<p><strong>Human Resources Generalist</strong></p><p><em>Confidential – Onsite role based in the Minneapolis area</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Company</strong></p><p>Our client is a privately held organization with a strong local presence and a diverse workforce. The company has been steadily growing for nearly two decades and is recognized for its commitment to delivering reliable services, supporting employees, and fostering an inclusive workplace culture. With a mix of year-round staff and a broader team that scales seasonally, the organization values stability, accountability, and long-term relationships with both its employees and the community.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p> The Human Resources Generalist will support day-to-day HR functions and serve as a trusted partner to both leadership and employees. This role requires a hands-on professional who can balance employee relations, compliance, and administrative responsibilities while fostering a positive workplace culture. The HR Generalist will collaborate closely with leadership, while also working independently to ensure processes are followed and employee needs are met.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Act as the first point of contact for employee relations, ensuring issues are addressed professionally and escalated appropriately.</li><li>Support managers in handling performance discussions, corrective actions, and consistent application of company policies.</li><li>Oversee benefit administration including enrollment, compliance, and employee communication; coordinate with external brokers and internal leadership during renewals.</li><li>Manage unemployment claims, leave of absence processes, and compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.</li><li>Maintain accurate HR records, assist with updates to employee policies, and communicate changes clearly across the organization.</li><li>Collaborate with leadership on annual performance review processes and assist in standardizing evaluation practices.</li><li>Partner with internal recruiting resources to ensure smooth onboarding and offboarding cycles.</li><li>Provide occasional administrative support for office operations and special projects as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are working with a client who is seeking a dedicated Recruiter to join our team on a potential contract to permanent basis in New Brighton, Minnesota. In this role, you will play a key part in managing the full-cycle recruitment process for a variety of positions, including licensed dental assistants, lab technicians, administrative staff, and corporate roles. This position offers an exciting opportunity to engage in high-volume recruiting while collaborating with HR leadership and attending hiring events. <br> Responsibilities: • Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including sourcing, screening, and onboarding candidates across multiple roles. • Collaborate with the HR Director to draft and finalize offer letters. • Organize and coordinate interviews and phone screenings for candidates. • Represent the organization at hiring fairs and recruitment events to attract top talent. • Oversee the recruitment of over 35 open positions across various departments. • Utilize platforms such as LinkedIn and Indeed to source candidates with relevant experience. • Build relationships with candidates, identifying key behavioral cues during interviews. • Maintain accurate records and workflows within applicant tracking systems like Lever. • Leverage Microsoft Office Suite to create reports and manage recruitment-related tasks.
<p>A growing organization in New Brighton is currently looking for a Payroll Specialist to join its team. The role of the Payroll Specialist is to efficiently and accurately process the payroll for the organization. Specialist ensures that computing, withholding, and deductions associated with net pay is done properly, timely and follows Federal and State guidelines. The Specialist processes check requests and invoices utilizing accounting software.</p><p> </p><p>Role & Responsibilities</p><p>- Contact employees via email and phone to obtain timesheet approvals</p><p>- Deliver instruction/training to employees regarding the use of payroll-related systems including entry of timesheets, online access of pay statements, etc.</p><p>- Perform clerical duties such as filing, scanning, faxing, photocopying, etc.</p><p>- Data entry into Excel and the Workday payroll system</p><p>- Enter and audit union calculations via Excel as instructed</p><p>- Download and distribute/save reports as instructed</p><p>- Build and run custom reports out of payroll system</p><p>- Other duties as assigned</p><p> </p><p>*Please note that all candidates are required to provide 2 recent supervisor or manager references in order to be considered for employment.</p><p> </p><p>Please submit your resume and call 651-293-3973 for review and consideration. </p>
<p>We are looking for a dedicated Payroll Analyst to join our team in Saint Michael, Minnesota. In this long-term contract role, you will play a key part in managing payroll processes and ensuring compliance with regulations across multiple states. This position offers the opportunity to work in the manufacturing industry, contributing to the smooth operation of payroll functions for a large workforce.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process full-cycle payroll operations for a workforce exceeding 500 employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Manage multi-state payroll compliance, including adherence to state-specific tax regulations.</p><p>• Oversee payroll tax filings and maintain detailed records to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.</p><p>• Utilize UKG Pro and other payroll systems to streamline processing and reporting.</p><p>• Address payroll discrepancies and resolve employee inquiries related to compensation and taxes.</p><p>• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to support payroll audits and reporting requirements.</p><p>• Stay updated on payroll laws and regulations to ensure processes align with legal standards.</p><p>• Generate comprehensive payroll reports for management review and decision-making.</p><p>• Contribute to process improvements and system optimizations within payroll operations.</p>
<p>We are working with a client who is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Consultant to join their team in Saint Michael, Minnesota, on a long-term contract basis. This role focuses on guiding year-end payroll activities, mentoring internal team members, and optimizing payroll processes. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in payroll systems, compliance, and employee development to support our food processing operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and implement a structured coaching plan to train an internal team member for a senior payroll role.</p><p>• Manage and oversee year-end payroll processes, ensuring accuracy in W-2s and other tax forms.</p><p>• Conduct audits and reconcile payroll data to guarantee compliance with regulations.</p><p>• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to address discrepancies and streamline payroll operations.</p><p>• Provide hands-on mentorship and knowledge transfer to internal staff, focusing on payroll best practices and troubleshooting techniques.</p><p>• Review and improve payroll workflows, documentation, and controls to enhance efficiency.</p><p>• Assist with weekly and bi-weekly payroll cycles, ensuring accurate and timely processing.</p><p>• Act as a subject matter expert for payroll system updates, testing, and issue resolution.</p><p>• Create reference materials and documentation to support ongoing learning and process optimization.</p><p>• Offer strategic recommendations to improve payroll operations and employee experience.</p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join a team in New Brighton, Minnesota. This is a long-term contract opportunity for an individual with strong attention to detail and expertise in managing full-cycle payroll processes across multiple states. The role involves ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in payroll operations while supporting corporate-level payroll services.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Process full-cycle payroll for multiple companies, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.</p><p>• Support payroll operations during acquisitions, including onboarding new hires and managing data entry in payroll systems.</p><p>• Conduct payroll tax filings, reporting, and reconciliations with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end payroll close processes, including reconciliations and liability account reviews.</p><p>• Handle union payrolls and ensure proper setup and compliance with union agreements.</p><p>• Prepare positive pay files and process child support payments in accordance with legal requirements.</p><p>• Collaborate with accounting teams to ensure payroll data ties accurately to the general ledger.</p><p>• Perform testing, validation, and troubleshooting for payroll system upgrades or transitions.</p><p>• Address and resolve payroll discrepancies promptly, maintaining high levels of employee satisfaction and trust.</p>
