HR Generalist: Payroll, Onboarding & Compliance

Saisystems Health; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Saisystems Health is seeking an entry-level HR Generalist for our Shelton, CT location. The role covers onboarding, payroll processing, HR operations, benefits coordination, and compliance support, with 1–2 years of HR experience and exposure to US payroll.

Responsibilities include I-9 verification, HRIS setup, benefits handling, and maintaining accurate employee records. The ideal candidate demonstrates attention to detail and effective communication in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of US HR operations experience.
• Basic understanding of US payroll processes.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy (especially for payroll work).
• Good communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment & onboarding: support onboarding and orientation; complete I-9 verification; set up employees in HRIS and payroll systems.
• Payroll process (US): collect, verify, and enter payroll inputs (timesheets, PTO/leave, overtime); manage updates for hires/terminations; handle benefit deductions; resolve payroll queries.
• HR operations & employee records: maintain files and HRIS accuracy; prepare HR letters; track attendance and leaves; support data entry and reporting.
• Benefits & leave coordination: assist enrollments/changes; coordinate with providers for enrollments/terminations; track leaves (PTO, sick, FMLA).
• Compliance support: assist with federal/state compliance; support audits; maintain HR documentation.

Skills

HR operations

US payroll

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Saisystems Health is seeking an entry-level HR Generalist for our Shelton, CT location. The role covers onboarding, payroll processing, HR operations, benefits coordination, and compliance support, with 1–2 years of HR experience and exposure to US payroll.

Responsibilities include I-9 verification, HRIS setup, benefits handling, and maintaining accurate employee records. The ideal candidate demonstrates attention to detail and effective communication in a fast-paced environment.