HR Generalist

About the Position

Yellowstone Local is proud to represent an established employer seeking an experienced HR Generalist. Bring your HR experience to a hands-on role where you can own payroll and benefits, support employees directly, and make an impact across day-to-day HR operations.

Responsibilities

• Process accurate and timely weekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees, including overtime, shift differentials, per diem, paid time off, allowances, bonuses, and other special payments.
• Review timecards, missed punches, job numbers, cost codes, and payroll changes, and resolve discrepancies before payroll processing.
• Administer employee benefits, including new hire enrollment, annual open enrollment, qualifying life events, terminations, and COBRA coordination.
• Serve as a first point of contact for employee questions and workplace concerns, escalating sensitive or complex matters when appropriate.
• Support employee relations matters, coaching, disciplinary documentation, attendance matters, and separation processes.
• Partner with hiring managers on job postings, application reviews, phone screens, interview scheduling, and applicant tracking.
• Prepare offer letters and onboarding materials, coordinate pre-employment requirements, first day activities, safety training, and new hire equipment.

Requirements

• Approximately 2 to 4 years of relevant HR experience.
• Experience supporting HR, payroll, and benefits administration, including payroll processing and accurate employee recordkeeping.
• Working knowledge of employment practices, wage and hour requirements, benefits administration, leave management, Form I-9 requirements, EEO principles, and HR recordkeeping.
• Experience with Paylocity, Employee Navigator, or comparable HRIS, payroll, benefits, and applicant tracking systems is strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Associate degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field preferred. Equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

We Offer

• Annual salary of approximately $75,000, with final compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid vacation/PTO and sick time.
• Employer paid group life insurance.
• Employer paid AD&D coverage.
• Employer paid short term disability.
• Optional long term disability and additional life insurance.
• Flexible office shifts, typically 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

About the Company

Yellowstone Local is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Apply today, complete a quick phone screening, and get ready for an interview with our team to discuss your goals and experience.