Description HR Generalist – Payroll and Benefits Focus! A long-time client of our Madison team is in search of a Human Resources Generalist who will oversee and streamline payroll and benefits functions while supporting a variety of HR-related tasks. The ideal candidate will bring a high level of payroll and benefits expertise and the ability to collaborate across teams. To be considered, please apply in confidence with your most up to date resume! Responsibilities: + Administer payroll operations for a 200 person organization, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing of bi-weekly payroll cycles + Manage employee benefits programs, including enrollment, administration, and troubleshooting employee inquiries across medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefit plans + Lead annual open enrollment processes, including system updates, employee communications, and vendor partnerships + Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and benefits-related legal requirements + Conduct reporting and audits of payroll and benefits data to validate accuracy, identify trends, and enhance internal controls + Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, focusing on payroll setup, benefits initiation or termination, and employee education regarding compensation and benefits programs + Support other HR functions as needed, including employee relations, performance management, and HR policy implementation, to ensure best practices are upheld across the entire organization Requirements Qualifications: + 4+ years full-cycle payroll experience + Experience utilizing ADP Workforce Now highly preferred + Demonstrated experience in full-cycle payroll for organizations with 100+ employees + Strong knowledge of auditing practices and benefit functions + Familiarity with compensation analysis, scenario modeling, and reporting processes + Exceptional communication skills for interacting with other teams and handling sensitive information. + Solid understanding of employment laws, regulations, and HR policies Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .