HR Generalist – Payroll & Benefits Focus

Sandvik

HR Generalist at ZeroTouch managing payroll, benefits, and employee programs during organizational transition. Supporting compliance and enhancing HR processes across a growing team.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeMebane • North Carolina, Oregon • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR operations, payroll administration, and employee benefits management, ensuring compliance with employment laws and enhancing employee engagement. Proficient in managing HR processes and maintaining accurate employee records while providing administrative support across HR functions.

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Payroll AdministrationEmployee Benefits ManagementHR Compliance KnowledgeHR Information Systems ExperienceOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingBenefits AdministrationEmployee RelationsHR OperationsHR AuditsLeave AdministrationWorkers' CompensationUnemployment ClaimsHR DocumentationEmployee Onboarding

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsAbility to Work IndependentlyManaging Multiple PrioritiesPositive Employee ExperienceCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

HR Information SystemsPayroll SystemsMicrosoft OfficeExcel

Industry Keywords

Employment LawsHR Compliance RequirementsHR Best PracticesEmployee Engagement Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support a broad range of HR and payroll activities
Supporting payroll administration and coordinating with internal and external partners to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing
Administering employee benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, employee education, and vendor coordination
Managing onboarding and offboarding activities and helping create a positive employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle
Maintaining employee records and ensuring accurate HR data and documentation
Assisting with leave administration, accommodations, workers' compensation, and unemployment claims
Helping ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies
Assisting with HR audits, reporting, and documentation
Supporting employee engagement initiatives, training programs, and company events
Helping document and improve HR processes and procedures as we continue building our standalone operations
Serving as a trusted resource for employee and manager questions related to HR policies, benefits, payroll, and employment practices
Providing general administrative support across HR and office operations as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-7 years of progressive Human Resources experience and education
Experience supporting payroll, benefits administration, employee relations, and HR operations
Working knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance requirements, and HR best practices
Experience working with HR IS and payroll systems
Strong organizational and administrative skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel
Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines