HR People Generalist

Merchology•Plymouth, MN

10d•$70,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Mur-chol- uh -jee | The science of company merch; the skill of creating and delivering custom-branded apparel and corporate gifts around the world. Merchology is a leading eCommerce retailer in B2B sales of co-branded merchandise including apparel, headwear, drinkware, gifts, and accessories. We are family-owned, people-powered, and we are adding to our #MerchFam at our HQ in Plymouth, MN. Come see why we are a three-time Star Tribune Top Workplaces award winner! Merchology seeks an HR Generalist to join our People Team! Reporting to the VP of People, this is a critical role that serves the needs of our team members in MN and PA, managing benefits, employee relations, compliance, and performance management. A successful HR Generalist will: Audit and safeguard confidential employee files (digital and paper) related to federal compliance, onboarding, benefits, compensation, and performance review processes Update payroll records by entering any changes to employee information or benefits such as job title changes, exemptions, terminations, promotions, and saving deductions Process unemployment claims responses and be the main point of contact for employment verifications Work within the HRIS to update local and state payroll taxes Provide new hires with explanations of benefits and instruct and assist them with enrollment in the various benefit offerings Understand the W-4 and I-9 forms and assist employees with questions Process benefit enrollments quickly and accurately as well as ensure payroll deductions are accurately occurring Partner with employees and vendors to resolve any issues or questions related to benefits Lead the Open Enrollment process in collaboration with The People Team, including design recommendations, education and administration Create resource guides to educate team members on benefits and payroll processes Maintain vendor relationships related to insurance, 401k, and financial tools for employees Understand the bi-weekly payroll process for a multi-site organization Understand and work with vendors to process child support and other garnishments Have the ability to oversee and work with vendors on the accurate and timely processing of year end payroll including W-2’s and 1095-C’s Have the ability to work with vendors on 401(k) and Workers Comp compliance and audits Maintain HR policies and procedures, proactively identifying areas for improvement Ensure compliance with local and federal HR practices and regulatory requirements Conduct and document HR disputes and investigations as needed Handle employment related inquiries from employees, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to appropriate staff Review, track, and document compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments Collaborate with The People Team regarding offer letters and compensation-related documents for new hires Additional projects or duties as needed

Requirements

Professional working proficiency in Spanish
Associate or bachelor’s degree in related field, experience considered in lieu of degree
5 or more years of experience with benefits administration and employee relations/engagement with minimal supervision
Proven experience in designing, implementing, and administering health benefits and 401(k) plans
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Proficiency in HRIS systems, with a working knowledge of the payroll module
Strong understanding of benefits including pre and post-tax deductions and set up in HRIS
Ability to prioritize duties and multitask in a fast-paced environment with specific deadlines
Ability to work independently in a time-sensitive environment
Confidentiality and respect for the privacy of employee records
Ability to communicate complex information at all levels of the organization
Proficient in handling employee relations issues through effective collaboration, thorough documentation, and coaching

Responsibilities

Audit and safeguard confidential employee files (digital and paper) related to federal compliance, onboarding, benefits, compensation, and performance review processes
Update payroll records by entering any changes to employee information or benefits such as job title changes, exemptions, terminations, promotions, and saving deductions
Process unemployment claims responses and be the main point of contact for employment verifications
Work within the HRIS to update local and state payroll taxes
Provide new hires with explanations of benefits and instruct and assist them with enrollment in the various benefit offerings
Understand the W-4 and I-9 forms and assist employees with questions
Process benefit enrollments quickly and accurately as well as ensure payroll deductions are accurately occurring
Partner with employees and vendors to resolve any issues or questions related to benefits
Lead the Open Enrollment process in collaboration with The People Team, including design recommendations, education and administration
Create resource guides to educate team members on benefits and payroll processes
Maintain vendor relationships related to insurance, 401k, and financial tools for employees
Understand the bi-weekly payroll process for a multi-site organization
Understand and work with vendors to process child support and other garnishments
Have the ability to oversee and work with vendors on the accurate and timely processing of year end payroll including W-2’s and 1095-C’s
Have the ability to work with vendors on 401(k) and Workers Comp compliance and audits
Maintain HR policies and procedures, proactively identifying areas for improvement
Ensure compliance with local and federal HR practices and regulatory requirements
Conduct and document HR disputes and investigations as needed
Handle employment related inquiries from employees, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to appropriate staff
Review, track, and document compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments
Collaborate with The People Team regarding offer letters and compensation-related documents for new hires
Additional projects or duties as needed