Corporate HR Generalist - Payroll & Compliance Champion

Universal Stainless; Kirwan Heights (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Stainless is seeking a Corporate HR Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations, employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, compliance, benefits, HRIS, and payroll oversight. The role emphasizes accurate data, policy guidance, and collaboration across payroll, safety, finance, and operations.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years in HR generalist roles, with experience in corporate or manufacturing settings, and a solid understanding of ADP payroll and HR systems.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive HR generalist or operational HR experience.
• Experience with corporate, manufacturing, or multi-site HRIS/ADP payroll.
• Professional certification is preferred (SHRM-CP/PHR/SHRM-SCP/SPHR).

Responsibilities

• Support HR operations, policies, and employee lifecycle activities.
• Provide guidance on policies, staffing, documentation, and compliance.
• Oversee payroll-related processes, timekeeping, and data accuracy.
• Collaborate with payroll, benefits, safety, finance, and operations.

Skills

HR operations

Employee relations

Employment law

Compliance

HR best practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field

Associates degree

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR certified

Tools

ADP Payroll system

HRIS

ATS

Microsoft Office

Payroll reporting tools

Job description

Universal Stainless is seeking a Corporate HR Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations, employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, compliance, benefits, HRIS, and payroll oversight. The role emphasizes accurate data, policy guidance, and collaboration across payroll, safety, finance, and operations.

The ideal candidate has 3-5 years in HR generalist roles, with experience in corporate or manufacturing settings, and a solid understanding of ADP payroll and HR systems.