham Personnel Services is seeking an HR Generalist (Payroll & Benefits Focus) for our manufacturing client in Greensboro.
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday (7:00 AM–4:00 PM or 8:00 AM–5:00 PM)
Position Overview
A growing, family-owned company in Greensboro is seeking an HR professional to support payroll, benefits administration, and employee services. This role is open to both early-career HR professionals looking to grow and experienced candidates who can step in with a higher level of ownership and expertise.
This position plays a key role in ensuring accurate payroll processing, supporting benefits administration, and providing a high level of service to employees and managers. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, professional, and able to handle sensitive information with discretion.
Key Responsibilities
- Process and support payroll activities for 200 employees
- Manage weekly payroll for hourly employees and biweekly payroll for salaried staff (72 payrolls/year)
- Assist with benefits administration, including enrollments and ongoing employee support
- Manage and track time-off requests through internal systems (high-volume data entry)
- Maintain accurate employee records and ensure data integrity
- Support ACA-related tracking and audits, including deduction reconciliation
- Serve as a point of contact for employee questions regarding payroll, benefits, and policies
- Communicate professionally with employees and managers across the organization
- Assist with general HR administrative functions as needed
Qualifications
For Entry-Level Candidates (HR Coordinator Track):
- 1–3 years of administrative, payroll, or HR experience (or strong internship/degree focus)
- Strong attention to detail and comfort with numbers and data entry
- Eagerness to learn payroll, benefits, and HR processes
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
For Experienced Candidates (HR Generalist Track):
- 8+ years of HR experience with payroll and benefits responsibilities
- Experience managing multi-frequency payroll (weekly/biweekly preferred)
- Strong knowledge of payroll processes, deductions, and compliance basics (ACA exposure a plus)
- Ability to work independently and support process improvements
Key Traits for Success
- High level of discretion and confidentiality
- Professional, mature communication style
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with employees and leadership
- Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic environment
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Comfortable working with numbers, calculations, and reconciliations
What’s Offered
- Opportunity to grow within a stable, family-owned organization
- Hybrid flexibility (1 day remote per week)
- Company-provided laptop and cell phone
- Supportive team environment with a focus on long-term fit
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