HR Generalist

King & Bishop is hiring on behalf of our client for an HR Generalist to support a dynamic and fast-paced organization. This fully onsite role offers the opportunity to work within an innovative, mission-driven environment where payroll operations and strategic HR partnership intersect. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable balancing payroll responsibilities with broader HR functions that support employee experience, compliance, and organizational effectiveness.

Job Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

• Maintain accurate payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and compensation changes

• Prepare payroll-related reports for internal stakeholders

• Manage payroll taxes, deductions, and benefit contributions accurately and on schedule

• Support recruitment processes, including onboarding activities

• Serve as a resource for employee questions and provide HR guidance when appropriate

• Conduct exit interviews and assist with employee relations initiatives

• Assist employees with benefits-related inquiries and documentation

• Collaborate with external vendors to support benefit enrollment and changes

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and internal policies

• Support HR audits and reporting requirements

• Assist with onboarding training and development initiatives

• Maintain HR systems, databases, and confidential employee records

• Generate HR metrics and reporting as needed

• Support implementation and coordination of HR programs and initiatives

• Assist with employee engagement and wellness programs

• Participate in continuous improvement of HR processes

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Minimum of 2 years of HR experience

• Knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and best practices

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities

• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite

• Experience with UKG AutoTime and ADP Vantage preferred

• Must be available to work 100% onsite

• U.S. Citizenship required with ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense Security Clearance