People & Culture Generalist

Vivacity Tech; Greenville (SC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Volunteer hours

Development reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Vivacity Tech is seeking a People & Culture Generalist in Greenville, SC to support daily HR operations across the employee lifecycle. You will collaborate with Talent Acquisition, manage onboarding, and maintain HRIS data, ensuring payroll accuracy and benefits administration.

The ideal candidate has 2–5+ years of related experience, a Bachelor's in HR or related field, and proficiency in Paylocity and Google Workspace.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll processing and benefits administration.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems (Paylocity preferred).
• Ability to analyze HR data with accuracy and audit trails.
• Understanding multi-state payroll and compliance requirements.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day People & Culture operations across the employee lifecycle (onboarding, changes, leaves, transfers, offboarding).
• Coordinate new hire orientation to ensure a positive employee experience.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data.
• Assist Talent Acquisition with hiring processes and interview scheduling.
• Support payroll processing and benefits enrollment changes.

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

Communication

Organizational skills

Discretion and confidentiality

Multi-state payroll knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Paylocity

Google Workspace

Job description

Description

The People & Culture (P&C) Generalist is responsible for supporting and executing day-to-day People & Culture operations across the employee lifecycle. This role provides support in areas including onboarding and offboarding, HRIS, recruiting, payroll and benefits administration, and other P&C programs.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, solutions-oriented professional who exercises sound judgment, handles sensitive information with discretion, and is passionate about creating an exceptional employee experience while ensuring consistent and compliant HR practices.

What We Offer

• $65,000 - $75,000 Annual Salary
• 401(k) with generous company match and immediate vesting
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Non-Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) policy providing flexibility and work-life balance
• 80 hours of paid Sick Time annually
• 10 paid holidays per year
• 96 paid volunteer hours annually to support causes you care about
• $1,000 annual Development Reimbursement for continued learning and growth
• Paid Parental Leave to support growing families
• Award-winning workplace culture and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for growth and recognition in a mission-driven organization
• Employee discounts and additional voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, and more

Essential Functions

• Support day-to-day People & Culture operations across the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee changes, leaves, transfers, and offboarding.
• Coordinate and support new hire orientation to ensure a consistent and positive employee experience.
• Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files, and HRIS data.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to support hiring through initial interviews/phone screenings, scheduling interviews with management, and maintaining records within the applicant tracking system.
• Support rollout and adoption of performance management processes (via Paylocity).
• Assist with benefits administration, including enrollment changes and coordination with benefits providers.
• Prepare employment documents, reports, and correspondence.
• Provide support for bi-weekly payroll, including entering payroll data, validating compensation changes, auditing deductions and contributions, and assisting with the resolution of discrepancies to ensure timely and accurate payroll.
• Assist with HR projects and process improvements as assigned.
• Support day-to-day workplace operations as needed by assisting with administrative tasks, including managing the main phone line and greeting visitors.
• All other work as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of payroll processing, benefits administration, and employment-related federal and state regulations (ACA, COBRA, ERISA, FMLA, HIPAA, state leave programs, etc.).
• Experience using an HRIS platform; Paylocity experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to generate, analyze, and interpret payroll, benefits, and HR data with strong attention to accuracy and audit trail requirements.
• Understanding of multi-state payroll considerations, tax withholding, and compliance obligations.
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive or confidential information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• High ownership, accountability, and ability to work independently while knowing when to seek guidance or elevate issues.

Values

• Carry passion.
• Desire excellence.
• Keep dreaming.
• Build community.
• Be Vivacious.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• 2-5+ years of related experience required preferably in a multi-state environment.
• Experience working with an HRIS and proficiency in Google Workspace required.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to bend, sit, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Less than 10% travel