HR Generalist/Payroll Specialist

Chippewa Valley SHRM; Marshfield (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Chippewa Valley SHRM in Marshfield, Wisconsin is seeking a hands-on Human Resources Generalist/Payroll Specialist to own core HR and payroll responsibilities while helping guide the organization through its evolving structure.

You will partner with the HR Manager and leaders to recruit, onboard, administer benefits, maintain HRIS, ensure compliance, run payroll bi-weekly, calculate commissions/KPI bonuses, and support employee engagement and policy development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 2–3 years’ experience or equivalent mix.
• Working knowledge of HR and payroll laws and regulations.
• Broad HR experience in benefits, compensation, employee relations, performance management and recruitment.
• Paylocity experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting and onboarding processes.
• Administer benefits, workers’ comp, COBRA, unemployment claims and FMLA.
• Facilitate employee evaluations and compensation adjustments.
• Maintain HRIS data accuracy and generate HR metrics.
• Process bi-weekly payroll and reconcile journals.
• Respond to payroll inquiries and assist with audits.
• Support employee relations and performance initiatives.

Skills

Recruiting

Payroll

HRIS

Benefits

Employee relations

Compliance

Communication

Documentation

Timekeeping

Paylocity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Paylocity

Job description

This position is onsite in Marshfield, WI Mon-Fri

Description

We are seeking a hands-on, adaptable Human Resources Generalist/Payroll Specialist who is excited to take ownership of core HR and payroll responsibilities while helping shape the future of our organization. This is a unique opportunity to join the company during an important period of evolution as we build on the strengths of our long-standing family-owned culture while continuing our transition to the structure, accountability, and operational discipline of private-equity-backed ownership.

Working closely with the Human Resources Manager and leaders across the organization, this role will have the opportunity to influence how we recruit, onboard, support, develop, and retain our employees while helping strengthen HR processes, systems, reporting, and best practices. The right candidate will enjoy balancing the day-to-day details of payroll and HR administration with the opportunity to improve processes, solve problems, and contribute to broader organizational initiatives.

Principle Duties and Areas of Responsibility:

Human Resources Generalist:

• Manage full-cycle recruiting activities, including job description development, recruitment campaigns, applicant tracking, interview coordination, background and pre-employment screenings, employment offers, and onboarding activities.
• Assist with administration of employee benefits, workers’ compensation, unemployment claims, COBRA, and FMLA
• Facilitate employee evaluations and compensation increase procedures.
• Oversee preparation of year-end non-discrimination testing, 5500 completion, annual 401(k) audit, and profit sharing & match calculation and verification
• Maintain and administer HRIS Systems, ensuring employee data accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality
• Generate and analyze HR metrics and reports, including but not limited to turnover, headcount, absenteeism, retention, and recruitment effectiveness
• Partner with managers to address employee relations matters, provide guidance on performance and conduct issues, assist with investigations, and recommend appropriate corrective actions consistent with company policies and employment laws.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, retention strategies, and organizational culture development.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Assist with the development of division level policies, procedures, and best practices in accordance with company objectives and federal and state legal requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Payroll Specialist:

• Process bi-weekly payroll, audit timekeeping records, and ensure accurate earnings, deductions, taxes, and garnishments in compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
• Maintain payroll system and employee records to ensure payroll and required reporting is processed timely and accurately
• Calculate monthly salesman commission and quarterly KPI bonus eligibility
• Complete monthly payroll journal entries, process benefit payments, and reconciliation of payroll and benefit general ledger accounts in adherence to the monthly close schedule.
• Responds to routine inquiries concerning payroll deductions and accruals, wage garnishments, child support payments, and employment verifications
• Assists with related special projects as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources Management, or related field, two to three years related experience, or equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experience
• Working knowledge of HR & payroll laws and regulations.
• Broad based tactical HR experience in areas such as benefits, compensation, employee relations, performance management, workforce planning and recruitment. Experience with strategic management and training and development a plus.
• Knowledge of Paylocity preferred

This position is onsite in Marshfield, WI Mon-Fri