Payroll/HR Generalist

$68,000 - $75,000/Yr

Transdev - Portland, OR

Full-time - Mid Level

Portland, OR

10,001+ employees

Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation

About the position

The HR Generalist plays a crucial role in supporting daily HR and payroll operations within a union and non-union workforce at Transdev. This position is primarily responsible for recruiting and payroll functions across multiple sites, while also serving as a backup for other HR Generalists. The role involves managing inquiries about policies and benefits, participating in disciplinary meetings, assisting with investigations, and ensuring compliance with HR regulations and trends.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine tasks related to payroll processing, including manual check requests and various reports.
• Maintain and audit PTO accruals for all positions.
• Act as a liaison between the corporate office, benefit providers, and employees for leave payments and beneficiary payouts.
• Conduct periodic audits of HR/Payroll files to ensure proper documentation is collected and filed.
• Answer frequently asked questions from applicants and employees regarding policies, benefits, and hiring processes.
• Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex matters to senior HR staff.
• Participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of employee records through data entry and auditing.
• Recruit, interview, and facilitate the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions.
• Conduct background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Implement new hire orientation and employee engagement programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment and payroll laws.
• Stay updated on trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and innovative technologies in HR.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; or minimum of 5 years of experience in Human Resources.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems.
• Strong math skills.
• Experience with Union payroll & benefits.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification.
• Proficient level experience with ADP Enterprise.