Payroll/HR Generalist, U.S. (Remote)

Univers; London; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in decarbonization is seeking a Payroll/HR Generalist to manage HR operations across the U.S. This role focuses on payroll administration, benefits management, and compliance, requiring strong organizational and analytical skills. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience and proficiency with ADP Workforce Now.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Payroll, HR operations, or benefits in a multi-state environment.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. benefits regulations and Canadian employment practices.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls accurately.
• Administer benefits via ADP and support ACA compliance.
• Maintain HRIS data integrity and generate reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Discretion

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Company Overview

Univers provides the world’s most comprehensive decarbonization system. We help companies and countries optimize energy systems and reduce carbon emissions with accurate, reliable, and actionable decarbonization data. Our EnOS platform connects operational technology and cloud intelligence to deliver real-time energy data, carbon monitoring, reporting, and abatement.

With 220 million devices connected, managing over 560GW of renewable energy, and serving over 500 customers including Microsoft, Starbucks, and HSBC, we are committed to achieving net zero emissions and beyond. Join us to help move the planet towards sustainability. More info at univers.com.

Position: Payroll/HR Generalist

We are seeking a Payroll/HR Generalist to support HR operations across the U.S., focusing on benefits administration, HRIS management, compliance, and employee lifecycle processes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Payroll Administration: Process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls accurately, review time entries, deductions, and adjustments, coordinate funding requests, ensure compliance with multi-state payroll laws, partner with Finance for reconciliation, and manage year-end activities.
2. Benefits Administration: Administer benefits via ADP, serve as liaison for COBRA and leave programs, support ACA compliance, collaborate on plan design, co-lead open enrollment, and promote wellness initiatives.
3. HRIS & Systems Management: Maintain HRIS data integrity, generate reports, support ADP Workforce Now administration.
4. Employee Lifecycle & Compliance: Manage onboarding and termination processes, conduct employment verifications, ensure documentation accuracy.
5. Compliance & Risk Management: Partner with insurance brokers, ensure compliance with employment laws, support budgeting and forecasting.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years in Payroll, HR operations, or benefits, in a multi-state environment.
• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now; experience with Globalization Partners is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. benefits regulations and Canadian employment practices.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Discretion in handling sensitive information.

Univers is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.