HR Generalist & Payroll

Universal Asset Management (UAM); Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Asset Management (UAM) is seeking an HR Generalist & Payroll to support our Mississippi operations in Tupelo. You will manage staff recruitment in-state, process payroll changes, and partner with the HR Director and Finance to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.

The role requires strong communication, proficiency with Microsoft Office and time-and-attendance systems, and the ability to coach managers on policies. Travel to facilities as needed is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, or related field or 3 years of HR experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to relate information clearly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and time and attendance systems for data entry and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Recruit staff in Mississippi in collaboration with HR Director.
• Process payroll changes and report to HR Director and Finance.
• Coordinate vacation balances and assist with Workers’ Compensation matters.
• Coach and guide managers on company policies.
• Support onboarding/offboarding and HR process changes.
• Travel to facilities as required.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Data entry

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Time and attendance systems

Job description

Universal Asset Management (UAM) is an industry leader in the business of buying, selling, leasing, managing and recycling a wide variety of commercial aviation assets for an array of clients. The company specializes in Asset and Inventory Management, Aircraft Leasing, Component Sales, End-of-Life Recycling Programs and innovative technology research and development.

HR Generalist & Payroll

Reports to: HR Director

Location: USA, Tupelo, MS

Responsibilities

• Responsible for general staff recruitment for Mississippi working closely with HR Director
• Conduct and monitor payroll changes for proper implementation and reporting to HR Director and Finance
• Coordinate vacation balance and work closely with the HR Director
• Assist with coordination of Worker’s Compensation matters working closely with the HR Director
• Provide communication on upcoming HR Process changes per HR Director
• First point of contact with employees who have payroll and benefit questions
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers and employees on company policies
• Work with HR Director and Management to navigate through employee relations issues
• Conduct orientation sessions with new hires
• Coordinate training with HR Director
• Prepare reports to track HR Metrics to support and track HR initiatives
• Manage and respond to inquiries and special projects, as required, that support Corporate HR as well as Business Needs
• Assist in smooth execution of the on-boarding and off-boarding process
• Travel is required to both facilities and out of state as requested

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field OR 3 years’ of related experience in Human Resources.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to relate information with clarity.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft platform and time and attendance systems, for the purposes of data entry and report creation and maintenance.