Human Resources Generalist

Join a Growing HR Team

A well-established manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support a diverse workforce and provide hands-on HR leadership across multiple functional areas. This confidential opportunity is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys balancing employee relations, payroll, benefits administration, recruiting, compliance, and HR operations in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will be a proactive, service-oriented HR professional with strong payroll and benefits experience, a solid understanding of employment laws, and the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization.

What You'll Do

As the Human Resources Generalist, you'll serve as a key resource for employees and managers while supporting a wide range of HR initiatives and daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

Process bi-weekly payroll and ensure accurate pay administration across multiple schedules

Administer employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, life insurance, and 401(k)

• Complete 401(k) funding activities and monthly benefit reconciliations
• Manage Workers' Compensation claims, reporting, and follow-up activities
• Coordinate annual open enrollment and benefits communication efforts
• Support and administer the annual performance review process
• Conduct new hire orientation and onboarding programs
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, and talent acquisition activities
• Respond to employee and manager inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and programs
• Maintain HR records and ensure compliance with employment regulations
• Support budgeting, reporting, audits, and special HR projects
• Foster positive employee relations and support a collaborative workplace culture
• Required Qualifications
• 3+ years of Human Resources experience
• Experience processing payroll and administering employee benefits
• Knowledge of employment law, HR compliance, and HR best practices
• Recruiting and talent acquisition experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including

• Pivot Tables
• VLOOKUPs

Formulas and reporting functions

• Experience supporting employees and managers in a manufacturing environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now
• PHR or SHRM certification
• Full-cycle recruiting experience
• Workers' Compensation administration experience
• Benefits administration and leave management experience
• Experience supporting multi-site operations

Travel Requirements

Initial onboarding and training will occur in Chicago during the first week

Travel to Chicago approximately every other month during the first year (2-3 days per trip)

Quarterly travel after the first year

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $82000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance 401(k) and 401(k) Match Paid Short-term and Long-term disability 13 days of PTO 12 paid holidays

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.