HR Generalist: Payroll, Recruiting & Engagement

MRA Recruiting Services; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

National Checking Company (NCCO) in Saint Paul, Minnesota, seeks an HR Generalist to support payroll, recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and day-to-day HR operations in a hybrid role (three days onsite).

The position offers opportunities to deepen HR expertise and advance within the organization. A bachelor’s degree in HR or related field is required; HR certification is a plus, with 3+ years of HR experience.

Qualifications

• 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

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.

Skills

Payroll

HRIS

Recruitment

Onboarding

Employee relations

Compliance

DEI initiatives

Training

HR administration

Data accuracy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

PHR/SHRM-CP certification

Tools

HRIS systems

MS Office Suite

Job description

National Checking Company (NCCO) in Saint Paul, Minnesota, seeks an HR Generalist to support payroll, recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and day-to-day HR operations in a hybrid role (three days onsite).

The position offers opportunities to deepen HR expertise and advance within the organization. A bachelor’s degree in HR or related field is required; HR certification is a plus, with 3+ years of HR experience.