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Distro is seeking an HR Generalist to manage three core areas: payroll processing, talent acquisition, and general HR administration. This role bridges daily operational accuracy with strategic organizational growth in a fast-paced environment.
Payroll Responsibilities:
- Execute end-to-end payroll processing for the workforce, ensuring accurate calculation of hours, overtime, bonuses, and deductions
- Run weekly payroll with precision
- Track employee hours, overtime, and paid time off
- Process wage garnishments, taxes, and deductions
- Answer employee questions regarding paychecks and benefits
Talent Acquisition:
- Own the hiring lifecycle by partnering with managers to identify staffing needs
- Write and post compelling job advertisements on hiring platforms
- Review resumes and conduct phone screening of applicants
- Schedule interviews with hiring managers
- Guide new hires through onboarding and orientation processes
HR Generalist Duties:
- Maintain meticulous, audit-ready digital personnel files and employee records
- Update employee handbooks as regulations evolve
- Help resolve workplace conflicts and employee relations issues
- Ensure company policies comply with state and federal labor laws
- Support performance review and benefits administration processes
- Promote employee engagement and retention activities
- Provide professional and accurate employee communications
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, balances multiple competing priorities with ease, and maintains the highest standards of data privacy and integrity. You will handle sensitive personal and financial data, requiring excellent communication skills, high emotional intelligence, and the ability to work effectively with field crews and leadership.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field
- Two to four years of combined experience in HR, payroll, and recruiting
- Proficient with payroll, timekeeping, and applicant tracking systems
- Familiarity with Sage, HCSS, Employee Navigator (a plus)
- Strong understanding of labor laws and payroll tax rules
- Advanced skills in data management, report generation, and spreadsheet formulas
- High attention to detail and strict data privacy habits
- Great communication skills across all organizational levels
- High emotional intelligence to handle sensitive employee situations
- Ability to communicate effectively with field crews and leadership in English or Spanish
- Strong ability to take initiative and address issues proactively
Preferred Qualifications:
- SHRM-CP, PHR, or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation
- English and Spanish language fluency
- Experience in civil construction, earthwork, or heavy equipment environments
- First Aid / CPR certification
- Experience with incident investigation and reporting processes
