HR Coordinator/Generalist

Elite Technical; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Technical is seeking an HR Coordinator/Generalist to support our client in Melville, NY. The role covers payroll processing, employee relations, benefits administration, HR systems, and policy execution in a dynamic, growth-focused environment.

You will audit payroll, respond to employee questions, help interpret policies, and assist with HR initiatives while maintaining compliant records and data integrity across systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years HR support experience in a 200+ employee environment; law firm or professional services preferred.
• Direct payroll processing experience; not third-party submission.
• Strong knowledge of Federal and NY employment laws and regulations.
• Familiar with payroll platforms (e.g., Paychex) and benefits administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide payroll processing and payroll register audit/review.
• Serve as primary contact for employee questions and guidance.
• Support employee relations, policy interpretation, and escalations.
• Assist with HR initiatives and ensure legal compliance and policy alignment.
• Support HR communications, announcements, and policy updates.
• Maintain confidential personnel files and HR records.
• Manage HR systems, databases, and reporting for data integrity.
• Assist with benefits enrollment and attendance tracking.
• Prepare HR reports, spreadsheets, and documentation as needed.
• Time and attendance entry and accurate record keeping.

Skills

Payroll processing

Employee relations

Benefits admin

HR systems

Data reporting

Time tracking

Policy interpretation

Compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Tools

Paychex

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

HRIS/ATS

Job description

HR Coordinator/Generalist Elite Technical is seeking a HR Coordinator/Generalist to support our client in Melville NY (Long Island). We are seeking a well rounded HR professional who has experience supporting core HR functions including payroll (weekly or daily), employee relations, benefits administration, HR systems, and process improvements. This is a hands‑on role suited for someone who thrives in a dynamic, high‑growth environment and is comfortable balancing strategic thinking with execution.

• (Most Important) Provide payrolling duties. Payroll Register Audit and Review.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions, concerns, and basic HR guidance
• Assist with addressing employee relations issues, escalations, and policy interpretation
• Support HR initiatives and ensure compliance with employment laws and firm policies
• Assist with HR communications, announcements, and policy updates
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee personnel files and HR records
• Manage HR systems, databases, and reporting to ensure data integrity
• Support benefits administration, insurance enrollment, and attendance tracking
• Prepare HR reports, spreadsheets, and documentation as needed
• Time and Attendance entry

Required Skills

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of general HR support within a company size of 200+ employees. Law firm or professional services experience preferred.
• Must be comfortable overhearing sensitive legal case matter subject conversations
• Must have STRONG payroll experience/knowledge via Paychex or similar platform. Must have processed daily or weekly payroll as a primary duty. Not seeking third party payroll submission - must be direct processing experience.
• Strong understanding of employee Healthcare benefits
• Understands Federal and State laws and regulations governing Payroll
• Must have Strong knowledge of Federal and NY employment laws and regulations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; experience with HRIS/ATS systems a plus