HR & Benefits Generalist

Xerxes Global

HR & Benefits Generalist at a dynamic conglomerate managing payroll and employee benefits. Key contact for staff and compliance activities in a growing workplace culture.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeBloomington • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Submission of retirement benefits and HSA contributions, verifying accuracy.
Administer the HRIS system and maintain accurate employee data.
Process payroll changes, including new hire and termination pay.
Handle employment verifications, unemployment inquiries, and retirement plan enrollment notifications.
Manage benefits enrollment, payroll deductions, and related system updates.
Respond to employee payroll and benefits questions in a timely manner.
Research and resolve payroll, tax, and benefits issues.
Support annual year-end reporting, including but not limited to, W-2's, ACA Compliance Reporting and Workers Compensation audits.
Assist with the preparation of Form 5500 and Safe Harbor Notice distribution.
Update payroll systems with annual state and federal unemployment rate changes and payroll limitations.
Handle the benefits enrollment for new hires and changes for existing employees.
Update termination status in benefits and enroll in COBRA.
Assist in the annual open enrollment process and update payroll deductions.
Meet with new hires to go over documentation. Complete new hire checklist and ensure all items are complete.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or accounting preferred.
At least 3 years of HR, benefit and payroll experience.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
We’re an in-office employer. You may need to work a flexible schedule occasionally.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Payroll ProcessingBenefits EnrollmentHRIS AdministrationForm 5500 PreparationW-2 ReportingACA ComplianceCOBRA EnrollmentTax Issue ResolutionUnemployment InquiriesPayroll Deduction Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Human ResourcesBachelor’s Degree in Accounting