HUMAN RESOUCE GENERALIST

Reports to: Director of Human Resources
FLSA Status: Exempt Status

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Human Resource Generalist is responsible for the day-to-day operations of payroll and benefits needs. This position is responsible for overseeing the payroll process and managing employee benefit programs. The position ensures that payroll is processed accurately and on time, and that benefits are administered efficiently. The HR Generalist will assist the Director of Human Resources with the administration of the Lay Employee Retirement Plan and Workers' Compensation Program. Additionally, this position provides backup support to the Director of Human Resources to ensure the continuity of Human Resource operations as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manages the end-to-end payroll process, including data entry, processing, and distribution.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure data integrity.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Manages time and attendance and payroll processing. Recommends payroll systems, and/or changes, updates procedures as needed.
• Provides user training, technical support, and communicates changes and deadlines to all archdiocesan ministries.
• Provides internal expertise on employee benefit plans, assists employees with benefit questions/problems, acts as liaison between brokers, carriers, and employees.
• Reviews and reconciles employee benefit billings and prepares and mails monthly benefits billing to all ministries.
• Contributes to new employee onboarding and employee termination as it related to payroll and benefits administration.
• In collaboration with Executive Director of Financial Services and The Director of Human Resources to align payroll and benefits strategies with archdiocesan goals.
• Assist beneficiaries in filing life insurance claims and employees in filing long-term disability claims.
• Assists in the administration of Family Medical Leave Act and Paid Parental Leave
• Assists the Director of Human Resources with the self-insured, self-administered workers' compensation program. Maintain the state required eight credit hours of continuing education each calendar year.

Qualifications and Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, finance business administration, or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in payroll and benefits administration.
• Strong knowledge of laws and regulations governing payroll.
• Proficiency in payroll software and systems.
• Experience in administrating employee benefit plans.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal communication, and presentation skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload effectively.
• Valid Alabama Driver's license and verification of auto insurance.
• Experience in administering workers' compensation with knowledge of Alabama Workers' Compensation Laws preferred.
• Catholic in good standing preferred.

Please submit resume and cover letter to vstricklin@mobarch.org by July 21, 2026

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