HR Generalist: Payroll & Benefits Expert (Hybrid)

Versique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Versique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting is seeking an Interim HR Generalist in hybrid Minneapolis, MN. The role covers payroll, benefits, onboarding, offboarding, leave management, and day-to-day HR tasks to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The ideal candidate brings strong payroll expertise, benefits administration experience, and a detail-oriented approach to employee lifecycle activities. A strong service mindset will support managers and staff across the organization.

Qualifications

• HR Generalist experience with significant payroll and benefits responsibilities.
• Experience processing payroll for multi-department or multi-entity organizations.
• Experience administering leaves of absence, FMLA, ADA accommodations, and workers' compensation programs.
• Knowledge of onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Strong customer service and employee support mindset.

Responsibilities

• Administer semi-monthly payroll processes and ensure payroll accuracy.
• Review and validate employee timecards, payroll data, and related records.
• Support benefits administration, employee questions, and vendor coordination.
• Manage leave administration activities including FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers' compensation, and other employee leaves.
• Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation within HR systems.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee HR-related questions and support.
• Assist with compliance reporting and HR operational activities.
• Partner with managers and HR team members to provide a positive employee experience.
• Support additional HR projects and operational initiatives as needed.

Skills

Payroll expertise

Benefits administration

Leave administration

Onboarding & offboarding

HRIS systems (CBIZ/UKG)

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Customer service mindset

Tools

CBIZ

UKG

Job description

Versique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting is seeking an Interim HR Generalist in hybrid Minneapolis, MN. The role covers payroll, benefits, onboarding, offboarding, leave management, and day-to-day HR tasks to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The ideal candidate brings strong payroll expertise, benefits administration experience, and a detail-oriented approach to employee lifecycle activities. A strong service mindset will support managers and staff across the organization.