Senior HR Generalist / Payroll Specialist
Pittsburgh, PA (Northwestern Suburbs)
$60,000- $75,000
We are seeking a Senior HR Generalist / Payroll Specialist to step into a highly visible and impactful role. This position will own full-cycle payroll while also supporting key HR functions such as benefits administration, onboarding/offboarding, and employee support.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of transactional and strategic HR responsibilities and wants to grow into a long-term role with succession potential as the HR Manager plans for retirement in the coming years.
OVERVIEW OF THE SENIOR HR GENERALIST / PAYROLL SPECIALIST ROLE:
- Process full-cycle weekly payroll for a multi-entity, complex environment
- Manage payroll adjustments including commissions, garnishments, and special deductions
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
- Maintain payroll records and handle employee payroll-related inquiries
- Utilize Paylocity for payroll processing
- Support benefits administration including renewals, enrollments, and employee education
- Assist with 401(k) administration, including enrollments and rollovers
- Partner on insurance renewals and vendor coordination
- Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems
- Provide general HR support to employees and management
- Deliver presentations to management (approximately twice per year)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE SENIOR HR GENERALIST / PAYROLL SPECIALIST ROLE:
- 3+ years of experience in HR and payroll (full-cycle payroll required)
- Experience with Paylocity or similar payroll/HRIS systems preferred
- Exposure to complex payroll environments (commissions, garnishments, multi-entity)
- Background supporting a blue-collar or industrial workforce is a plus
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive information
- Calm, steady, and adaptable personality with a team-first mindset
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