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HR Consulting - Senior Associate

Abdo
Mankato, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 5/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026

If you are a Human Resources professional looking to continually grow your expertise in full-service HR and make a positive impact on multiple clients, all while working for a people-first, flexible firm, Abdo is the next career move for you! 


As Abdo's HR & Payroll solutions team continues to grow, we are looking to add a Senior Associate to the team to support our full-service HR clients. We are a client facing team at the firm providing HR and Payroll services to public and private sector clients. It's fun, fast-paced, and full of variety. We want someone who has a desire to provide assistance and support to clients in relation to: benefits, processes/documentation, file management, compliance, and onboarding. This individual should thrive in communication, process, technology, and ambiguity. 

 

At Abdo, we’re not your typical accounting firm. For us, ‘Lighting the path forward’ means that we go well beyond traditional accounting and auditing to deliver solutions that help our clients succeed. We carefully seek out the best people and trust them to make a difference in helping our clients navigate forward with confidence.

 

Our culture is built on the following principles:

  • Relationships - We give our best to our clients and to each other.
  • Growth & Development - We get better every day.
  • Teamwork - We accomplish great things together.

 

Key responsibilities include:

  • Serve as the primary support to our internal client leaders for HR support including: benefits, processes/documentation, compliance, HRIS system updates, onboarding, and employee file management                 
  • Communicate with client leadership and decision makers on client related needs or actions while providing a high level of customer service in the following HR service areas: general HR support, process assessment, compliance management systems, handbook development/training, benefits, Affordable Care Act, performance management, and leadership training/development
  • Effectively manage projects and service improvement initiatives with multiple clients and varying timelines, with an ongoing focus on improving quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of client service
  • Actively participate in developing internal department goals, priorities and systems/processes, including recommendations for new services, policies, and procedures
  • Assist with new staff and client training related to HR services, systems, and compliance, including providing work review and feedback
  • Act as a resource in relation to HRIS technology processes and capabilities
  • May act as occasional backup for client payroll processing 


Ideal Senior Associate candidate has:

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business, and/or related work experience
  • Minimum 3-5 years experience in HR roles required
  • Strong written and verbal communication, with strong attention to detail
  • Strong problem solving and time management, with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously 
  • Experience handling sensitive, confidential information


Attracting, developing, and retaining the best employees are our highest priorities at Abdo. Listed as a “Fastest Growing Firm,” recognized as a "Best of the Best" firm and ranked in the Top 200 firms by Inside Public Accounting, we are always seeking talented individuals who can contribute to the continued growth and success of our firm. 

If you desire flexibility and control in your work schedule along with recognition for your efforts, Abdo has the opportunity you’re looking for! Apply online TODAY!

 

Flexible Workplace:

Abdo supports a hybrid work environment through a variety of flexible workplace options. Certain roles, including associates, may be expected to work at least three days in an Abdo office or at client sites. This expectation is designed to jumpstart your career by fostering strong relationships with coworkers and clients, nurturing your growth and development, and inspiring you to actively engage in teamwork, all in alignment with Abdo's core values.

 

Interviews for this position may be conducted via Zoom video. 

 

Additional Information:
At Abdo, we are committed to providing fair, transparent, and competitive compensation that reflects the unique skills and experiences of each candidate. The estimated base pay range for this role is $74,000 - $99,000. Offers are typically made below the maximum to allow room for future compensation increases in the role. The compensation offer will be based on factors such as experience, education, licensure, certifications, skills, and business needs. 

 

All employees have the opportunity to earn discretionary bonuses based on demonstration of extraordinary performance, special projects of significant importance, or other major accomplishments.

 

Abdo cares about the wellbeing of our team members and offers a comprehensive benefits package to support this. Our benefits package includes:

  • Medical, dental, vision, HSA with employer match, FSA medical and dependent care, long & short-term disability insurance options
  • 22 days per year of PTO, 8 full holidays, 2 half holidays, 24 hours paid volunteer time, parental and grandparent leave
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions up to 4.5%
  • Abdo-sponsored telehealth platform
  • Technology reimbursement
  • Half day Fridays June through September
  • Professional expenses and CPA support and bonus


Benefits offerings are based off benefits eligibility requirements being met. View more information on our comprehensive benefits package on our Careers page. 

 

Abdo LLP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to any legally-recognized basis “protected class” including but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local laws.

 

If you need assistance or reasonable accommodations through our recruiting process, please email us at careers@abdosolutions.com.

 

We will not be hiring candidates from agencies for this position. 

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