V&S Galvanizing, LLC has over 100 years of experience in Hot Dip Galvanizing, and we are the leader in the steel coating industry. Today we operate over 9 galvanizing plants in the U.S., featuring exceptional service to small fabricators as well as companies known worldwide.
Position Summary:
We are seeking an energetic individual to fulfill the role of HR Generalist. This is a full-time position located at our growing corporate team in Columbus, Ohio. The HR Generalist is responsible for managing a wide range of human resources functions while also supporting payroll administration for the organization.
The HR Generalist serves as a trusted partner to employees and leaders, supporting employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, compliance, performance management, benefits administration, while ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing. The HR Generalist plays a critical role in aligning HR practices with business objectives to support a positive, compliant, and productive workplace.
Responsibilities:
Human Resources -
- Support full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, candidate screening, interviewing, hiring, and offer letter preparation.
- Coordinate onboarding activities, including background checks, drug screens, new hire paperwork, and E-Verify completion.
- Partner with managers on performance management, coaching, and corrective action processes.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and update HR policies as needed.
- Administer employee benefits programs, manage billing, and coordinate annual open enrollment activities.
- Develop and maintain accurate HR records, reports, and metrics to support data-driven decision-making.
- Support training initiatives, employee engagement programs, and career development planning.
- Administer and track leave programs, including FMLA and ADA accommodations, and manage Workers’ Compensation claims and billing while supporting employees through the process.
Payroll & HRIS -
- Assist with processing multi-state payroll accurately and on time, including regular, overtime, and off-cycle payroll runs.
- Maintain accurate payroll and timekeeping records, including deductions, garnishments, and adjustments.
- Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, payroll tax regulations, and company policies.
- Collaborate with the payroll manager to reconcile payroll data, support audits, and complete year-end reporting (W-2, ACA, etc.).
- Administer and optimize HRIS/payroll systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, timekeeping, pay discrepancies, and other HR or payroll-related matters.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline preferred; relevant professional experience may be substituted in lieu of formal education.
- Minimum of 3 years of progressive HR experience with direct payroll administration responsibilities (multi-state preferred).
- Knowledge of employment laws, payroll regulations, and HR best practices.
- Experience in manufacturing/industrial setting (e.g. shift premiums, union payroll) preferred.
- Experience with HRIS and payroll systems (Dayforce preferred).
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- High level of confidentiality, accuracy, and attention to detail.
A meaningful compensation package will be developed for the successful candidate that includes base salary, health, dental, vision, life and disability products and a 401k program with company match.
V&S Galvanizing LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
