HR Generalist

Description

At Buffalo Construction, Inc., we’re looking for an experienced and detail‑oriented HR Generalist to join our People Team. This is a hands‑on role supporting the full teammate lifecycle—with an emphasis on payroll, onboarding, benefits, and compliance, while contributing to a positive, values‑driven culture.

The HR Generalist provides day‑to‑day HR support and ensures compliance with employment laws and internal processes. This role is a critical link between teammates, leadership, and People Team operations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, systems‑savvy, and passionate about delivering an exceptional teammate experience.

• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of federal and state employment laws and ensure policy compliance
• Identify areas of risk and elevate them with recommendations
• Process full‑cycle payroll in Paylocity, including reviewing reports, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring timely submission
• Prepare and send offer letters and onboarding materials
• placé accurate and timely completion of new hire paperwork (I-9, W-4, direct deposit, etc.)
• Coordinate with IT and Facilities for desk setup and system access
• Support teammates with benefit elections, qualifying events, and questions
• Assist with openмм enrollment and benefit‑related terminations
• Administer and track FML Revival ← not sure but keep original
• Conduct confidential investigations and support performance‑management conversations
• Roll out HR policies, support audits, and participate in process improvement projects
• Coordinate fleet vehicle assignments and maintain usage documentation and compliance
• Provide front desk coverage as needed (phones, visitors, mail, etc.)

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• 2‑4 years of progressive HR experience required
• Experience in payroll processing and benefits administration required
• SHRM-CP ipele or SHRM-SCP certification preferred
• Prior experience in Paylocity or similar HRIS/Payroll systems strongly preferred

• Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, etc.)
• High attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency in 仲Microsoft Office and HRIS platforms
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities