Human Resources Generalist 1

Under the supervision of the Payroll Manager, the Human Resources Generalist 1 serves in a dual-capacity role supporting the benefits and payroll units through specialized reporting and financial reconciliations. Key Responsibilities include: Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze personnel and financial data to support benefits administration, audits, and reporting requirements. PEIA Billing & Leave of Absence Tracking: Reconcile monthly PEIA billing statements and track employees on leave of absence, managing benefit payments to ensure continuous coverage.

Overpayments & Collections: Establish and monitor employee repayment plans and oversee collections for outstanding balances in accordance with state guidelines. Financial Reconciliations: Prepare and reconcile documentation for insurance, retirement, workers' compensation, wage adjustments, state tax reports, and W-2 forms. Payroll Processing: Review and approve timecards, process payroll transactions, and manage pay period changes and deductions using statewide systems.

Customer Support: Provide guidance to onboarding, current, and former employees regarding payroll, benefits, and payment inquiries. Prior experience with accounting and payroll systems and experience in financial collections, billing reconciliation, or payroll operations is preferred but not mandatory. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Training: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

Substitution: Candidates may substitute related experience for the required education at the rate of one (1) year of experience for thirty (30) semester hours of education. Experience: Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid professional human resources, payroll, bookkeeping or accounting experience. Substitution: Graduate coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience at the rate of one (1) year of experience for fifteen (15) semester hours of education.

Note: A valid driver's license may be required.