Human Resources Generalist – Payroll & Recruitment

The Providence Groups, LLC; Paducah, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life & Disability Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunities for Professional Growth

Job summary

Providence Pointe Healthcare in Paducah, KY is seeking a Human Resources Generalist - Payroll & Recruitment to support daily HR functions with a focus on payroll administration, recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement.

This role collaborates with facility leadership to ensure accurate payroll, effective hiring, a welcoming onboarding experience, and initiatives that foster a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, or related field preferred, not required.
• 2+ years of HR, payroll, recruiting or related experience preferred.
• Healthcare experience in a high-volume setting is a plus.
• Experience with an HRIS/payroll platform; Paylocity strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll processes including timecard review and payroll corrections.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment for facility vacancies.
• Coordinate onboarding and orientation for new hires.
• Maintain employee records and support HRIS processes.
• Develop employee engagement and culture-building initiatives.
• Provide HR support to employees and managers while escalating issues.
• Support HR compliance, reporting, audits, and other initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS/Payroll software

Paylocity

Job description

Description

Human Resources Generalist - Payroll & Recruitment

Providence Pointe Healthcare | Paducah, Kentucky
Full-Time

About Providence Pointe Healthcare

At Providence Pointe Healthcare, we believe exceptional care begins with exceptional people. For more than 40 years, families throughout Western Kentucky have trusted our team to provide skilled, compassionate care rooted in quality, dignity, and service.

We're proud to be recognized for our commitment to excellence, including:

• Consistent 4- and 5-Star CMS recognition for long-term care and short-term rehabilitation
• Paducah Sun Reader's Choice - Best Nursing Home/Rehabilitation Center for seven consecutive years
• AHCA Quality Initiative Tier One Recognition for reducing hospital readmissions
• Deficiency-Free Perfect Survey recognition from the Kentucky Cabinet for Health & Family Services Office of Inspector General

We're looking for an HR professional who understands that building a great healthcare team requires more than filling positions-it requires strong processes, consistent communication, and an intentional employee experience.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Generalist - Payroll & Recruitment will support the day-to-day HR function at Providence Pointe with a primary focus on payroll administration, recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement.

This position will partner closely with facility leadership and department managers to maintain accurate payroll processes, improve recruitment outcomes, strengthen the new-hire experience, and lead initiatives that promote a positive and engaged workplace culture.

What You'll Do

• Manage and support facility payroll processes, including timecard review, payroll corrections, employee status changes, and coordination with managers to ensure timely and accurate payroll.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment for facility vacancies, including job postings, applicant review, interview coordination, candidate communication, offers, and pre-employment processes. Host recruitment meetings with relevant department leaders.
• Monitor vacancy, applicant flow, time-to-fill, and hiring needs and develop recruiting strategies for difficult-to-fill positions.
• Coordinate new-hire onboarding and orientation, creating a welcoming and organized experience from offer through the employee's first days.
• Maintain accurate employee records and support HRIS processes, personnel changes, and required documentation.
• Develop and coordinate employee engagement, recognition, retention, and culture-building initiatives throughout the facility.
• Serve as an accessible HR resource for employees and managers while escalating employee relations or compliance matters appropriately.
• Support HR compliance, reporting, audits, and other facility HR initiatives as needed.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred, not required.
• 2+ years of HR, payroll, recruiting, or related experience preferred.
• Experience in healthcare, skilled nursing, or another high-volume workforce environment is a plus.
• Experience with an HRIS/payroll platform; Paylocity experience strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly when handling payroll and employee records.
• Ability to build relationships with employees and leaders while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
• Comfortable taking ownership, following through on priorities, and working in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Providence Pointe?

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support our employees personally and professionally, including:

$50,000-$60,000 annual salary

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life & Disability Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for Professional Growth

More importantly, you'll have the opportunity to make a visible impact on the employee experience at an award-winning healthcare organization-helping us recruit great people, strengthen our culture, and ultimately provide better care for the residents we serve.

Join Providence Pointe Healthcare and help us build the team behind exceptional care.