Corp-HR Generalist (Payroll)

Johnny Janosik is a Top 100 furniture retailer and a highly respected company established in 1953, located in the heart of Delaware. We are 40 minutes from the Delaware beaches and just a few hours from several metropolitan areas. Whatever your needs – family life to city life - this is the place for you!

We know that every associate and every position is critical to the overall success of the organization. We pride ourselves on solid principles of fairness, great value, and excellent customer service; so, if this sounds like you, we want to talk to you about joining our team!

We are seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and motivated individual to join our team as an HR Generalist in our Laurel, DE location. The HR Generalist will support the HR Manager by overseeing the full payroll process and other daily functions of the Human Resource department including benefits and leave, onboarding, employee engagement, and enforcing company policies and practices.

What you will do: 

• Ensure all payroll related functions are carried out efficiently in accordance with company policies, procedures, work practices and any state or federal legal requirements.
• Perform routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Review, track, and document compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. 
• Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Support and embody the Company’s values, goals and operating principles.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• All other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent  
• 3+ years of HR and/or Payroll experience including knowledge of employment laws and regulations. 
• Exceptional communication, organization, attention to detail, and multitasking skills. 
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential employee information in a professional manner.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and build rapport with all levels of staff and work as part of a team.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook. 
• Initiative to meet assigned goals, missions and objectives.
• Passion for excellence! 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Payroll/HRIS programs (Paylocity). 
• Experience working for a mid- to large sized retail organization. 

Johnny Janosik is an Equal Opportunity Employer.