HR Generalist: Payroll, Benefits & Compliance

NORTHWEST HEALTH SERVICES INC; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Health Services Inc. in Saint Joseph, MO, is seeking an HR Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations with primary responsibility for benefits administration, payroll processing, and employee relations.

This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while delivering accurate payroll, effective benefits programs, and high-quality employee service. The position also supports onboarding, compliance reporting, and HR process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business admin, or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years payroll, benefits and employee relations experience providing coaching and conducting and/or supporting workplace investigations.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, SHRM-SCP or SPHR is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Benefits Administration: administer health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and voluntary programs.
• Payroll Administration: process semi-monthly payroll accurately and timely; reconcile payroll reports.
• HR Operations & Employee Support: onboarding, HRIS data integrity, employee records, leave tracking, policy guidance.
• Compliance & Risk Management: ensure HR practices comply with federal, state, and local laws; audits support.
• Process Improvement & Reporting: generate HR and payroll reports; identify process improvements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or an equivalent amount of experience

Job description

Northwest Health Services Inc. in Saint Joseph, MO, is seeking an HR Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations with primary responsibility for benefits administration, payroll processing, and employee relations.

This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while delivering accurate payroll, effective benefits programs, and high-quality employee service. The position also supports onboarding, compliance reporting, and HR process improvement.