Human Resources Generalist

Job Title: Senior HR Generalist

Industry: Manufacturing

Location (city, state): Wayzata, MN

Pay: $90,000-105,000k

Work Schedule: Hybrid schedule 2x onsite / 3x remote

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About The Company:

Addison Group is partnering with a growing manufacturing organization seeking a knowledgeable HR professional to support a variety of human resources functions. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats, improving processes, and working in a collaborative, hands-on environment.

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Senior HR Generalist to oversee a broad range of HR operations, including payroll administration, benefits support, full-cycle employee lifecycle coordination, recruiting, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate is comfortable managing competing priorities, navigating HR systems, and independently handling day-to-day responsibilities within a close-knit team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee weekly and biweekly payroll processing, reviewing employee pay information, deductions, earnings adjustments, and termination payments for accuracy.
• Help maintain payroll accuracy and HR compliance across multiple states, including applicable New York employment requirements.
• Act as a primary resource for employee benefits inquiries while partnering with outside benefits providers to resolve questions and coordinate services.
• Assist with new hire benefits enrollment, annual open enrollment activities, retirement plan contributions, and benefits-related audits.
• Coordinate employee onboarding and separation processes while maintaining accurate personnel files and employment documentation.
• Facilitate workers' compensation matters and provide support for insurance-related audits and documentation requests.
• Review and maintain employee handbook content while helping ensure HR policies and procedures are consistently followed.
• Support recruitment efforts for both hourly and salaried openings, including candidate coordination and new hire onboarding.
• Prepare HR reports, maintain compensation records, identify opportunities to improve systems and workflows, and contribute to special projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a broad HR Generalist or Senior HR Generalist role.
• Hands-on experience with payroll processing, benefits administration, recruitment, and employee lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with multi-state payroll and employment compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage sensitive employee information with discretion and professionalism.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment with a variety of HR responsibilities.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with HR systems, payroll platforms, and Microsoft Office or similar business tools.