HR Operations Analyst

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

FSA

DCFSA

Life & AD&D Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

FTO/PTO

EAP Programs

Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Program

Sick & Safe Leave

401k

Company Sponsored Meal Plan

Job summary

JonnyPops is seeking an HR Operations professional in Plymouth, MN to own core HR operations, including payroll processing, benefits administration, and LOA management. You will roll out a new HRIS (Dayforce) and optimize processes with automation while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in HR operations, strong Excel/reporting skills, and experience with multi-state regulations. This on-site role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Accounting, Business Administration or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive HR operations experience.
• Experience coordinating LOA programs with third‑party administrators.
• Experience administering benefits and payroll within an HRIS; Dayforce experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day benefits administration with HRIS and vendors.
• Lead LOA management including FMLA and state leaves with third‑party administrator.
• Process bi-weekly payroll for hourly, salaried, and temporary staff with compliance.
• Support HRIS (Dayforce) configuration, data migration, and training.
• Ensure compliance with multi-state employment laws and audits.
• Identify AI-driven opportunities to improve HR processes and reporting.
• Maintain accurate personnel records and support audits.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Payroll processing

Compliance

Excel & reporting

Bilingual EN/ES

Education

Bachelor's degree

HR certifications (PHR/SHRM-CP/CPP)

Tools

Dayforce

HRIS

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

We’re looking for a detail-oriented, systems-minded HR professional with 5–7 years of experience to own and strengthen JonnyPops’ core HR operations. This role serves as our primary payroll processor while also administering leave and benefits programs and supports our HR systems and data as we roll out a new HRIS platform. The right person is comfortable in a fast-growing, fast-moving environment, cares deeply about accuracy and compliance, and is always looking for ways to make HR processes simpler, more scalable, and easier for employees to navigate, including using AI and automation where it makes sense.

Direct Manager

Director, HR Operations

Direct Reports

N/A

Location

-Location: Plymouth, MN

Salary

• $70,000 - $90,000

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Benefits Administration

• Manage day-to-day benefits administration — new enrollments, life event changes, and terminations within our HRIS and with external vendors.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employee benefit questions, ensuring clear communication and timely resolution.
• Coordinate annual open enrollment activities, including system configuration, rate updates, employee communications, and vendor coordination.
• Reconcile monthly carrier invoices, resolve discrepancies, and partner with Finance to ensure timely payment.
• Administer COBRA compliance, HSA/FSA reconciliation, and ACA eligibility tracking and reporting
• Participate in benefit audits and data integrity reviews (i.e. 401(k), workers’ compensation, carrier audits).

Leave of Absence (LOA) Management

• Manage the end-to-end leave process, including FMLA, state Paid Family & Medical Leave (e.g. MN PFML), Short-Term Disability, and ADA accommodation coordination in conjunction with our third‑party administrator.
• Ensure accurate tracking of leave balances, pay coordination, benefit continuation, and return-to-work processes.
• Maintain compliant documentation and ensure consistent application of leave policies.

Payroll Administration

• Process bi-weekly payroll for hourly, salaried, and temporary employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws.
• Maintain employee payroll records, including earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and direct deposit information.
• Administer regulatory requirements such as wage garnishments, tax levies, and support orders.
• Partner with Finance on payroll reconciliations, general ledger alignment, audits, and year-end activities (i.e. W-2s).
• Prepare and deliver recurring and ad hoc payroll reports to support business needs and compliance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee pay questions and payroll system issues

HRIS

• Support configuration, testing, and rollout of our new HRIS platform (Dayforce), including data migration and workflow setup
• Maintain data integrity and role‑based access across HR systems (HRIS, benefits enrollment, and payroll/finance systems)
• Document system processes and train stakeholders on HR systems functionality.
• Build and maintain SOPs that make HR Operations processes repeatable and less dependent on any one person

Compliance

• Track multi‑state employment law requirements, including workers’ compensation, state unemployment insurance, and paid leave programs
• Draft clear, empathetic employee communications on pay, leave, and benefits topics
• Maintain personnel records in compliance with employment laws and internal policies.

AI & Process Optimization

• Identify opportunities to leverage AI tools and automation to improve People Operations processes.
• Bring forward and implement AI‑driven solutions for reporting, workflows, knowledge management, and employee self‑service.

Food Safety Responsibilities

JonnyPops operates an SQF‑certified, peanut‑free manufacturing facility. All employees — regardless of department — share responsibility for maintaining our food safety standards. In this role, you will:

• Follow all food safety protocols when working in or near production areas, including GMP, hygiene, and PPE requirements
• Ensure technology equipment brought into production areas meets sanitation and safety requirements
• Complete all required food safety training and certifications as directed

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in HR operations
• Experience coordinating leave of absence programs and working with third‑party administrators.
• Experience administering benefits and payroll within an HRIS, Dayforce experience a plus.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, wage and hour regulations, and leave requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow‑through in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• HR or payroll certifications (PHR, SHRM-CP/SCP, CPP) a plus.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Benefits Package

• Medical/Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• DCFSA
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• FTO/PTO
• EAP Programs
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Sick & Safe Leave
• 401k
• Company Sponsored Meal Plan

Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses and/or commissions.