Human Resources Generalist

Airmar Technology Corporation; Milford (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Airmar Technology Corporation is seeking an HR Generalist to provide day-to-day HR support from the Milford, NH office. You will manage payroll, benefits administration, employee relations, performance reviews, and organizational strategy, including new-hire onboarding and orientation.

The role requires 3–5 years HR experience, hands-on ADP payroll work, and familiarity with IFS or similar HRIS. SHRM-CP/PHR preferred; multiple-location support is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience, ideally in an HR Generalist or similar role.
• Hands-on experience with payroll and benefits administration.
• Experience using ADP; familiarity with IFS or similar HRIS/ERP platforms is a plus.
• Experience supporting employees across multiple locations or countries is preferred.
• Working knowledge of applicable employment practices and the ability to handle confidential information with sound judgment.
• Experience supporting employee relations, performance management, and bonus programs.

Responsibilities

• Recruit end-to-end recruitment for hourly manufacturing and production roles, and support exempt-level hiring as needed.
• Develop and post job advertisements; screen applicants; conduct interviews; and coordinate candidate assessments.
• Coordinate with external recruiting vendors and use platforms such as Indeed, as needed.
• Extend offers and prepare offer letters.
• Facilitate new-hire orientation, including benefits overviews, facility tours, and introductions.
• Complete onboarding paperwork, coordinate building access, and maintain accurate employee and onboarding records.
• Complete required employment eligibility verification, including E-Verify, in accordance with company procedures.
• Support payroll administration by maintaining employee data, reviewing timesheets, and helping ensure accurate, timely pay.
• Process employee payroll changes in ADP.
• Prepare payroll batches for employee referrals, tuition reimbursement, and disability wages.
• Support annual merit increases, 401(k) employer-match contributions, and the company's discretionary bonus program.
• Assist with payroll and benefits audits and respond to wage-verification requests accurately and promptly.
• Support benefits administration for production employees, including new-hire enrollments, qualifying life events, and annual open enrollment.
• Assist with reconciling benefits invoices against payroll deductions.
• Administer workers' compensation, FMLA, short-term disability, and personal leaves of absence, in coordination with internal partners and applicable providers.
• Support employee relations and performance-management processes, including annual reviews and bonus programs.
• Participate in HR projects and other work in support of business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Preferred Experience
• Experience with Indeed and external recruiting vendors.
• Experience supporting employee relations, performance management, and bonus programs.

Skills

Recruiting

Payroll administration

Benefits administration

Employee relations

Performance management

HRIS/ERP familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Admin or related field

Equivalent combination of education/experience

SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred

Tools

ADP

IFS

Job description

The HR Generalist is a key member of the HR team and will be responsible for providing day-to-day HR support to Airmar and its subsidiaries, they will report to the Director of HR. The HR Generalist will be part of an HR team based out of our corporate office located in Milford, NH supporting the following functions: payroll, benefits administration, employee relations, performance reviews and organizational strategy, and employee related events. In addition, supporting functions with payroll and benefits using ADP and IFS.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Recruiting and Onboarding

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for hourly manufacturing and production roles, and support exempt-level hiring as needed.
• Develop and post job advertisements; screen applicants; conduct interviews; and coordinate candidate assessments.
• Coordinate with external recruiting vendors and use platforms such as Indeed, as needed.
• Extend offers and prepare offer letters.
• Facilitate new-hire orientation, including benefits overviews, facility tours, and introductions.
• Complete onboarding paperwork, coordinate building access, and maintain accurate employee and onboarding records.
• Complete required employment eligibility verification, including E-Verify, in accordance with company procedures.

Payroll Support

• Support payroll administration by maintaining employee data, reviewing timesheets, and helping ensure accurate, timely pay.
• Process employee payroll changes in ADP.
• Prepare payroll batches for employee referrals, tuition reimbursement, and disability wages.
• Support annual merit increases, 401(k) employer-match contributions, and the company's discretionary bonus program.
• Assist with payroll and benefits audits and respond to wage-verification requests accurately and promptly.

Benefits Administration

• Support benefits administration for production employees, including new-hire enrollments, qualifying life events, and annual open enrollment.
• Assist with reconciling benefits invoices against payroll deductions.
• Administer workers' compensation, FMLA, short-term disability, and personal leaves of absence, in coordination with internal partners and applicable providers.

Additional HR Support

• Support employee relations and performance-management processes, including annual reviews and bonus programs.
• Participate in HR projects and other work in support of business needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with Indeed and external recruiting vendors.
• Experience supporting employee relations, performance management, and bonus programs.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and HR experience may be considered.

Experience

• 3-5 years of progressive HR experience, ideally in an HR Generalist or similar role.
• Hands-on experience with payroll and benefits administration, employee relations, performance management, and employee programs.
• Experience using ADP; familiarity with IFS or similar HRIS/ERP platforms is a plus.
• Experience supporting employees across multiple locations or countries is preferred.
• Working knowledge of applicable employment practices and the ability to handle confidential information with sound judgment.

Preferred credentials

• SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred, but not required.