HR Generalist: Payroll, Compliance & Talent Development

Careerwebsite; Sacramento, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services (CFCS) is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support payroll, benefits, onboarding, and policy implementation at The Pastoral Center. You will handle employee relations, recruitment, training, and compliance in a professional, Catholic context.

The role requires 3–5 years HR experience, a Bachelor’s/Associate degree, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Schedule is M–F, full-time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration or related field.
• Three to five years’ HR experience including payroll, leave administration, and recruitment.
• Must be a practicing Catholic with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer payroll related data, timekeeping, and deductions; prepare paychecks.
• Manage benefits enrollment, leave of absence programs, and payroll deductions.
• Coordinate recruitment, job postings, and attendance at job fairs.
• Onboard new hires and conduct safety orientation; manage performance evaluation support.
• Advise on HR policies, employee relations, and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis

Confidentiality

Independent work

Self-starter

Cross-cultural

Rapport building

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree in HR/Business Admin

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll software

Job description

Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services (CFCS) is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support payroll, benefits, onboarding, and policy implementation at The Pastoral Center. You will handle employee relations, recruitment, training, and compliance in a professional, Catholic context.

The role requires 3–5 years HR experience, a Bachelor’s/Associate degree, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Schedule is M–F, full-time.