HR Generalist

CBIZ

. Perform day-to-day HR operations requiring discretion and judgment within client engagements .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $53,000 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR operations, including payroll processing, benefits administration, and compliance with employment laws. Proficient in client engagement and communication, ensuring effective support and resolution of HR-related inquiries.

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Payroll ProcessingBenefits AdministrationEmployment Law KnowledgeHRIS ImplementationPHR or SHRM-CP Certification

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingBenefits AdministrationHRIS ManagementTime and Attendance ManagementData Accuracy MaintenanceEmployee OnboardingEmployee OffboardingCOBRA AdministrationFSA and HSA RemittancesQuarterly and Annual Payroll Reviews

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeam CollaborationClient SupportProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Third-Party Payroll PlatformsExcelWordOutlook

Certifications & Qualifications

PHR CertificationSHRM-CP Certification

Industry Keywords

Employment RegulationsHR PoliciesTalent ManagementUnemployment InsuranceWorkers' CompensationCOBRAHIPAA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform day-to-day HR operations requiring discretion and judgment within client engagements
Serve as a point of contact for clients and client employees on HR matters
Advise clients on employment regulations, laws, and company policies
Onboard employees, conduct orientation, and process payroll- and benefits-related new-hire paperwork
Offboard employees, conduct exit interviews, collect company property, and process separation paperwork
Process client payrolls using third-party payroll platforms
Collect and review time, attendance, and leave information for DC team members
Maintain payroll information and inputs, preview payroll changes, and ensure payroll-data accuracy
Prepare retirement, FSA, and HSA remittances
Resolve payroll questions and tax notices with payroll vendors
Support state tax, unemployment insurance, and workers’ compensation registrations for clients
Conduct quarterly and annual payroll reviews
Administer benefits enrollments, terminations, changes, COBRA, HIPAA, leave administration, invoices, reconciliations, and renewals
Assist employees with benefits questions and liaise with brokers and insurance carriers
Advise clients on HR policies, procedures, and employment laws
Provide on-site client support as needed
Support clients across assignments to ensure client service
Maintain knowledge of HR, talent management, employment law, regulatory, and technology trends
Participate in initiatives improving the HR Services team

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED
2+ years of relevant work experience
Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently
Proficient use of applicable technology
Demonstrated verbal and written communication abilities across all levels of the organization
Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related education preferred
3–5 years of relevant experience preferred with the preferred degree
PHR or SHRM-CP certification or other HR/payroll certifications preferred
Experience managing HR functions across multiple states preferred
Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations preferred
Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook preferred
Experience with different HRIS, including implementation of new systems, preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement plan remittances
FSA and HSA remittances
Employee benefits administration
Disability and state/federal leave plan administration
COBRA and HIPAA benefits support