Human Resources Generalist

HR Jobs; Arden Hills (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Trafera, LLC is seeking an onsite Human Resources Generalist in Arden Hills, MN to help keep payroll and benefits running smoothly and to strengthen HR data quality through HRIS stewardship.

You will contribute to workforce reporting that supports planning and regulatory needs, process bi‑weekly payroll, administer health and welfare programs, 401(k), LOA, and maintain confidential employee records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or relevant HR field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of progressive HR Coordinator or Specialist experience focusing on payroll and benefits and regulatory reporting.
• Trust and ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Proven contribution to continuous improvement projects and organizational transformation.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication and ability to work in a fast‑paced team.
• Ability to travel Nationwide when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Process and audit bi‑weekly payroll to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Administer employee benefits programs including health, welfare, 401(k) and LOA processes.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll and benefits questions.
• Maintain HRIS and employee records ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
• Assist with workforce reporting, dashboards, and metrics on headcount, turnover, compensation, leave and benefits.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external providers to reconcile data and provide insights.
• Support annual HR processes such as open enrollment and year‑end payroll activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and automation.
• Provide support and clear communication across the organization.
• Stay current with best practices and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Payroll & Benefits administration

Regulatory reporting

Analytical skills

Data integrity

Attention to detail

Communication

Multi-tasking

Confidentiality

Continuous improvement

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or HR

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

HRIS

MS Office Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Trafera, LLC offers an onsite HR role in Arden Hills, MN with a salary range of USD 65,000 to 75,000 per year. In this Human Resources Generalist position, you will help keep payroll and benefits running smoothly, strengthen HR data quality through HRIS stewardship, and contribute to workforce reporting that supports planning and regulatory needs.

What you’ll do

• Payroll: process and audit bi-weekly payroll to support accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery
• Benefits administration: administer employee benefit programs including health, welfare, 401(k), and LOA processes
• Employee support: serve as the primary contact for employee questions related to payroll and benefits
• HRIS and records: maintain HRIS and employee records, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality
• Workforce reporting support: help prepare workforce reports, dashboards, and metrics covering headcount, turnover, compensation, leave, benefits, and other regulatory reporting requirements
• Data reconciliation: collaborate with internal teams and external providers to reconcile data, resolve discrepancies, and provide workforce insights
• Annual HR processes: support open enrollment, year-end payroll activities, audits, and regulatory reporting
• Continuous improvement: identify opportunities to improve HR processes, reporting capabilities, and employee experience through automation and continuous improvement
• Partner across the organization: maintain an active and visible presence to provide support and clear communication to help teams work cohesively
• Stay current: maintain professional competence and role‑related knowledge aligned to best practices

What you bring

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business or a relevant HR field, or equivalent training and hands‑on experience
• Experience: 2+ years of progressive HR Coordinator or Specialist experience, with emphasis on payroll and benefits administration and regulatory reporting
• Trust and confidentiality: high integrity and proven ability to maintain confidentiality and build trusted relationships
• Continuous improvement: demonstrated contribution toward continuous improvement projects and organizational transformation
• Analytical skills: strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Detail and process: strong data entry skills and attention to detail, with ability to follow process workflows and procedures
• Communication: effective written and verbal communication to present information clearly and professionally
• Work style: self‑directed, able to work in a fast‑paced team environment
• Execution: ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines
• Travel: ability to travel nationwide when necessary

Tools and systems

Technologies: ADP Workforce Now, HRIS systems, MS Office Suite, Excel, PowerPoint

Competencies

• Nimble Learning
• Collaborates
• Customer Focus
• Instills Trust
• Action Oriented
• Courage
• Communication
• Decision Quality
• Manages Conflict
• Optimize Work Processes