HR Operations Specialist

Super-Sod; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible Paid Time Off

Comprehensive health plans

Job summary

Super-Sod, a longstanding turfgrass supplier in Charleston, SC, is hiring a Human Resource Generalist to support payroll, benefits, and HR operations. The role requires coordinating onboarding, maintaining HR records, and ensuring regulatory compliance in a full-time capacity.

The position involves working with the HR team to interview candidates, administer pay and leave, and uphold company policies while contributing to a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field or equivalent in work experience.
• 4 years of Payroll processing experience required.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies, compliance, and benefits programs.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and ensure timely, accurate payroll transactions.
• Manage benefits enrollment, leave, and compliance with policies.
• Assist with interviews and hiring of qualified candidates.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR administration

Hiring & interviewing

Onboarding

Benefits administration

Leave management

Policy enforcement

Employee relations

Compliance

Communication

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Equivalent work experience

Tools

HR software

Payroll systems

Job description

At Super-Sod, we’ve been growing grass—and growing careers—since 1892. What began as a small general store has evolved into a trusted name in turfgrass and one of the largest suppliers of sod in the nation . We encourage a collaborative culture and have been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. With a long-standing tradition of excellence, we're proud to continue growing strong!

WE PROUDLY OFFER:

Benefits are available to full-time employees working 30+ hours per week:

Competitive Wages

Flexible Paid Time Off

Comprehensive health and wellness plans (medical, dental, vision, HSA, supplemental life, accident, hospital, and critical illness)

The Human Resource Generalist will assist with the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Reviews, tracks, and documents all payroll request to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions.
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
• In collaboration with Company Recruiter, assist with interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions.
• Support HR Coordinator’s efforts to maintain efficient onboarding practices; identify and recommend updates to current HR software, systems and procedures.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• May oversee the daily/weekly workflow of payroll and benefit enrollment.
• May assist with constructive and timely performance evaluations.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, e-filing systems and fax machines.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, lift, push, pull, stoop, or bend. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift products and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours can change at the discretion of the HR Director; though typical hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Some weekend and evening hours will be necessary to accommodate any issues that might arise.

Travel

This position requires 5% travel time.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent in work experience.
• 4 years of Payroll processing experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in human resources administration.
• SHRM-CP or SHRMs Specialty Credential.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must be 19 years of age or older.
• All potential new hires will be subjected to a pre-employment background and motor vehicle check and drug screen.
• To perform essential job duties, all potential new hires must be eligible to drive a company vehicle according to Super-Sod insurance guidelines :
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• No major safety and moving violations reported on MVR within the past (3) years.

Major violations include but are not limited to:

• Felony convictions
• Automobile insurance canceled or not renewed by an insurance company due to excessive tickets, accidents, points, or fraud.
• Convicted of alcohol or drug related offense while driving.
• Convicted of three or more speeding violations or serious moving violations; moving violations include texting or cell phone violations.
• Been involved in two or more chargeable accidents.

Hourly Pay Range

$25 - $30 USD

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.