HR Generalist Jobs in Phoenix, AZ

About the Role

At Express Flooring, a great employee experience depends on strong HR operations behind the scenes. As our HR Generalist, you'll help keep the processes that support our employees running smoothly, accurately, and on time — from onboarding and payroll support to benefits, compliance, employee communications, and offboarding.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being at the center of the details and takes pride in getting things right. You'll manage multiple HR processes, partner across the organization, help employees navigate important moments and questions, and make sure nothing falls through the cracks.

If you're highly organized, naturally proactive, and known for following through, you'll have the opportunity to make a visible impact on both our HR team and the employee experience as Express Flooring continues to grow.

Job Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Remote – Must reside in Arizona. Candidates interested in future growth opportunities must be able to travel to our Phoenix and Tempe locations as needed.
Compensation: $80,000-90,000
Schedule: 8am- 5pm Monday- Friday

What You'll Do

• Own and manage employee onboarding and offboarding, ensuring each step is completed accurately, compliantly, and on time.
• Complete Form I-9 and E-Verify+ processing, maintaining accurate employee documentation and federal compliance.
• Support biweekly payroll through basic payroll entry, preparation, and reconciliation using NetSuite.
• Administer employee benefits in Employee Navigator from onboarding through termination, including COBRA and benefits portability processes.
• Reconcile benefit invoices, research discrepancies, and coordinate necessary corrections and credits.
• Support 401(k) administration, including employee changes, documentation, and recordkeeping.
• Coordinate required employee communications and employment verifications, ensuring information is accurate, timely, and delivered through the appropriate channels.
• Set up employee timecards and provide support and training on Workforce Management systems for non-exempt employees.
• Support employee engagement and recognition, internal communications, employee rewards through Tremendous, and coordination of companywide events, activities, food orders, purchasing, and related reconciliation.
• Conduct HR research, audits, and special projects as needed, helping maintain accurate records, identify discrepancies, and support the evolving needs of the HR team.

What You'll Bring

Required

• Prior experience in an HR Generalist, HR Specialist, HR Administrator, or similar HR operations role.
• Hands-on experience supporting employee onboarding and offboarding, payroll processes, and benefits administration.
• Working knowledge of Form I-9, E-Verify, COBRA, 401(k) administration, and HR compliance practices.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and employee needs while maintaining accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional, service-oriented approach.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee information with discretion.
• Strong follow-through, accountability, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Preferred

• Experience using Paylocity, Employee Navigator, Workforce Management, Tremendous, NetSuite, or similar HR systems.
• Experience coordinating employee communications, recognition programs, company events, or engagement initiatives.
• Experience working within a fast-paced, growing organization where priorities and processes continue to evolve.

Why People Love Working Here

• Grow with a company on the move. Our continued expansion creates opportunities to learn, grow, and take on more.
• Make an impact. Your ideas are valued, your work is visible, and you'll have opportunities to make a real difference.
• Be part of a Top Workplace. We're ambitious, caring, likable problem solvers who work hard, have fun, and win together.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Company-paid virtual primary care, urgent care, and mental health coverage
• Health Savings Account (with HDHP enrollment)
• Health & dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability
• Company-paid Accident and Hospital Indemnity
• 401(k) with company match (Pre-tax & Roth options)
• Paid PTO, bereavement leave, and maternity leave
• 7 company-paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-paid loss support and legacy planning