People-First HR Generalist: Onboarding & Compliance

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Asheboro (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Thomas & Company in Asheboro, NC seeks a Human Resources Generalist to guide onboarding, employee relations, payroll support, and HR systems. You’ll be a key resource for our team, maintaining our workplace culture and ensuring compliance in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes strong communication, discretion, and the ability to build positive relationships across all levels. An Associate’s degree is required; a Bachelor’s or PHR is a plus; retail HR experience is

Qualifications

• Associate degree in HR, Business or Organizational Development required.
• At least 1 year of hands-on HR experience preferred.
• Retail HR experience welcome.
• Proficient in Excel and ADP Workforce Now.
• Strong communication, discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Onboard new hires and coordinate hiring processes.
• Handle employee relations and workplace inquiries.
• Maintain HR records, benefits data and HRIS entries.
• Support payroll processes and HR systems administration.
• Assist with safety, compliance, and workers' comp records.

Skills

Communication skills

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

Associate's degree in HR/Business/OD

Bachelor's degree

PHR certification

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Microsoft Excel

Job description

J.P. Thomas & Company in Asheboro, NC seeks a Human Resources Generalist to guide onboarding, employee relations, payroll support, and HR systems. You’ll be a key resource for our team, maintaining our workplace culture and ensuring compliance in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes strong communication, discretion, and the ability to build positive relationships across all levels. An Associate’s degree is required; a Bachelor’s or PHR is a plus; retail HR experience is