HR Generalist

National Checking Company; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (medical, dental, and

Job summary

National Checking Company is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support payroll, recruitment, onboarding, benefits, and compliance within a hybrid work model at our St. Paul location.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, 3+ years of HR experience, and strong knowledge of HR principles. SHRM-CP/PHR is a plus; you will partner with leadership to strengthen HR operations and development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field or equivalent experience
• HR certification (SHRM-CP or PHR) is a plus
• 3+ years of experience in HR or related administrative role

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and semi-monthly payroll accurately and coordinate with Accounting
• Support HRIS administration and data maintenance
• Assist with full-cycle recruitment and onboarding processes
• Manage employee benefits and monthly billing
• Respond to payroll, benefits, and policy questions
• Support employee relations and compliance with laws and policies
• Coordinate engagement, DEI, and HR programs
• Provide HR support for special projects
• Maintain HR documentation and records

Skills

Payroll processing

HRIS platforms

MS Office Suite

Communication skills

Discretion with data

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

SHRM-CP or PHR certification (a plus)

Tools

HRIS platforms

Job description

Job Title

Human Resources Generalist

Department

Human Resources

Location

899 Montreal Circle, St. Paul, MN 55102; [Hybrid, 3 days onsite]

Reports To

Director of Human Resources

Direct Reports

None

Schedule

40 hours per week, Mon-Fri, as arranged with Manager

Salary

$65,000 – $78,000 per year [depending on experience]

Specific compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations.

Annual Incentive Pay

5% target of earned base salary, based on [individual / team / company] performance

Benefits Offered

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off

Position Summary

The Human Resources Generalist is motivated, detail-oriented, and passionate about HR. This individual will work closely with the HR team to support a variety of HR functions, including payroll, recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and day-to-day HR operations. This role will offer many opportunities for the individual to deepen their HR expertise, contribute to team initiatives, and continue career development within the organization. Lastly, the ideal candidate will represent HR as a credible and trustworthy partner to both employees and leadership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process weekly and semi-monthly payroll, including report coordination with Accounting, and resolution of payroll-related inquiries.
• Support HRIS administration, system improvements, process enhancements, and accurate maintenance of employee data and records.
• Support full-cycle recruitment and onboarding, including job needs assessments, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offers, new hire paperwork, orientation, and cross-functional coordination.
• Manage employee benefit programs, process benefit changes, and coordinate monthly benefits billing.
• Respond to employee questions regarding payroll, benefits, HR policies, and procedures.
• Support employee relations, leave administration, and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Coordinate employee engagement, recognition, DE&I, and other HR programs and initiatives.
• Assist with training and development programs.
• Administer HR policies, employee acknowledgements, employment verifications, and other HR documentation.
• Provide HR administrative support for special projects, meetings, and other organizational needs.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications / Skills / Abilities

NCCO will train the right candidate to excel at this opportunity.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field; or equivalent relevant experience
• HR certification (e.g. SHRM-CP or PHR) is a plus
• 3+ years of experience in human resources or a related administrative role
• Practiced knowledge of HR principles, labor laws, and best practices
• Experience with HRIS platforms
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Critical Skills

• Experience with payroll practices and administering employee benefits
• High initiative to improve processes and centralize data
• Strong integrity, ethics, and cultural awareness
• Proactive, organized, accurate, and eye for detail
• Outstanding relationship-building skills coupled with a high degree of responsiveness
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Professional, flexible, and positive team player

What Success Looks Like

• Payroll is processed accurately and on time each cycle, with minimal correction requests
• New hires complete onboarding on schedule and report a smooth, well-coordinated start
• Open requisitions are filled within target timelines with qualified, well-screened candidates
• Employee records and HRIS data stay accurate, complete, and audit-ready at all times
• Benefits billing and changes are processed correctly with no missed deadlines
• Employees and leadership see HR as responsive, approachable, and reliable for questions and issues
• Compliance deadlines (policy acknowledgements, leave administration, regulatory filings) are consistently met