Temporary HR Generalist

Highmark Companies runs a lean, hands-on HR function that touches payroll, onboarding, compliance, and employee experience across a multi-division construction and restoration company. We’re looking for a seasoned HR Generalist to step in, hit the ground running, and keep the engine moving from July through year-end.

You’ll be embedded in day-to-day HR operations, working alongside leadership, supporting our Paylocity-based workflows, and making sure nothing falls through the cracks while we continue to grow.

What Highmark Companies Offers

• Competitive hourly rate: $28–$32/hr

• Hybrid schedule: 3 days on-site per week required, with flexibility for remote work as needed after training period.

Responsibilities

Under direct supervision and in assistance of the HR Manager:

• Payroll Processing: Assist with and process semi monthly payroll in Paylocity for commission and non-commission employees. Ensure accuracy and timely submission every cycle.

• Onboarding Administration: Own new hire onboarding logistics from offer acceptance through day-one readiness. Including paperwork, system access, orientation scheduling, and coordination with hiring managers.

• Timecard & Time-Off Verification: Review and verify timecards, time-off requests, and related corrections in Paylocity to support accurate and compliant payroll processing.

• New Hire Check-In Workflows: Coordinate structured 30/60/90-day touchpoints and check-in processes for new employees across departments.

• Employee Records & Documentation: Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation in compliance with company policy and applicable federal and state law.

• Employee Recognition: Support administration of the company’s employee recognition program.

• HR Reporting: Generate recurring reports and help maintain data integrity across the HRIS.

• New Hire Logistics: Coordinate equipment, system access, and orientation scheduling for incoming employees.

• SOP Compliance: Complete assigned HR duties in accordance with company-approved standard operating procedures.

What We’re Looking For

Required

• 4+ years of HR generalist experience

• Hands-on experience with payroll processing and HRIS platforms

• Strong working knowledge of onboarding, employee relations, and HR documentation

• Comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced, multi-department environment

• Proficient in HR software; Paylocity experience a strong plus

Preferred

• Experience in construction, trades, or field-based industries

• PHR or SHRM-CP certification