Human Resources Generalist

Westaff; Williston (VT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Westaff is seeking an organized Human Resource Generalist to manage daily HR operations across our facility in Vermont. The role covers payroll processing, benefits administration, recruitment, onboarding, and compliance tracking to maintain a compliant, positive workplace.

You will handle payroll execution, benefits management, onboarding processes, and employee support while ensuring records accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of payroll experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid system proficiency and data entry accuracy.
• Demonstrated organizational excellence and attention to detail.
• Integrity and confidentiality in handling employee data.
• Legal awareness related to HR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Payroll execution and benefits administration.
• Talent acquisition, onboarding and orientation support.
• Compliance tracking and file management.

Skills

Payroll experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

System proficiency

Organizational excellence

Integrity & confidentiality

Legal awareness

Tools

Paylocity

Job description

Human Resource Generalist

We are seeking an organized, approachable, and detail-oriented Human Resource Generalist to manage daily HR operations across our facility. In this hands-on role, you will handle core HR functions ranging from payroll processing and benefits administration to talent acquisition, onboarding, and compliance tracking. Tying together daily administrative accuracy with employee support, you will play a central role in maintaining a positive, compliant, and well-run workplace environment.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll & Benefits Administration

• Payroll Execution
• Benefits & Leave Management
• Recognition & Morale

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Recruiting & Interviewing
• Onboarding & Orientation

Compliance, Safety & File Management

• Training & Certification Tracking
• Records Integrity
• Regulatory Compliance

Employee Relations & General Support

• Employee Relations Support
• Special Projects

Qualifications & Skills, REQUIRED:

• 1-3 years of payroll experience, Communication & Interpersonal Skills, System Proficiency, Organizational Excellence, Integrity & Confidentiality, Legal Awareness.

Preferred: Software - Prior experience with Paylocity software is highly preferred.