<p><strong>Sr HR Generalist (Benefits and Payroll)</strong></p><p><strong>100% Onsite | Claremont, MN</strong></p><p><br></p><p>A privately held, family-owned organization is seeking a Sr HR Generalist (Benefits and Payroll to serve as a trusted, hands-on HR presence for the organization. The company operates across multiple operational and production-related functions and supports a mix of year-round and seasonal employees.</p><p><br></p><p>This role is 100% onsite and offers the opportunity to own core HR operations in a tight-knit, people-first environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>This is a hands-on, confidential HR role responsible for day-to-day human resources administration, payroll coordination, benefits administration, and safety compliance. The role works closely with the office leadership and operations team and will become the go-to resource for employee questions, onboarding, benefits support, and compliance.</p><p> </p><p>The ideal candidate is someone who:</p><ul><li>Values discretion and confidentiality above all else</li><li>Enjoys working directly with employees</li><li>Is comfortable wearing multiple hats</li><li>Thrives in a rural, onsite environment and long-term role</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Human Resources & Employee Support</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the first point of contact for employee HR-related questions</li><li>Support onboarding, employee paperwork, policy acknowledgments, and personnel records</li><li>Assist with handbook updates and policy administration (including MN Paid Leave)</li><li>Communicate clearly and professionally with employees across all roles and levels</li><li>Maintain strict confidentiality around employee information, pay, and benefits</li></ul><p><strong>Payroll Coordination</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with Paychex to process bi-weekly payroll</li><li>Review time entries, payroll reports, and submissions for accuracy</li><li>Support employees with basic payroll and pay-related questions</li><li>Ensure payroll policies and practices remain current and compliant</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits Administration</strong></p><ul><li>Administer health, dental, and vision benefits</li><li>Support open enrollment and benefits onboarding</li><li>Respond to employee benefits questions (cards, coverage, paid family leave, etc.)</li><li>Coordinate with external vendors and brokers as needed</li></ul><p><strong>Safety & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Take ownership of the company’s safety program</li><li>Coordinate required training, safety meetings, and documentation</li><li>Maintain OSHA, SDS, and general workplace safety compliance</li><li>Help organize and implement existing safety frameworks and programs</li></ul><p><strong>Insurance & Administration</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with tracking insurance renewals (property, vehicle, workers’ comp)</li><li>Support compliance reporting and administrative needs as assigned</li></ul><p><strong>Reporting Structure</strong></p><ul><li>Reports to Office Management</li><li>Works closely with Operations leadership</li><li>Supported during transition by the current payroll/office professional through November</li></ul><p> </p>