HR Generalist & Payroll Administrator

Arkansas Talent Group is exclusively partnering with a small but fast-growing business for an HR Generalist & Payroll Administrator . This position will be a mix of duties and will be a key operational leader responsible for managing core Human Resources functions, including payroll and benefits administration, office operations, accounts payable duties, month-end financial support, facilities coordination, employee communications, and other administrative functions based on the needs of the business. This position serves as a trusted resource to leadership and employees, ensuring that people processes, administrative systems, and office operations are organized, accurate, timely, compliant, and employee-centered. The HR/Payroll Administrator supports a growing team under 50 employees. The successful candidate is highly organized, confidential, solution-oriented, adaptable, confident, and knowledgeable in HR. This individual can manage competing deadlines, take ownership of recurring processes, and proactively identify practical ways to improve the employee and operational/administrative experience as they continue to grow. Essentially, the client is looking for a candidate who is flexible, willing to learn, and grow with them! Job Responsibilities: Human Resources/Recruitment:  Manage and coordinate full-cycle HR administration, including recruitment support, candidate communication, interview coordination, offer preparation, new-hire onboarding, employee changes, personnel records, and offboarding. Partner with leadership and hiring managers to support recruiting needs, schedule interviews, prepare hiring documentation, and ensure a professional candidate experience. Coordinate new-hire onboarding activities, including required employment paperwork, Paylocity setup, policy acknowledgements, orientation planning, benefit enrollment support, training coordination, and first-day readiness. Maintain accurate, secure, and confidential employee personnel files, employment records, HR documentation, and related reports. Administer and coordinate employee benefit programs, including health insurance, HSA, life insurance, retirement/401(k) benefits, benefit enrollment, qualifying life events, vendor communication, and employee questions. Coordinate payroll administration through Paylocity, including employee updates, payroll review, timekeeping support, payroll-related troubleshooting, and employee communication. Office Operations/Administrative Management Oversee day-to-day administrative operations to ensure the office remains organized, well supplied, responsive, professional, and prepared to support employees and clients. Supervise the Administrative Staff, including workflow delegation and task prioritization, Establish and improve clear administrative workflows, procedures, and ownership standards for office support activities. Maintain organized shared files, templates, administrative records, and document-control practices. Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Month-End Support Manage and coordinate day-to-day accounts payable activities, including receiving, reviewing, organizing, coding, and routing vendor invoices for approval. Use QuickBooks and related systems to maintain accurate accounts payable records, invoice documentation, vendor files, expense support, and payment-status tracking. Prepare checks and coordinate timely payment of approved vendor invoices, reimbursements, and company obligations in accordance with company approval procedures and payment schedules. Assist CPA with month-end financial activities by ensuring invoices are entered and properly coded, gathering documentation, reviewing vendor statements, tracking outstanding invoices, and identifying items requiring follow-up. Identify opportunities to improve accounting and AP workflows, strengthen documentation standards, reduce payment delays, and transition appropriate financial-administrative work from leadership or outside advisors into efficient internal processes. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Communications, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered. 5+ years of HR Generalist experience preferred Extensive recruitment experience with hourly service employees Prior supervisory, team-lead, or office-management experience. Experience managing benefits, 401(k) coordination, HSA administration, life insurance administration, and payroll-related employee support. Experience with QuickBooks and Accounts payable is highly desired. Experience working in a small or growing business where responsibilities span multiple areas of the business. Perks: Growing, people-first organization with an awesome, collaborative environment. Hybrid work arrangement after training-2 days WFH available. Competitive compensation and benefits package + bonus Long-term growth opportunity as the organization continues to expand. This is a full-time position based in Central Arkansas. If you consider yourself a jack of all trades and enjoy having a variety of duties as well as project work, this might be the right fit for you. Please reach out to Stephanie Shine, Laura Slay, or any of your ATG recruiters to inquire. Arkansas Talent Group is an Executive Permanent Placement Recruitment Firm, and all considerations will be held confidential.