HR Operations Lead: Payroll, Compliance & Benefits

Project Lead The Way; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Project Lead The Way is seeking a Senior HR Generalist in Indianapolis to manage payroll, benefits, compliance, HRIS, and leave programs across the full team member life cycle. This role collaborates with Finance, IT, and other departments to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and a positive employee experience.

Occasional travel may be required. The ideal candidate will possess SHRM-CP or PHR certification, a Bachelor's in HR/Business, and experience with Paylocity to drive accurate data management

Qualifications

• SHRM-CP / PHR certification required.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Paylocity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process multi-state payroll from start to finish, ensuring accurate and on-time pay.
• Ensure payroll compliance with federal, state, and local laws and tax regulations.
• Administer leave and accommodation programs (FMLA, ADA, etc.) per laws and policies.
• Maintain HRIS data accuracy and system integrity (Paylocity).
• Provide cross-functional HR support and drive process improvements.

Skills

Customer-centric

Communication skills

Multitasking

Initiative

Independence

Discretion & integrity

Accountability

Education

SHRM-CP or PHR certification

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business or related field

Tools

Paylocity

Job description

Project Lead The Way is seeking a Senior HR Generalist in Indianapolis to manage payroll, benefits, compliance, HRIS, and leave programs across the full team member life cycle. This role collaborates with Finance, IT, and other departments to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and a positive employee experience.

Occasional travel may be required. The ideal candidate will possess SHRM-CP or PHR certification, a Bachelor's in HR/Business, and experience with Paylocity to drive accurate data management