HR Generalist in Saint Paul, Minnesota at National Checking Company

For 120 years, National Checking Company (NCCO) has developed USA-made products that drive success in the foodservice and hospitality industries. Through consistent innovation, NCCO offers a comprehensive range of solutions and technologies designed to streamline operations and enhance food safety and efficiency, including traditional POS essentials, food safety labels, automated labeling systems, digital food safety software, and brand fulfillment solutions tailored to unique brand requirements.

Headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, NCCO operates integrated business divisions supported by production and warehousing facilities in St. Paul, Minnesota, and Fort Worth, Texas. With core values focused on respect for every individual, integrity, collaboration, innovation, and passion for excellence, NCCO fosters an environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion.

NCCO is an equal opportunity employer.

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Job Title

Human Resources Generalist

Department

Human Resources

Location

899 Montreal Circle, St. Paul, MN 55102; [Hybrid, 3 days onsite]

Reports To

Director of Human Resources

Direct Reports

None

Schedule

40 hours per week, Mon–Fri, as arranged with Manager

Salary

$65,000 – $78,000 per year [depending on experience]

Specific compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations.

Annual Incentive Pay

5% target of earned base salary, based on [individual / team / company] performance

Benefits Offered

Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision), Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off

Position Summary

The Human Resources Generalist is motivated, detail-oriented, and passionate about HR. This individual will work closely with the HR team to support a variety of HR functions, including payroll, recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and day-to-day HR operations. This role will offer many opportunities for the individual to deepen their HR expertise, contribute to team initiatives, and continue career development within the organization. Lastly, the ideal candidate will represent HR as a credible and trustworthy partner to both employees and leadership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The core tasks this role is responsible for performing on a regular basis.

Process weekly and semi-monthly payroll, including report coordination with Accounting, and resolution of payroll-related inquiries.Support HRIS administration, system improvements, process enhancements, and accurate maintenance of employee data and records.Support full-cycle recruitment and onboarding, including job needs assessments, sourcing, screening, interviewing, offers, new hire paperwork, orientation, and cross-functional coordination.Manage employee benefit programs, process benefit changes, and coordinate monthly benefits billing.Respond to employee questions regarding payroll, benefits, HR policies, and procedures.Support employee relations, leave administration, and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.Coordinate employee engagement, recognition, DE&I, and other HR programs and initiatives.Assist with training and development programs.Administer HR policies, employee acknowledgements, employment verifications, and other HR documentation.Provide HR administrative support for special projects, meetings, and other organizational needs.Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications / Skills / Abilities

The credentials and experience required to be considered for this role. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NCCO will train the right candidate to excel at this opportunity.

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field; or equivalent relevant experienceHR certification (e.g. SHRM-CP or PHR) is a plus3+ years of experience in human resources or a related administrative rolePracticed knowledge of HR principles, labor laws, and best practicesExperience with HRIS platformsProficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Strong organizational skills and attention to detailExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to handle confidential information with discretion

Critical Skills

The knowledge, technical abilities, and competencies most essential to success in this role — what separates a great performer from an adequate one.

Experience with payroll practices and administering employee benefitsHigh initiative to improve processes and centralize dataStrong integrity, ethics, and cultural awarenessProactive, organized, accurate, and eye for detailOutstanding relationship-building skills coupled with a high degree of responsivenessExcellent time management and ability to prioritize multiple tasksProfessional, flexible, and positive team player

What Success Looks Like

The outcomes that show you’re excelling in this role.

Payroll is processed accurately and on time each cycle, with minimal correction requestsNew hires complete onboarding on schedule and report a smooth, well-coordinated start Open requisitions are filled within target timelines with qualified, well-screened candidatesEmployee records and HRIS data stay accurate, complete, and audit-ready at all timesBenefits billing and changes are processed correctly with no missed deadlinesEmployees and leadership see HR as responsive, approachable, and reliable for questions and issuesCompliance deadlines (policy acknowledgements, leave administration, regulatory filings) are consistently met