Senior HR Generalist / Payroll Specialist

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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