HR Operations Specialist + Payroll

Job Description

Job Description

Robert Half's HR Solutions team is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR Operations Specialist to join our client in the Duluth, GA area. In this pivotal role, you’ll provide support across payroll and human resources functions for multiple locations, with both domestic and global operations. The HR Operations Specialist will assist with essential processes such as payroll management, onboarding, recruitment, benefits administration, and compliance with employment regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced business environment. Success in this role requires a high attention to detail, a sense of urgency, and a commitment to delivering results. If you’re passionate about contributing to the growth and operational excellence of a thriving company, this role is for you. The position is primarily onsite in our Duluth office with occasional remote work flexibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Payroll Operations: Manage payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with submission deadlines. This includes handling updates, reviewing documentation, generating reports, reconciling statements, and liaising with the HR team for approvals.
• HR Administration: Provide coordination and support for various HR functions, including record-keeping, onboarding, recruitment, benefits administration, and compliance audits.
• Onboarding & Preboarding: Facilitate the onboarding experience for new hires by managing schedules, documentation, training sessions, and checklist alignments across departments.
• Benefits Support: Administer health and welfare plan enrollments, terminations, and changes. Reconcile benefits data and coordinate with payroll providers for accurate deductions.
• Employee Relations: Act as the first point of contact for employee inquiries, addressing questions promptly while maintaining a customer-service-focused approach.
• Compliance Monitoring: Support efforts to remain in compliance with payroll, HR practices, and federal and state labor laws. Maintain I-9 files, employee attendance records, and process terminations responsibly.
• General HR Functions: Assist with scheduling meetings, distributing correspondence, processing mail, maintaining employee records, safety initiatives, and employee engagement programs.
• Recruitment Operations: Ensure smooth recruiting processes, tracking candidate progress, providing timely follow-ups, and preparing required documents.
• Reporting & Analytics: Generate ad hoc and scheduled data reports to support HR Manager decision-making and organizational improvements.
• Project Support: Assist with special HR initiatives and projects as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two year's relevant experience in HR AND 2+ years in payroll functions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and familiarity with HRIS systems.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a focus on attention to detail, data handling, and adherence to confidentiality protocols.
• Superior communication and relationship-building skills that allow meaningful interaction with employees at all organizational levels.
• Strong knowledge of HR principles, general practices, payroll, and compliance requirements.