Job Title: HR Generalist & Payroll Specialist

Location: On-site – Manufacturing Plant, Cleveland, OH.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Overview:

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented HR Generalist with experience in payroll administration to join our on-site team at our manufacturing facility. This role supports day-to-day HR operations, ensures accurate and timely payroll processing, and provides hands-on support to employees and leadership. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll:

• Process weekly/biweekly payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
• Maintain accurate payroll records including hours worked, overtime, shift differentials, and bonuses.
• Audit timecards and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with supervisors.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations.
• Manage payroll deductions, garnishments, benefits contributions, and tax withholdings.
• Prepare payroll-related reports for finance and leadership.

Human Resources:

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations, HR inquiries, and policy questions.
• Support full-cycle recruiting including job postings, screening, interviews, and onboarding.
• Maintain personnel files, HRIS data, and compliance documentation.
• Assist in administering benefits, open enrollment, and employee communication.
• Support performance reviews, corrective actions, and attendance management.
• Coordinate training, safety orientations, and compliance-related activities.
• Promote positive employee engagement and support plant leadership with HR initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–4 years of HR Generalist experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Payroll processing experience required (ADP, Paycom, UKG, or similar systems).
• Strong understanding of employment laws and wage & hour rules.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Comfortable working in an on-site, plant-floor-support environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with HRIS and timekeeping systems.
• Knowledge of OSHA or safety-program support.

Work Environment

• This position is 100% on-site at our manufacturing plant.
• Regular interaction with both office personnel and production employees.
• Fast-paced environment requiring flexibility and strong attention to detail.