HR Payroll Assistant

Jsr Associates; Walker (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jsr Associates in Minnesota is seeking an HR Generalist/Payroll on-site to support daily HR and payroll operations for our Warehouse and Production plants. You will administer benefits, coordinate onboarding/offboarding, maintain personnel records, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

You will partner with finance and leadership to ensure accurate reporting and a positive employee experience while handling confidential information with discretion in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in daily HR operations and employee lifecycle support.
• Knowledge of HR policies, compliance, and documentation standards.
• Experience administering employee benefits programs.
• Payroll processes, time and attendance systems, and HRIS.
• Attention to detail and handling confidential information.
• Strong communication with a service-oriented approach.
• On-site work with cross-functional collaboration.
• Preferred: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HR or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR operations and personnel file maintenance.
• Administer employee benefits and enrollment.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Assist payroll processing and attendance data.
• Respond to employee inquiries and HR policy guidance.
• Collaborate with managers on employee relations.
• Coordinate with finance for reporting and alignment.

Skills

HR operations

Employee lifecycle

Payroll processing

HR policies

Compliance

Documentation

Communication

On-site collaboration

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HR

Tools

HRIS

Time & attendance systems

Job description

Role Overview

This full-time, on-site role supports daily HR and payroll operations for the Warehouse and Production plants. The HR Generalist/Payroll team member is responsible for administering employee benefits, coordinating onboarding and offboarding, maintaining accurate personnel records, and ensuring compliance with company policies and employment regulations. The position also partners closely with finance and leadership to support accurate reporting and a positive employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR operations, including employee lifecycle activities and personnel file maintenance.
• Administer employee benefits, including enrollment, changes, and employee communication.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a smooth employee experience.
• Assist with payroll processing, verify time and attendance data, and maintain compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.
• Respond to employee inquiries and provide guidance on HR policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with managers to address basic employee relations matters.
• Coordinate with finance and leadership teams to support reporting accuracy and operational alignment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in Human Resources, including daily HR operations and employee lifecycle support.
• Working knowledge of HR policies, compliance requirements, and documentation standards.
• Experience administering employee benefits programs.
• Proficiency with payroll processes, time and attendance systems, and basic HRIS platforms.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage confidential information appropriately.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with a service-oriented approach.
• Ability to work on-site and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field