HR Generalist: Payroll, Onboarding & People Ops

Freudenberg Group; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Freudenberg Group in Plymouth, MA is seeking an HR Administrator to support payroll, onboarding, offboarding, and HR operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance. You will partner with the Compensation & Benefits team and HR partners to guide employees through leave programs and records management.

The role requires 2–4 years HR experience, a bachelor’s degree, and proficiency with HRIS tools (Workday/ADP preferred).

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of HR experience (HR Administrator/Coordinator/Generalist)
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership or related field
• Experience supporting payroll, HRIS administration, employee records management, onboarding, and HR operations
• Knowledge of employment laws, confidentiality, recordkeeping and compliance
• Strong organizational, time management and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with employees, managers and partners
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with HR tech platforms typically preferred (Workday/ADP)

Responsibilities

• Administer weekly and monthly payroll processes with accuracy and compliance
• Coordinate leave of absence programs with Compensation & Benefits team
• Support onboarding and offboarding, employee records management and HR communications
• Respond to HR-related questions and provide day-to-day HR support
• Oversee site travel administration and manage related budgets or credits
• Lead wellness initiatives and coordinate programs and events
• Support engagement programs, internships and HR projects to enhance processes and culture

Skills

Payroll support

HRIS administration

Employee records management

Onboarding

HR operations

Employment law awareness

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Workday

ADP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Business / Org Leadership

Tools

Workday

ADP

Job description

Freudenberg Group in Plymouth, MA is seeking an HR Administrator to support payroll, onboarding, offboarding, and HR operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance. You will partner with the Compensation & Benefits team and HR partners to guide employees through leave programs and records management.

The role requires 2–4 years HR experience, a bachelor’s degree, and proficiency with HRIS tools (Workday/ADP preferred).