HR Generalist

Accentuate Staffing is seeking an HR Generalist for one of our clients in Raleigh, NC for a direct hire opportunity. The HR Generalist is responsible for administering payroll, benefits, and wellness programs, recruiting, recognition, and other human resources initiatives. This role requires broad knowledge of all HR functions and plays a key role in promoting and sustaining the overall company culture while delivering exceptional customer service to team members.

Responsibilities:

Payroll Administration

• Review payroll timecards for accuracy and work with supervisors to resolve discrepancies.
• Assist the Director, Human Resources with processing bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payrolls for multi-state locations.
• Enter and maintain team member data in the HRIS, including new hires, terminations, status changes, and additional earnings.
• Maintain and audit PTO accruals, adjust time-off balances as needed, and ensure accuracy and compliance.

Benefits and Wellness Administration

• Serve as the first point of contact for team member questions related to benefits enrollment, qualifying life events, and basic claims issues; escalate complex or sensitive matters as appropriate.
• Assist the Director, Human Resources in developing and executing wellness initiatives, events, and programs to support team member health and well-being.
• Ensure accurate processing of benefit enrollments, terminations, and status changes, and provide vendors with correct eligibility data.
• Maintain benefit files in compliance with storage and retention requirements and ensure HRIS data accuracy and integrity.
• Assist with tracking and administering team member leaves of absence, including medical, family, and personal leaves, in compliance with FMLA, ADA, PDL, and applicable regulations.

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including job postings, resume screening, interview coordination, candidate communication, and job fair participation.
• Develop and maintain job descriptions that accurately reflect position responsibilities and qualifications.
• Partner with hiring managers and the Director, Human Resources to understand staffing needs and provide recruiting support.
• Coordinate pre-onboarding and onboarding activities, including I-9/E-Verify, background checks, drug screenings, and new hire documentation.
• Assist with delivering payroll and benefits presentations during new hire orientation.
• Manage the international internship program and support the development of local internship programs.

General Human Resources Responsibilities

• Administer team member recognition programs, including anniversaries, service awards, and life event celebrations.
• Collaborate with the Party Planning Committee (PPE) to support employee engagement, culture-building, and workplace events.
• Assist with planning and executing internal meetings and events, including food and beverage coordination as needed.
• Conduct exit interviews and analyze trends to support retention and engagement strategies.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and tracking of training programs to ensure compliance and professional development.
• Support performance management processes.
• Administer tuition reimbursement and company hockey ticket programs.
• Respond to unemployment claims, employment verifications, and surveys.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.

Requirements:

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Three to five years of progressive human resources experience.
• Working knowledge of human resources laws, regulations, policies, and programs.
• Basic knowledge of payroll administration and multi-state payroll requirements.
• Knowledge of employee benefits programs, including health insurance and COBRA.
• Ability to learn and apply federal and state regulations related to payroll and benefits.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a high level of professionalism, discretion, and diplomacy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound judgment, strong decision-making abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in fast-paced or stressful situations.