Human Resources Generalist

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions in Nashville is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to provide broad HR support with a focus on payroll processing, benefits administration, employee relations, compliance, and performance management. The role is a direct hire opportunity in the Nashville area.

The HR Generalist will manage full-cycle payroll for ~150 employees across 20 states, administer benefits, and support recruiting, while ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate HRIS data.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive HR experience
• Hands-on experience supporting payroll, benefits, employee relations, compliance and performance management
• Knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
• Strong prioritization in a dynamic environment
• Bachelor's degree preferred; SHRM-CP/PHR or benefits certifications a plus

Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle payroll processing for ~150 employees across 20 states
• Assist with payroll administration including timekeeping, deductions, compliance, and inquiries
• Administer employee benefits programs and respond to benefits questions
• Coordinate annual open enrollment and communicate benefits
• Partner with leaders on employee relations, policy interpretation and conflict resolution
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Maintain HRIS data integrity and HR documentation
• Assist with handbook updates, policy administration and compliance initiatives
• Support recruiting through posting, screening, interviewing coordination, and onboarding
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify process improvements and enhance employee experience

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

Employee relations

Compliance

Performance management

HRIS data integrity

Recruiting support

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Paylocity

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced HR Generalist in the Nashville area. This position offers broad exposure across all areas of Human Resources, with an emphasis on payroll processing, benefits administration, employee relations, compliance, and performance management.

• Type: Direct Hire
• Compensation: $75,000-$85,000

Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle payroll processing for approximately 150 employees across facilities in 20 states
• Assist with payroll administration including timekeeping, deductions, compliance, and employee inquiries
• Administer employee benefit programs and serve as a key resource for benefits-related questions
• Coordinate annual open enrollment processes and communicate benefit offerings to employees
• Partner with leaders on employee relations matters, policy interpretation, and conflict resolution
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Maintain employee records, HRIS data integrity, and HR documentation
• Assist with handbook updates, policy administration, and compliance initiatives
• Support recruiting efforts including posting positions, screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and onboarding new hires
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify process improvements and enhance the employee experience

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive Human Resources experience
• Hands-on experience supporting payroll administration, benefits, employee relations, compliance, and performance management
• Paylocity experience is a plus
• Knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and benefits administration
• Ability to prioritize competing demands in a dynamic environment
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• SHRM-CP, PHR, payroll, or benefits certifications are a plus