Human Resources Generalist & Payroll​/Benefits Specialist

Human Resources Generalist & Payroll/Benefits Specialist (Administrative)

Smith Brothers Farms has been delivering fresh, local dairy and beverages to Pacific Northwest families for generations. We're a tight-knit team that takes pride in what we do and we have fun doing it. Our HR team is growing, and we're looking for a hands-on Generalist with a proven background in payroll and benefits who's ready to dig in, solve problems, and make a real impact.

This is not a push-paper-and-go-home kind of job. We're looking for an innovative HR professional who can own the full spectrum of human resources - from payroll and benefits to employee relations, talent management, and compliance. You'll serve as a trusted resource for employees and leaders alike. You'll run full-cycle, end-to-end payroll and benefits administration while also supporting core HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, engagement, and performance management.

If you love troubleshooting, thrive in a collaborative environment, and bring both strong execution and innovation, this may be the role for you.

You're the kind of person who takes pride in their work and who rolls up their sleeves without being asked. A curveball doesn't faze you - it motivates you. You're methodical when it matters, collaborative by nature, and enjoy working on a team.

• Run bi-monthly full-cycle payrolls in UKG Ready, including audit reports and reconciliations to make sure every number is spot-on
• Keep employee data, payroll reports, and benefit deductions accurate and up-to-date
• Proactively audit payroll and benefits data to catch errors before they become problems
• Prepare quarterly and annual benefits & tax reconciliations; maintain UKG Ready tax setup; handle state/local tax registrations and quarterly amendments (WA & OR LNI, W-2s, 1095s, and more)
• Navigate payroll and benefits audits, such as NDT, ACA, 5500 audits
• Partner with third-party vendors to research and resolve payroll issues, including union dues, pensions, and union tracking
• Be the friendly, knowledgeable resource employees turn to with payroll questions
• Manage health insurance, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, open enrollment, and COBRA programs
• Handle benefit eligibility and vendor invoicing
• Generate reports to support HR metrics and analysis
• Spot opportunities to streamline HR processes
• Stay current on federal, state, and local payroll and benefits regulations
• Jump into ad-hoc projects as the team needs

• Support recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and performance management
• Support employee engagement efforts through active involvement in the Employee Engagement and Safety Committee, contributing to workplace culture, employee well-being, and safety initiatives.
• Sserve as a knowledgeable and approachable resource for employees and leaders
• Support the leave administration and worker's compensation process
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Generate HR reports and support metrics and analysis
• Identify and drive process improvements that strengthen both operations and culture
• Contribute to ad-hoc projects as the team needs