HR Generalist/Employee Relations/Payroll

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.
Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time.
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.
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.
3+ years of Human Resources experience, including payroll administration.
~ Hands-on experience processing payroll through ADP Workforce Now .
~ Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including:
~ Formulas and data analysis

Recruiting and talent acquisition experience.
Knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, MN.
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
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2026.

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. Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. 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.
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