Senior Human Resources Generalist

Job Description:\n\nDescription: Position: Senior Human Resources Generalist Location: Uxbridge, MA Position Type/Schedule: Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote) Compensation: $85,000 - $100,000 (Compensation is an estimate and depends on skills, knowledge, education, location and experience) Lenze Americas is adding an experienced HR Generalist with multi-state payroll experience to the HR team. Position Snapshot: The Senior HR Generalist provides comprehensive support across talent acquisition, employee relations, HR administration, talent management, and payroll processing, while serving as a trusted partner to managers and employees. Working closely with our HR Business Partner, this role helps support managers in a wide range of people-related matters, including employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, succession planning, organizational development, and employee engagement initiatives. As a valued member of the Lenze Americas HR team, this role performs a broad range of day-to-day HR operations and administrative activities, including onboarding and offboarding, HRIS (Paylocity) maintenance, employee data management, benefits and policy administration, responding to employee and manager inquiries, maintaining employee records, supporting compliance initiatives, and ensuring accurate and timely HR documentation. With a strong emphasis on full-cycle recruiting for professional, technical, and management-level positions, this role utilizes creative sourcing strategies to quickly fill critical and hard-to-fill roles. Success in this role requires the ability to balance strategic partnership with hands-on execution, build strong relationships across all levels of the organization, manage multiple priorities with urgency, and thrive in a fast-paced environment focused on results, accountability, and continuous improvement. About you: You are a versatile HR professional with hands-on experience across many areas of Human Resources, bringing a balanced mix of strategic partnership and operational expertise. The combination of working with numbers through payroll and supporting people keeps you engaged, and you enjoy the variety and challenges that come with a diverse HR role. Known for your high energy, positive attitude, strong work ethic, and sense of urgency, you build trusted relationships at all levels of the organization and consistently deliver results. You are a hands-on, proactive contributor who thrives in a fast-paced environment, manages multiple priorities with accuracy and professionalism, and follows through on commitments. You enjoy solving problems, improving processes, and driving continuous improvement. When you say you will do something, it gets done. You take pride in ensuring accuracy and compliance, especially when it comes to payroll processing. Recruiting top talent comes naturally to you. You excel at sourcing, engaging, and hiring high-performing professionals through a combination of creative recruiting strategies, networking, and talent pipeline development. People naturally gravitate toward you because you are approachable, relatable, and easy to talk to. Your ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization helps you successfully attract talent, partner with leaders, and support employees. Most importantly, you combine exceptional customer service with sound business judgment, making you a trusted partner who helps managers, employees, and the business succeed. A day in the life: Talent Acquisition, Recruiting & OnboardingConduct full-cycle recruiting for professional, technical, and management-level positions from requisition approval through onboardingPartner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, hiring requirements, and desired candidate profilesDevelop innovative sourcing strategies, build talent pipelines, engage passive candidates, and influence hiring decisions to attract and secure top talent in competitive labor marketsSource talent, screen resumes, conduct phone interviews, coordinate interview processes, and facilitate candidate assessmentsManage candidate communications and ensure a positive, professional candidate experience throughout the recruiting process.Prepare offer letters and support offer negotiations in partnership with hiring managers and HR leadershipExecute recruiting activities with a strong sense of urgency to minimize time-to-fill while maintaining candidate qualityPartner with managers to facilitate effective onboarding plans, accelerate productivity, strengthen employee engagement, and support long-term retentionContinuously identify and implement improvements that enhance the overall employee experience throughout the employee lifecycle Multi-State Payroll Processing & ComplianceProcess biweekly multi-state payroll through Paylocity, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll administration in accordance with federal, state, and local wage and hour lawsReview, reconcile, and validate payroll data and reports, including timecards, PTO accruals, overtime, shift premiums, benefit deductions, garnishments, and other earnings and deductions, resolving discrepancies prior to payroll processingMonitor and validate employee timecards, working with managers and employees to resolve exceptions, missing punches, and approval issues prior to payroll processingProcess payroll-related employee changes, including new hires, terminations, promotions, transfers, compensation changes, and status updates in accordance with effective datesAdminister payroll deductions, withholdings, and tax configurations, including benefits, wage garnishments, tax levies, and employee tax elections, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulationsPartner closely with Finance to ensure accurate communication and processing of incentives, bonuses, special payments, and other compensation adjustmentsAudit payroll records and employee data to ensure accuracy, proper documentation, and adherence to company policies and regulatory requirementsStay current on federal, state, and local labor law, wage and hour, and payroll compliance requirements, ensuring payroll practices remain compliant with changing regulationsServe as a payroll resource to employees and managers by responding to payroll-related questions and resolving issues in a timely manner HR Business PartnershipIn collaboration with the Senior HR Business Partner, act as a trusted HR Business Partner to managers and employees across the organizationProvide guidance and support on simple employee relations matters, policy interpretation, and HR best practices, escalating as neededCoach managers on performance management, employee development, accountability, and corrective action processesSupport workforce planning, succession planning, organizational development, and talent management initiativesPartner with leaders & HR team to identify and address employee engagement, retention, and development opportunitiesPromote consistent application of company policies, procedures, and employment practices Employee Relations & Employee ExperienceRespond timely to employee questions and concerns regarding company policies, benefits, programs, and employment mattersAssist with employee relations investigations, documentation, and resolution of routine workplace issuesSupport employee engagement initiatives, stay interviews, and HR focus meetings to enhance the employee experience and foster a positive workplace cultureMaintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee information HR Administration & ComplianceMaintain HRIS records (Paylocity) and ensure employee data is accurate, complete, and up to dateProcess personnel transactions, including hires, transfers, promotions, compensation changes, and terminations on accordance with Lenze Americas proceduresHelp administer employee benefits programs, invoice reconciliation, and assist employees with benefit-related questions and enrollment activitiesHelp Administer and support employee leaves of absence, including FMLA, state-mandated leave programs, ADA accommodations, parental leave, military leave, and other applicable leave programs, while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and company requirementsMaintain employee personnel files and HR documentation in accordance with company policies and legal requirementsSupport compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies HR Projects & Continuous ImprovementParticipate in HR projects and initiatives that support organizational growth and operational effectivenessIdentify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems, and employee experience programsAssist with the development, implementation, and communication of HR policies, programs, and proceduresSupport change management initiatives and organizational improvement effortsContribute to strategic HR initiatives that strengthen organizational capability and support business objectives Additional ResponsibilitiesBuild trust and strong working relationships with employees, managers, and business leaders across the organization. Balance strategic HR partnership responsibilities with hands-on execution of day-to-day HR activities. Manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strong attention to detail and a high level of customer service. Demonstrate a willingness to learn and expand expertise in payroll processing, employee data management, and related compliance requirements. Perform other duties, projects, and special assignments as needed to support the business and Human Resources teamRequirements: What you bring: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent relevant Human Resources experience Minimum of 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including full-cycle recruiting, employee relations, HR operations, and HR administrationProven success recruiting and hiring professional, technical, and management-level talent, including difficult-to-fill positionsExtensive experience sourcing passive candidates through LinkedIn, networking, employee referrals, social media, and other innovative recruiting strategiesComprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, HR best practices, and employee relations principlesMinimum of 5 years’ experience processing end-to-end, multi-state payroll with a solid understanding of wage and hour laws, payroll tax regulations, compliance requirements, garnishments, and payroll audits. Experience supporting Canadian payroll is a plusDemonstrated success partnering with leaders to drive performance management, employee development, corrective action processes, workforce and succession planning, and the effective resolution of employee relations issues.Advanced proficiency with HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), preferably Paylocity, with the ability to quickly learn new technologies and leverage digital tools to enhance efficiency and HR service deliveryHighly proficient in administering core HR programs and processes, including onboarding, benefits administration, policy interpretation, employee documentation, and recordkeepingExcellent interviewing, candidate assessment, and talent evaluation skills, with the ability to identify high-quality candidates and assess organizational fitAbility to understand workforce data, help analyze trends, and provide recommendations that support talent acquisition, retention, and business objectivesAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. Demonstrated interest in utilizing AI and emerging technologies to improve productivity, decision-making, and process effectiveness Perks of being part of our team:Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance – multiple plan optionsBlue Cross Blue Shield Dental Insurance FSA, HSA options Vision Insurance401k with company match, fully vestedPaid Time Off10 company paid holidays Company paid disability & AD&D insurance 100% paid parental leave after one year of serviceSupplemental insurance plans (Identity theft, cyber protection, additional life, etc.)Tuition reimbursement Many of our positions offer flexible schedules to meet your needsRelaxed business casual environment Sit/Stand desks for onsite office positionsFrequent team building activitiesCareer development & advancement opportunities About us: Lenze is a global manufacturer of electrical and mechanical drives, motion control and automation technology - offering products, drive solutions, complete automation systems, and engineering services and tools from one single source. Our products can be found in many industries, including automotive, packaging, material handling and logistics, robotics, and industrial equipment (pumps/fans). A global network of distributors and representatives makes Lenze Americas perfectly positioned to meet the motion control needs of customers worldwide. Lenze Americas, the American subsidiary of Lenze SE of Germany, is headquartered in Uxbridge, Massachusetts; corporate global headquarters are in Hamelin, Germany. Our culture: We’re powered by people. Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, and respect—where every voice matters and every idea has the potential to shape the future. We believe in balance, supporting our team with the flexibility and resources they need to thrive both professionally and personally. Lenze is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.