HR Generalist & Payroll Specialist

Continental Hydraulics and Hydreco; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with employer contribution

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

Continental Hydraulics is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support payroll, timekeeping, benefits, and HR operations in Shakopee, Minnesota. Reporting to the HR Manager, you’ll ensure accurate payroll processing, maintain records, and assist with onboarding, leave administration, and compliance.

You will collaborate with Finance and department managers to maintain data integrity, handle audits, and provide timely HR support across benefits, 401(k), and recruitment activities.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of payroll and HR generalist experience, including hands‑on payroll processing.
• ADP WFN experience strongly preferred or other payroll systems.
• Experience administering employee benefits and retirement plan.
• Knowledge of payroll practices, wage and hour requirements, payroll deductions, taxes, and timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly hourly and bi-weekly salaried payroll accurately and timely.
• Serve as a point of contact for employees and payroll and timekeeping questions.
• Review employee timecards for completeness, accuracy, appropriate approvals, missed punches, and other discrepancies.
• Work with employees and supervisors to resolve timekeeping issues prior to payroll processing.
• Review payroll registers and reports to identify discrepancies prior to payroll finalization.
• Process payroll adjustments and corrections as necessary.

Skills

Payroll processing

HRIS administration

ADP WFN experience

Benefits administration

Recruiting & onboarding

Timekeeping

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Discretion & professionalism

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ADP WFN

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Continental Hydraulics is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support payroll, timekeeping, benefits, and HR operations in Shakopee, Minnesota. Reporting to the HR Manager, you’ll ensure accurate payroll processing, maintain records, and assist with onboarding, leave administration, and compliance.

You will collaborate with Finance and department managers to maintain data integrity, handle audits, and provide timely HR support across benefits, 401(k), and recruitment activities.