HR Generalist

HR Generalist Usk, Washington (Hybrid)

Company

Merkle Standard is committed to building North America's largest sustainable digital asset mining platform. With a specific focus on vertical integration, the company has prioritized renewable energy at its developed sites.

Merkle Standard is guided by its two core tenets: accelerating sustainability within digital assets mining and developing a vertically integrated platform.

Position Overview

The HR Generalist is responsible for providing comprehensive human resources support across the organization, with a significant focus on payroll processing and administration. This role performs a wide range of HR functions including payroll management, recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, policy and compliance management. The HR Generalist serves as a key point of contact for employees regarding HR and payroll matters and works collaboratively with management to support organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

- Payroll Processing: Manage the full payroll cycle including data collection, processing, and distribution of paychecks/direct deposits. Handle tax withholdings, benefit deductions, garnishments, and special payments. Ensure accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly payroll. Maintain payroll records and generate reports as needed.

- Recruitment & Onboarding: Coordinate full-cycle recruitment processes including job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and offer management. Develop and implement effective onboarding programs for new employees.

- Offboarding: Manage all aspects of employee offboarding including exit interviews, system access termination, final paychecks, benefits transitions, and documentation.

- Employee Relations: Address employee concerns, mediate conflicts, and provide guidance on company policies. Maintain open communication channels with employees and managers.

- Benefits Administration: Manage employee benefits programs including health insurance, retirement plans, and other company perks. Respond to benefits inquiries and coordinate annual enrollment processes.

- Policy Development and Implementation: Assist in developing, reviewing, and updating HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

- Performance Management: Support managers in processing performance review processes, including documentation, goal setting, and performance improvement plans.

- Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Maintain accurate employee records and documentation.

- Training and Development: Coordinate training programs and professional development opportunities for employees.

- Record Management: Maintain employee data in the company's Human Resources System, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

- Reporting and Analytics: Generate HR and payroll reports and metrics to support decision-making and strategic planning.

- Special Projects: Lead or support HR initiatives and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

- 2-5 years of experience in HR, with exposure to multiple HR functions

- 2-5 years of experience in Payroll processing and administration with understanding of payroll tax requirements and compliance

- Knowledge of employment laws and regulations

- Proactive and self stater takes initiative, is resourceful and motivated to take ownership and see projects through

- Highly self-manageable can prioritize, organize, and follow through on tasks with minimal oversight

- Proficiency with payroll systems and MS Office applications

- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills

- Problem-solving abilities and sound judgment

What We Offer

- Competitive salary

- Comprehensive health benefits

- Opportunity to shape the culture and processes of a growing company

- A collaborative team environment where your work has immediate impact

The Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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