Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Human Resources Generalist to join our team. This role is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys working across multiple areas of human resources, including payroll, benefits administration, employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, compliance, and performance management.

As a key member of the HR team, you will serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers while helping ensure HR programs and processes run efficiently and in compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time.
• Calculate employee hours from various timekeeping systems and schedules.
• Administer employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, life insurance, and 401(k) plans.
• Complete bi-weekly 401(k) funding activities and monthly benefits reconciliation.
• Manage Workers' Compensation claims, including reporting, documentation, and follow-up.
• Support HR data collection and reporting for budgeting, audits, and special projects.
• Coordinate and administer the annual Open Enrollment process.
• Manage the annual performance review cycle.
• Conduct new hire onboarding and orientation programs.
• Support full-cycle recruiting efforts, including sourcing, screening, and coordinating interviews.
• Foster positive employee relations and assist with employee engagement initiatives.
• Advise managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and company policies.

QualificationsRequired

• 3+ years of Human Resources experience, including payroll administration.
• Hands-on experience processing payroll through ADP Workforce Now .
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including:
  • Pivot Tables
  • VLOOKUPs
  • Formulas and data analysis
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Recruiting and talent acquisition experience.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $82000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance 401(k) and 401(k) Match Paid Short-term and Long-term disability 13 days of PTO 12 paid holidays

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on us.fitly.work for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.