HRIS Generalist — Benefits & Core Operations

Job overview

The HRIS Generalist — Benefits & Core Operations role is onsite in Knoxville, TN. Compensation is not specified. The position supports Stowers Machinery, a Caterpillar dealer serving East Tennessee, and partners with HR, IT, payroll, finance, and vendors. The generalist serves as a functional expert for HR systems, benefits administration, analytics, and core HR processes. By maintaining accurate records, supporting compliance and reporting, and translating HR needs into system improvements, the role helps improve operational efficiency and employee experience.

What you'll do

• Administer employee benefits and enrollment changes
• reconcile benefit billing and coordinate deductions
• support compliance reporting, audits, payroll data validation, and employee record maintenance
• generate reports and analyze workforce metrics
• maintain data governance and access controls
• partner on HRIS implementations, upgrades, integrations, testing, and workflow improvements
• troubleshoot system issues and support HR end users.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

hris generalist

benefits administration

hr operations

hris

workday

ukg

payroll integration

data governance

knoxville tn

stowers machinery

employee benefits

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) match
• paid time off and holidays
• training and career development
• internal advancement
• employee recognition programs.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 3–5 years of relevant HRIS, benefits, or HR operations experience, and proficiency in Excel and data analysis. HRIS and professional HR certifications are preferred.

About the employer

Stowers Machinery Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Construction and Mining (except Oil Well) Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers. Sector: 42.