HR Generalist: Payroll & Talent Lead for New Plant

The Resource Co; Eden (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Resource Co in Eden, North Carolina, is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support a new manufacturing facility. You will handle payroll, recruiting, onboarding, HR documentation, and front-desk duties as the site ramps up.

Responsibilities include processing payroll, coordinating group onboarding of 20–30 hires, maintaining HR records, and collaborating with Finance/operations. This onsite position requires a proactive, organized professional who can wear multiple hats during the plant

Qualifications

• At least five years of HR experience with broad generalist responsibilities.
• Hands-on payroll processing experience is required.
• Strong recruiting experience including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Experience coordinating multiple hires or onboarding employees in groups.
• Knowledge of U.S. employment practices and HR compliance.
• Experience with benefits administration and HR documentation.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Onsite work in Eden, North Carolina.
• Degree in HR, Business, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time, including reviewing hours, deductions, and payroll-related documentation.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employees regarding payroll, benefits, policies, and general HR questions.
• Recruit for a variety of manufacturing, technical, and administrative positions.
• Manage job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and pre-employment activities.
• Coordinate onboarding for hiring groups of approximately 20 to 30 employees at a time.
• Prepare new-hire paperwork, employee records, benefits documentation, and other personnel files.
• Manage employee documentation, HR records, onboarding, and offboarding.
• Assist with benefits administration and employee enrollment.
• Maintain accurate HR reports, employee data, and headcount information.
• Support performance evaluations and employee-related discussions with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Collaborate with Finance, leadership, and other departments on payroll, reporting, and workforce planning.
• Help develop and update HR policies and procedures.
• Greet visitors, employees, vendors, and candidates entering the facility.
• Manage visitor sign-in procedures, badges, incoming calls, and general front-desk needs during the plant setup phase.

Skills

Payroll processing

Recruiting

Onboarding

HR reporting

Employee relations

Organizational skills

Front desk

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

ATS/HR systems

Job description

The Resource Co in Eden, North Carolina, is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support a new manufacturing facility. You will handle payroll, recruiting, onboarding, HR documentation, and front-desk duties as the site ramps up.

Responsibilities include processing payroll, coordinating group onboarding of 20–30 hires, maintaining HR records, and collaborating with Finance/operations. This onsite position requires a proactive, organized professional who can wear multiple hats during the plant