HR Generalist/ Payroll Specialist

Tri-City Extrusion; Bristol (TN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-City Extrusion is seeking an HR Generalist/Payroll Specialist to run accurate single-state payroll operations in a hybrid role that blends HR administration with payroll accounting. You will ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws while serving as a primary HR point of contact.

Responsibilities include end-to-end payroll processing via ADP, benefits administration, onboarding/offboarding, and delivering accurate payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and employee records with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance or comparable work experience.
• 2-3 years' payroll processing plus HR administration experience.
• Proficient with HRIS/payroll platforms (ADP) and advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, pivots).
• Knowledge of FLSA, FMLA, EEO, OSHA, wage-and-hour laws.
• High integrity and discretion handling confidential data.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and semi-monthly payroll using ADP for hourly and salaried staff.
• Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, PTO, deductions; ensure accuracy.
• Handle payroll tax withholdings, W-2s and 941 filings; compliance.
• Reconcile payroll registers to GL; assist monthly bank reconciliations.
• Administer benefits enrollment, open enrollment and life events.
• Oversee onboarding/offboarding, I-9/background checks, and final pay.

Skills

Payroll processing

Communication skills

Excel expertise

Problem solving

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's in HR

Tools

ADP HRIS

Pivot tables

Job description

POSITION TITLE: HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST/ PAYROLL SPECIALIST

DEPARTMENT: HUMAN RESOURCES

REPORTS TO: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The HR Generalist / Payroll Specialist is responsible for running accurate, timely single-state payroll operations while serving as a primary point of contact for day-to-day human resources functions. This hybrid role bridges HR administration and payroll accounting, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local labor and tax laws.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION:

Payroll Processing & Accounting

• End-to-End Payroll: Process weekly, semi-monthly payroll for hourly and salaried employees using HRIS and payroll software (ADP).
• Calculations & Adjustments: Calculate regular wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, paid time off (PTO), and pre/post-tax deductions accurately.
• Tax & Statutory Compliance: Manage payroll tax withholdings, quarterly and annual tax filings (e.g., W-2s, 941s), and statutory contributions.
• Reconciliation: Reconcile payroll registers to the general ledger, assist with monthly bank/account reconciliations, and resolve processing errors.

Human Resources & Benefits Administration

• Benefits Management: Administer employee health, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k)/retirement plans; coordinate open enrollment and life-event changes.
• Leave & Time Tracking: Oversee FMLA, ADA, and short/long-term disability tracking alongside attendance records.
• Onboarding & Offboarding: Coordinate new hire setup in HRIS, conduct orientations, process background checks/I-9 verifications, and conduct exit interviews and final pay calculations.
• Employee Relations: Answer daily HR policy questions, assist with performance management documentation, and support basic grievance or disciplinary inquiries.
• Recordkeeping & Audits: Maintain strict confidentiality and organization of digital and physical personnel/payroll files; run periodic internal audits.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of payroll processing tasks and responsibilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced computer skills, including data entry, data processing, communication tools and payroll and human resources software
• Problem-solving skills and resourceful thinking
• Leadership and coaching skills
• Strong empathy and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Attention to detail and analytically driven

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and work experience).
• Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of hands-on experience combining payroll processing and general HR administration.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with HRIS/payroll platforms (ADP) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP's, pivot tables).
• Legal Knowledge: Working understanding of FLSA, FMLA, EEO, OSHA, and federal/state employment and wage-and-hour laws.
• Soft Skills: High level of integrity and discretion handling confidential employee data; strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.