HR Generalist & Payroll Specialist | Benefits & Compliance

Elite Technical; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Technical is seeking an HR Coordinator/Generalist to support our client in Melville, NY. The role covers payroll processing, employee relations, benefits administration, HR systems, and policy execution in a dynamic, growth-focused environment.

You will audit payroll, respond to employee questions, help interpret policies, and assist with HR initiatives while maintaining compliant records and data integrity across systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years HR support experience in a 200+ employee environment; law firm or professional services preferred.
• Direct payroll processing experience; not third-party submission.
• Strong knowledge of Federal and NY employment laws and regulations.
• Familiar with payroll platforms (e.g., Paychex) and benefits administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide payroll processing and payroll register audit/review.
• Serve as primary contact for employee questions and guidance.
• Support employee relations, policy interpretation, and escalations.
• Assist with HR initiatives and ensure legal compliance and policy alignment.
• Support HR communications, announcements, and policy updates.
• Maintain confidential personnel files and HR records.
• Manage HR systems, databases, and reporting for data integrity.
• Assist with benefits enrollment and attendance tracking.
• Prepare HR reports, spreadsheets, and documentation as needed.
• Time and attendance entry and accurate record keeping.

Skills

Payroll processing

Employee relations

Benefits admin

HR systems

Data reporting

Time tracking

Policy interpretation

Compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Tools

Paychex

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

HRIS/ATS

Job description

Elite Technical is seeking an HR Coordinator/Generalist to support our client in Melville, NY. The role covers payroll processing, employee relations, benefits administration, HR systems, and policy execution in a dynamic, growth-focused environment.

You will audit payroll, respond to employee questions, help interpret policies, and assist with HR initiatives while maintaining compliant records and data integrity across systems.