Payroll & Benefits HR Generalist: Detail-Driven Achiever

Exela Pharma Sciences; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Exela Pharma Sciences is seeking an HR Generalist - Payroll and Benefits in Lenoir, NC. The role administers accurate payroll processes, supports employee benefits programs, and performs HR functions to ensure regulatory and company compliance.

The position requires strong payroll knowledge, benefits administration experience, and the ability to collaborate with employees, managers, vendors, and internal stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR experience with strong hands-on payroll processing
• Benefits administration including enrollment, invoice reconciliation, vendor coordination
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now, timekeeping systems, payroll/HRIS, wage and hour practices
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet payroll/benefits deadlines
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication and confidentiality in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, audit, and reconcile bi-weekly payroll, bonus payroll, and off-cycle payrolls
• Review payroll data, deductions, earnings, taxes, garnishments, and benefit deductions for accuracy
• Coordinate with Supervisors/Managers to review time cards and resolve exceptions
• Maintain payroll records and support reporting, audits, inquiries, and issue resolution
• Work with staffing agencies and verify time card reports before processing
• Process and verify verifications of employment/income
• Prepare unemployment claims and respond to related requests
• Administer employee benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA)
• Support benefits enrollment, qualifying life events, and carrier coordination in HR/payroll system
• Reconcile monthly benefit invoices for premiums and coverage levels
• Prepare FMLA forms and monitor long-term/intermittent leave
• Prepare STD/LTD forms and coordinate related documentation
• Assist New Employee Orientation with policies, benefits info, and onboarding documents
• Process new hire information, maintain files, and manage badges
• Attend job fairs and recruitment events as needed
• Cross-train within HR and support HR team members

Job description

Exela Pharma Sciences is seeking an HR Generalist - Payroll and Benefits in Lenoir, NC. The role administers accurate payroll processes, supports employee benefits programs, and performs HR functions to ensure regulatory and company compliance.

The position requires strong payroll knowledge, benefits administration experience, and the ability to collaborate with employees, managers, vendors, and internal stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.