HR Generalist

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Asheboro (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Thomas & Company in Asheboro, NC seeks a Human Resources Generalist to guide onboarding, employee relations, payroll support, and HR systems. You’ll be a key resource for our team, maintaining our workplace culture and ensuring compliance in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes strong communication, discretion, and the ability to build positive relationships across all levels. An Associate’s degree is required; a Bachelor’s or PHR is a plus; retail HR experience is

Qualifications

• Associate degree in HR, Business or Organizational Development required.
• At least 1 year of hands-on HR experience preferred.
• Retail HR experience welcome.
• Proficient in Excel and ADP Workforce Now.
• Strong communication, discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Onboard new hires and coordinate hiring processes.
• Handle employee relations and workplace inquiries.
• Maintain HR records, benefits data and HRIS entries.
• Support payroll processes and HR systems administration.
• Assist with safety, compliance, and workers' comp records.

Skills

Communication skills

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

Associate's degree in HR/Business/OD

Bachelor's degree

PHR certification

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you an organized, people-focused HR professional looking to grow your career with an established and supportive team? J.P. Thomas & Company is seeking a welcoming and detail-oriented Human Resources Generalist to help guide, maintain, and enhance our workplace culture and leadership team !

In this role, you will be a key resource for our team members, handling everything from onboarding and employee relations to workplace safety, payroll support, and HR systems . If you love building positive workplace relationships and want to be part of a collaborative environment where your contributions truly matter, we would love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

Support Our People: Serve as a friendly first point of contact for employee questions regarding standard policies, benefits, and HR systems .

Manage Onboarding & Hiring: Assist managers through the hiring process, coordinate background and reference checks, and manage smooth onboarding using ADP Workforce Now .

Maintain HR Operations: Process, verify, and maintain personnel, medical, safety, and training documentation within our HRIS .

Promote Compliance & Safety: Help ensure legal compliance with federal and state regulations, support safety protocols, and assist with Workers' Compensation and OSHA records .

Collaborate Across Teams: Partner closely with management and team members to keep job descriptions up to date and support payroll processing procedures when needed .

What We’re Looking For

Education: An Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or Organizational Development is required; a Bachelor’s degree and/or a PHR certification are a wonderful plus !

Experience: At least 1 years of hands-on experience in a Human Resources role (retail-based or equivalent experience is warmly preferred) .

Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of ADP Workforce Now .

Core Knowledge: Familiarity with employment law, employee relations, safety, and training practices .

Personality & Approach: Excellent communication skills, a high level of discretion and confidentiality , and a genuinely friendly, approachable demeanor when working with co-workers at all levels.

Why Join J.P. Thomas & Co.?

At J.P. Thomas, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We offer a stable, team-oriented work environment with great opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.