Human Resources Generalist

Collective/Great States•Fargo, ND

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role supports all three of our organizations: Great States Construction, Great States Development, and Collective, offering a diverse and rewarding opportunity to make a broad impact across the construction, real estate development, and property management sectors. The HR Generalist leads day-to-day payroll and benefits administration across multiple entities and serves as the primary point of contact for both functions, including ownership of all payroll- and benefits-related onboarding and offboarding tasks. Beyond payroll and benefits, this role provides foundational support across employee relations, compliance, recruiting, and partnering with the Human Resources Manager on department-wide initiatives.

Requirements

Associate's degree in HR, Accounting, Finance, or a related field OR equivalent experience
2+ years leading end-to-end payroll administration required
Sales/commissions payroll administration experience required
Strong knowledge of payroll laws and compliance requirements
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
Proficient in HRIS platforms (BambooHR preferred)
Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Nice To Haves

Multi-state payroll experience preferred
Benefits administration experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end payroll administration and serve as the primary point of contact for all payroll inquiries
Process bi-weekly and off-cycle payroll accurately and on time
Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, bonuses, reimbursements, deductions, and commissions
Own all payroll-related onboarding and offboarding tasks, including new hire setup, compensation changes, and final pay coordination
Maintain payroll records in compliance with federal and state retention requirements
Reconcile payroll reports, resolve discrepancies, and conduct routine payroll audits
Generate standard and ad-hoc payroll reports and partner with accounting on reporting and reconciliations
Administer garnishments, child support orders, and tax levies
Support payroll tax filings and audits; ensure timely preparation and distribution of annual W-2s
Serve as the primary point of contact for all employee benefits inquiries and issue resolution
Partner with the HR Manager to administer employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, HSA, and FSA plans
Own all benefits-related onboarding and offboarding tasks, including new hire enrollments, qualifying life event changes, and benefit terminations in applicable systems
Ensure accurate and timely processing of benefit deductions through payroll
Partner with HR Manager, brokers, and benefit vendors on plan administration, escalations, and ongoing service needs
Support annual open enrollment planning, execution, and employee communication
Maintain accurate benefits records and data integrity across HRIS and benefits platforms; reconcile monthly benefit invoices with accounting
Support employee engagement, recognition, and culture-building initiatives across all entities
Assist with company events, employee communications, and the new hire onboarding experience
Refer employee relations concerns, complaints, and conflicts to the HR Manager
Maintain accurate personnel files, I-9 documentation, and required recordkeeping
Assist with labor law posting requirements, policy acknowledgments, and handbook administration
Support internal and external audit preparation and HR reporting requirements
Post open positions, conduct phone screens, schedule interviews, and coordinate candidate communications
Coordinate background checks, offer logistics, and pre-employment steps
Support a smooth handoff from hiring into onboarding