HR and Payroll generalist

Xerxes Global; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Xerxes Global Holdings seeks an experienced Payroll and HR Generalist to join our Minneapolis office. You will manage two bi-weekly US payrolls and one bi-weekly Canadian payroll, support UK and Ireland payroll accountants, administer benefits, and handle payroll journal entries and GL reconciliations.

Responsibilities include onboarding, year-end reporting (W-2s, ACA, 5500), COBRA/open enrollment, and answering staff questions with high confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least 3 years of payroll experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• In-office employer; occasional flexible schedule may be required.

Responsibilities

• Process two bi-weekly US payrolls and one bi-weekly Canadian payroll.
• Assist UK and Ireland payroll accounting teams; reconcile payroll and benefits GL accounts.
• Administer benefits; prepare payroll journal entries and year-end reporting (W-2s, ACA, 5500).
• Support onboarding and other HR-related tasks; respond to staff inquiries with confidentiality.

Skills

Payroll

HR Generalist

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or accounting

Job description

We are a dynamic and rapidly growing conglomerate with a portfolio of 5 companies, currently employing 155 talented individuals across the globe. As we continue to expand, our mission remains to nurture a thriving workplace culture that fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.

THE ROLE

We are seeking an experienced Payroll and HR generalist with a strong attention to detail and the utmost respect for confidentiality and professionalism.

The Payroll and HR generalist will be responsible for processing two bi-weekly U.S. payrolls and one bi-weekly Canadian payroll. This position will also support our U.K. and Ireland payroll accountants. Additional duties include benefits administration and payroll journal entries along with reconciliation of payroll and benefit related GL accounts. In addition, this person will be responsible for parts of the onboarding and other HR-related tasks.

This role requires a highly detailed orientated person with primarily significant knowledge of payroll administration and benefits

PAYROLL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process multiple bi-weekly payrolls that includes salary changes, benefit deductions, commission payouts, bonus, garnishments and taxes.
• Submission of retirement benefits and HSA contributions, verifying accuracy.
• Calculate final pay for terminations and beginning pay for new hires.
• Complete and respond to employment verification and unemployment state queries.
• Enter newly eligible employees into the various benefit sites and calculate payroll deductions for entry into the payroll system.
• Email new participants of their enrollment in our retirement plan.
• Respond to staff questions related to payroll and benefits and process changes in a timely manner.
• Research and resolve problems associated with payroll, tax and benefits.
• Reconcile the general ledger with monthly related payroll transactions.
• Prepare payroll journal entries for entry into the General Ledger.
• Perform annual year-end reporting, including but not limited to,
• W-2's, ACA Compliance Reporting and Workers Compensation audits.
• Assist with the preparation of Form 5500 and Safe Harbor Notice distribution.
• Update payroll systems with annual state and federal unemployment rate changes
• and payroll limitations.
• Other duties as required.

BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION:

• Handle the benefits enrollment for new hires and changes for existing employees.
• Update termination status in benefits and enroll in COBRA.
• Assist in the annual open enrollment process and update payroll deductions.

ONBOARDING:

• Complete new hire checklist and ensure all items are complete.
• Enter new employees in the HRIS system.
• Meet with new hires to go over documentation.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or accounting preferred.
• At least 3 years of payroll experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• We’re an in-office employer. You may need to work a flexible schedule occasionally.

ABOUT US

Xerxes Global Holdings is comprised of the following businesses:

• Blue Ops specializes in strategic M&A advisory and business growth in private equity, investment banking, portfolio companies and more.
• EBM Software produces performance software solutions that drive growth and deliver results for finance professionals and business leaders through powerful data and analysis capabilities.
• The Association of Retail and Consumer Professionals (ARC) is the parent organization of the Category Management Association (CMA) and the Shopper Insights Management Association (SIMA).
• Studio X is a fully integrated video production suite. Servicing agencies, production companies & brands, Studio X works across all media channels & platforms to help our clients achieve their video production goals.

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