Human Resource Generalist

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

Job summary

LeoForce in Smithfield, NC is seeking an HR Generalist to support payroll, timekeeping, HRIS, and workforce metrics while partnering with employees and managers to maintain compliant HR operations.

The role covers employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, performance management, training, benefits administration, and policy interpretation. Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred to serve a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll or timekeeping administration.
• Experience with HRIS administration and reporting.
• Experience in employee relations and compliance.
• Experience in recruiting, onboarding, and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Payroll and timekeeping administration and attendance records.
• HRIS administration, reporting and workforce metrics.
• Employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, performance management, training and benefits administration.
• Policy interpretation and compliance across the organization.

Skills

Payroll administration

Timekeeping

HR operations

Employee relations

Recruiting

Onboarding

Performance management

Training

Benefits administration

Policy interpretation

Workforce development

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Job Description

Smithfield, NC, US

Experience: Mid Level

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

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.

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.