HR Operations Generalist — Benefits, Payroll & Compliance

UNICORR; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Unicorr Packaging Group in Marlborough, MA is seeking an HR Generalist to support HR operations, including benefits administration, employee relations, onboarding, recruitment, payroll backup, and policy implementation.

The role works closely with the Corporate HR Team to deliver compliant, employee-focused HR services, maintain confidential records, and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local laws across the organization.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of human resources experience.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems; Paycom experience preferred.
• Payroll processing, time and attendance review, and confidential payroll records.
• Union experience required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the administration of employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k), and FMLA.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for benefit questions and explains plan eligibility and procedures.
• Maintains benefit plan eligibility systems and records; audits information for accuracy and compliance.
• Manages enrollment status for new hires, terminations, retirees, and status changes.
• Conducts one-on-one meetings to explain benefit options and enrollment decisions.
• Prepares communications and educational materials related to benefit programs.
• Administers and tracks leave-of-absence claims and requirements.
• Assists with payroll-related benefit enrollments and changes, including deductions and terminations.
• Backups payroll processing and reviews time/attendance data for accuracy.
• Coordinates background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Supports onboarding and training, HR programs, and employee recognition.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Time management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Associate degree in Business Administration or HR

Tools

Paycom

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

Unicorr Packaging Group in Marlborough, MA is seeking an HR Generalist to support HR operations, including benefits administration, employee relations, onboarding, recruitment, payroll backup, and policy implementation.

The role works closely with the Corporate HR Team to deliver compliant, employee-focused HR services, maintain confidential records, and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local laws across the organization.