Contract HR Generalist: Payroll & Benefits (Cincinnati)

Strategic HR Client Job Openings; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

BERPL Inc./School Outfitters is seeking a Contract HR Generalist in Cincinnati to support payroll, benefits administration, compliance reporting, and employee communications across multiple businesses. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and strong service orientation in a hands-on environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in payroll/benefits, hands-on Paycor experience, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll and benefits administration experience.
• Hands-on Paycor experience required.
• Experience supporting employee benefits and open enrollment programs.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Service-oriented, positive, and approachable attitude.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Previous HR Generalist experience supporting multiple locations or entities, preferred.
• Experience with payroll audits, compliance reporting, and benefits administration, preferred.
• Experience supporting employee wellness initiatives, preferred.
• Familiarity with ACA, 401(k), and workers' compensation reporting, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for six companies using Paycor, including new hires, employee changes, deductions, and terminations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll and benefits inquiries.
• Support and administer annual Open Enrollment activities through Paycor.
• Manage employee benefit enrollments, changes, and ongoing benefits administration.
• Review, reconcile, and analyze payroll and benefits reports across multiple companies.
• Maintain employee records while ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
• Launch and track employee performance reviews within Paycor.
• Assist with reporting and audits related to 401(k), ESOP, workers' compensation, ACA, and other compliance requirements.
• Reconcile W-2, tax, and ACA reporting completed through the payroll system.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly payroll and benefits reports.
• Support employee wellness initiatives and programs.
• Coordinate meeting and event logistics as needed.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Perform additional HR and payroll-related projects as assigned.

Skills

Payroll administration

Benefits administration

Excel

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Multitasking

Tools

Paycor

Job description

BERPL Inc./School Outfitters is seeking a Contract HR Generalist in Cincinnati to support payroll, benefits administration, compliance reporting, and employee communications across multiple businesses. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and strong service orientation in a hands-on environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in payroll/benefits, hands-on Paycor experience, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.