HR Generalist: Payroll, Benefits & AI-Driven Ops

Confidential; Boca Raton (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Boca Raton, FL is seeking an HR Generalist with strong payroll and benefits experience to support HR operations across the Americas. You will manage payroll, benefits, employee data, compliance, and lifecycle support while helping modernize workflows using digital tools and agentic AI.

You will collaborate with employees, managers, vendors, and internal partners to ensure accurate data, timely processing, and compliant practices, while identifying automation opportunities to

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Three to five years of progressive experience in an HR Generalist, payroll, or benefits administration role, including direct responsibility for payroll processing and employee benefit programs.
• Experience processing payroll and administering employee benefits such as 401(k), HSA, and Health and Welfare benefits plans.
• Working knowledge of multi-state payroll requirements, HR compliance obligations, and applicable employment practices.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and reporting skills.
• Ability to translate manual administrative processes into clear workflows, checklists, templates, and system requirements.

Responsibilities

• Process biweekly and semi-monthly payrolls accurately and on schedule, validating employee data, earnings, deductions, and required approvals before submission.
• Review and validate timecards, payroll changes, salary adjustments, and employee data updates for completeness, accuracy, and timely approval.
• Calculate and process final pay for separated employees in accordance with applicable requirements, investigate payroll discrepancies, and communicate timely resolutions to affected employees and stakeholders.
• Maintain complete and accurate payroll records, prepare recurring payroll reports, and provide documentation and reconciliation support for internal and external audits.
• Reconcile benefit deductions against enrollment records and vendor files, investigate variances, and ensure corrections are reflected accurately in payroll.
• Administer medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k), and HSA programs, including enrollments, changes, reconciliations, employee support, and vendor coordination.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee questions regarding payroll, benefits, leave programs, and HR policies, providing accurate guidance, timely follow-up, and escalation when needed.
• Coordinate a consistent onboarding experience by completing new-hire documentation, supporting orientation, and ensuring accurate and timely HRIS setup.
• Manage employee lifecycle transactions, including hires, promotions, transfers, leaves, and terminations.
• Maintain employee records and ensure HRIS data accuracy.
• Verify I-9 documentation and support compliance requirements.
• Assist with performance management administration, employee communications, and HR reporting.
• Support employee engagement and HR operational improvement initiatives by coordinating activities, documenting processes, identifying recurring issues, and recommending practical solutions.

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

Confidentiality & data privacy

HR policy knowledge

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Bachelors/Associates in HR or related

Tools

Paylocity

SuccessFactors

Excel

HRIS systems

Job description

Confidential in Boca Raton, FL is seeking an HR Generalist with strong payroll and benefits experience to support HR operations across the Americas. You will manage payroll, benefits, employee data, compliance, and lifecycle support while helping modernize workflows using digital tools and agentic AI.

You will collaborate with employees, managers, vendors, and internal partners to ensure accurate data, timely processing, and compliant practices, while identifying automation opportunities to