HR Generalist

TLD; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TLD is seeking an HR Generalist to manage the organization’s HRIS and provide day-to-day HR support to employees and managers. This role blends HRIS administration with general HR responsibilities and serves as a key resource for HR operations across the organization.

The position covers onboarding through separation, supports payroll data accuracy, and requires a Bachelor’s degree with 3–5 years of HRIS or generalist experience. Confidentiality and detail-oriented work are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in HRIS administration or HR generalist responsibilities.
• Experience with HRIS and timekeeping/payroll systems.
• Strong understanding of general HR practices and employment processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with HR leadership.

Responsibilities

• Maintain HRIS data accuracy and confidentiality, including employee records.
• Process employee changes (hiring, promotions, pay changes, terminations).
• Troubleshoot HRIS issues and coordinate with vendors.
• Support payroll processing and timekeeping data accuracy.
• Assist with onboarding, orientation, and employee inquiries about policies and benefits.
• Support audits, compliance reporting, and HR initiatives.
• Assist with employment verification and unemployment claims.
• Provide day-to-day HR support to employees and managers.

Skills

HRIS administration experience

HR generalist responsibilities

Payroll systems knowledge

Data confidentiality

Attention to detail

Confidentiality handling

Organizational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Problem-solving and customer service

Excel proficiency

Independence with collaboration

Manufacturing/multi-site experience (P

ADP or similar HR/payroll systems

HR certifications (SHRM-CP/PHR) (P

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Excel

ADP or similar HR/payroll systems

Job description

The HR Generalist is responsible for maintaining the organization’s Human Resources Information System (HRIS), ensuring accurate employee data, and providing day-to-day HR support to employees and managers. This position combines HRIS administration with general HR responsibilities and serves as a key resource for HR operations across the organization.

HRIS And Operations Responsibilities

• Process employee changes including new hires, transfers, promotions, pay changes, status changes, and terminations.
• Maintain employee records and ensure HR data is accurate and confidential.
• Troubleshoot HRIS issues and coordinate with the HRIS/payroll vendor when necessary.
• Track and administer annual performance appraisal campaigns
• Assist with system audits to identify and correct data discrepancies.
• Maintain HRIS workflows, forms, and electronic employee files.
• Support the full employee lifecycle from onboarding through separation.
• Assist with new hire onboarding, including paperwork, HRIS setup, and orientation coordination.
• Respond to employee questions regarding HR policies, benefits, payroll, PTO, and other HR-related matters.
• Assist managers and employees with HR policies, procedures, and day-to-day HR issues.
• Assist with employee relations matters and elevate complex issues to the HR Manager as appropriate.
• Maintain required personnel records and assist with compliance reporting.
• Assist with employment verification, unemployment claims, and other routine HR administration.
• Support HR projects, process improvements, and company-wide HR initiatives.
• Support payroll processing by ensuring employee information, pay changes, deductions, and other HR data are accurate.
• Assist employees and managers with timekeeping and payroll-related questions.
• Maintain confidential employee records in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Assist with required employment documentation and HR compliance activities.
• Support audits and reporting related to employee records, payroll, benefits, and HR programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in HRIS administration and/or HR generalist responsibilities.
• Experience working with an HRIS and timekeeping/payroll systems.
• Strong understanding of general HR practices and employment processes.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with employees, managers, and HR leadership.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a manufacturing or multi-site environment.
• Experience with ADP or similar HR/payroll systems.
• Experience supporting payroll and timekeeping processes.
• HR certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR is a plus.