HR Generalist - Payroll, HRIS & Ops Automation

Watkins Payroll Systems Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Watkins Associated Industries is seeking an HR Generalist, Payroll & HR Operations to support HR functions, payroll processing, benefits administration, and HR systems enhancements. You will handle onboarding, employee changes, and compliance while ensuring accurate payroll processing and timely reporting.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, technical aptitude, and a proactive approach to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in Human Resources, Payroll, HR Operations, Benefits Administration, HRIS, or a related field.
• Experience working with confidential employee information.
• Experience using HR, payroll, benefits, timekeeping, or other business systems.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking and technical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintain employee records, HR files, and documentation.
• Coordinate onboarding, employee changes, transfers, and terminations.
• Support training administration and routine compliance activities.
• Respond to routine employee and manager questions regarding HR policies and processes.
• Track HR initiatives and tasks, communicate status updates and reminders, and provide support or escalation as needed.
• Process payroll accurately and within established deadlines.
• Validate payroll inputs, reports, deductions, and supporting documentation.
• Research payroll discrepancies and coordinate corrections.
• Maintain payroll records and support quarterly reconciliations, year-end processing, government reporting, and audit requirements.
• Maintain and troubleshoot payroll and timekeeping functions within the HRIS.
• Support routine benefits administration activities.
• Assist with Open Enrollment communications, meetings, employee support, and enrollment follow-up.
• Answer routine benefits questions and assist with life-event changes and enrollments.
• Support benefits-related documentation, audits, reporting, and reconciliations.
• Run recurring and ad hoc HR reports.
• Validate system data and reporting accuracy.
• Assist with data validation, troubleshooting, testing, and documentation.
• Support HR systems and technology initiatives.
• Participate in workflow improvement initiatives.
• Support testing, documentation, and validation of automated processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and employee experience.
• Assist with emerging technology initiatives as they are implemented.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Technical aptitude

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Administration

Job description

Watkins Associated Industries is seeking an HR Generalist, Payroll & HR Operations to support HR functions, payroll processing, benefits administration, and HR systems enhancements. You will handle onboarding, employee changes, and compliance while ensuring accurate payroll processing and timely reporting.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, technical aptitude, and a proactive approach to process improvements.