Human Resource Generalist

Jobot; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in North Carolina is seeking an HR Generalist to support payroll, employee relations, and HR operations for a global manufacturing organization.

You will collaborate with employees and managers, maintain accurate payroll/timekeeping records, and assist with HRIS, recruitment, onboarding, and compliance initiatives. The role offers exposure to multiple HR facets in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Payroll and timekeeping administration experience
• Employee relations and HR operations familiarity
• Compliance and payroll compliance knowledge

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll and timekeeping administration and accuracy of employee data
• Support HRIS administration, reporting and workforce metrics
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, performance management, training and benefits administration

Job description

Job details

HR Generalist | Global Manufacturer | Payroll, Employee Relations & HR Operations

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Melissa Thavenius

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a global manufacturing organization and industry leader with a long-standing reputation for innovation, operational excellence, and investment in our people. With operations spanning multiple countries and a commitment to continuous improvement, we provide solutions that support a wide range of commercial, industrial, and residential applications around the world.

Our culture is built on collaboration, respect, and professional growth. We believe our people are our greatest asset and strive to create an environment where employees can build long-term careers while making meaningful contributions to the success of the business.

Why join us

This is an opportunity to join a well-established global organization in a highly visible HR role that offers exposure to multiple facets of human resources. You'll work closely with employees, managers, and leadership while serving as a key resource for payroll administration, employee relations, HR operations, recruiting, onboarding, and compliance initiatives.

The role provides broad HR experience and the opportunity to make a direct impact on employee engagement, workforce development, and day-to-day operations. For HR professionals seeking a position that combines both strategic and hands‑on responsibilities within a manufacturing environment, this role offers strong stability, growth potential, and meaningful career development.

Job Details

We are seeking an HR Generalist to support a wide range of human resources functions while serving as a trusted resource for employees and managers. This position will play a key role in maintaining efficient HR operations while supporting workforce initiatives, employee engagement, compliance, and payroll administration.

A significant portion of the role will focus on payroll and timekeeping administration, including managing employee time and attendance records, partnering with payroll teams, ensuring accuracy of employee information, and supporting payroll processing activities. The successful candidate will also assist with HRIS administration, reporting, and workforce metrics.

In addition to payroll responsibilities, this role will support employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, performance management, training, benefits administration, policy interpretation, and employee development initiatives. The HR Generalist will serve as a primary point of contact for employees and supervisors, helping address workplace concerns, provide guidance, and support positive employee relations throughout the organization.

Additional responsibilities include maintaining employee records, ensuring compliance with employment regulations, supporting safety and compliance initiatives, coordinating HR programs, and assisting leadership with workforce planning and talent management activities.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in payroll or timekeeping administration, employee relations, HR operations, and compliance within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization are essential. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly preferred.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.