HR & Payroll Generalist

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. As an HR Generalist, you'll be the behind-the-scenes champion for our people. You'll own processes that shape the employee experience—from onboarding to offboarding, compliance to culture. With a sharp eye for detail, a heart for service, and a mind for strategy, you'll help build a workplace that supports growth, celebrates individuality, and empowers every team member to thrive. As an HR Team of One, you will be responsible for: You’ll be at the heart of our people operations—building teams, supporting employees, and helping shape the kind of workplace where people genuinely love to work. From the first “hello” to the final signature, you’ll manage the full recruitment cycle: reviewing resumes, coordinating interviews, extending offers, and ensuring every new hire’s journey starts on the right note. Once they join the team, you’ll own the onboarding experience—making sure new hires feel supported, connected, and ready to thrive. You’ll coordinate everything they need to hit the ground running, from Office365 and IT setup to phones and software access. As the go‑to person for all things HR, you’ll lead the full employee lifecycle—hosting check‑ins, guiding performance reviews, and helping managers create coaching and career‑development plans that bring out the best in their teams. You’ll also be the friendly expert employees turn to for payroll questions, benefits enrollment, and 401(k) coordination. Payroll and compliance will be part of your rhythm, too—approving timecards, tracking PTO, allocating benefits, and processing payroll through Paychex Flex, all while keeping us aligned with local, state, and federal regulations. When it’s time to say goodbye, you’ll handle offboarding with professionalism and care, wrapping up benefits, conducting exit interviews, and ensuring smooth communication across teams. And because we believe work should be more than just work, you’ll help bring our culture to life—supporting training opportunities, company events, and team initiatives that keep our community connected. You’ll keep our HR files and systems organized, partner closely with hiring managers, and play a key role in building a workplace that’s supportive, engaging, and always growing. An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Requirements: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred 2-3 years of relevant experience in human resources, business operations, or property management support Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment High level of confidentiality, professionalism, and attention to detail Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Experience with HRIS, payroll, and benefits administration platforms (e.g., Paychex) is a plus Familiarity with employment law and compliance standards (city, state, federal) Comfortable juggling multiple priorities and projects while meeting deadlines Team‑oriented mindset with a passion for culture, systems, and continuous improvement Benefits: Fully paid health/dental for employee Cell phone stipend 401(k) program with company match Paid time off Free state‑of‑the‑art fitness center access Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Human Resources Industries: Human Resources Services Minneapolis, MN $70,000 - $90,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr