Human Resources Generalist

Cargo Express Freight Corp; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Medical

Dental

Vision

Matching 401k

Job summary

Cargo Express Freight Corp in Dallas, Texas is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to provide administrative support in payroll, benefits, and employee relations. The ideal candidate will manage payroll processes for hourly and salaried employees, ensuring compliance with regulations and delivering exceptional service.

Qualified candidates should have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience in multistate payroll. Benefits include PTO, medical, dental, vision, and a matching 401k.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable utilizing HR technology and systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with payroll regulations.
• Provide administrative support in staffing and onboarding.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication skills

Excel skills

Payroll software proficiency

Multistate payroll knowledge

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

High School Diploma

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Overview

Full Job DescriptionThe Human Resources Generalist will provide administrative support and guidance to the human resource function while helping ensure best practices are maintained. The Human Resources Generalist will be responsible for record-keeping, file maintenance, HRIS entry, payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees, benefits administration, and employee support.

Responsibilities

• Deep knowledge of end-to-end payroll processes, including the ability to identify root causes and corrective actions in a timely manner
• Ensure efficient, accurate, and timely delivery of multistate payroll processing while maintaining operational and compliance standards
• Maintain employee records, including processing payroll updates for new hires, terminations, pay changes, and employee status changes
• Ensure proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, garnishments, and other deductions
• Manage leave programs including FMLA, STD, and LTD; ensure all paperwork is completed accurately, timely, and forwarded to the appropriate parties
• Track and document leave hours to ensure employees receive proper leave balances and payouts
• Verify compliance with federal and state payroll requirements and remain current with changes in regulations and legislation
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of quarterly and year-end payroll reporting
• Handle new state payroll setup as needed
• Provide administrative support in the areas of staffing, onboarding, personnel records, and HR correspondence
• Administer benefit plans, including enrollments, changes, and terminations, while ensuring accurate recordkeeping and payroll deductions
• Support HR system integrations, process improvements, and technology enhancements
• Assist with maintaining organized and audit-ready HR documentation and records
• Provide exceptional customer service to employees, managers and both internal and external business partners
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage tasks accurately and consistently follow through to completion
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities independently and proactively communicate status updates and potential issues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a professional and customer-service-oriented approach
• Intermediate Excel skills preferred, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data organization
• Proficient with payroll software
• Multistate payroll knowledge required
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable learning and utilizing HR technology and systems to improve efficiency and organization

Preferred Skills/Abilities

• Experience using ADP Workforce Now preferred
• Experience supporting HR and payroll system integrations strongly preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Two years of experience in payroll administration/processing required

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Benefits

• PTO
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Matching 401k