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Payroll & HR Generalist
Location: White Bear Lake, MN

Join Our HR Team
We are looking for a Payroll/HR Generalist who enjoys working with people, takes pride in getting the details right, and understands that Human Resources is ultimately a support function for every employee in the company.
This is an opportunity to join a collaborative HR team supporting a global manufacturing organization. The ideal candidate will bring strong payroll experience, a broad understanding of HR practices, and a genuine desire to help employees and leaders navigate questions, processes, and opportunities throughout the employee lifecycle.
If you are someone who is approachable, organized, collaborative, and enjoys being the person others can count on, we would like to meet you.
What You'll Do
Payroll

Process accurate weekly and biweekly payrolls for 500+ employees.
Administer payroll using ADP WorkforceNow or an equivalent payroll system.
Maintain employee payroll records and process status changes, including new hires, transfers, promotions, pay changes, leaves, and terminations.
Ensure payroll taxes, deductions, benefits, and other payroll-related items are accurately processed.
Research and resolve payroll questions and discrepancies.
Maintain knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll requirements.
Partner with employees, managers, Finance, and other departments to resolve payroll-related questions.

HR Generalist Support

Serve as a first point of contact for employee HR questions, providing timely, helpful, and professional support.
Partner closely with the HR team to support day-to-day HR operations.
Support employee relations activities and help ensure employees are treated consistently and respectfully.
Assist with benefits administration, including enrollment, respond to employee questions, and participate in the annual open enrollment process.
Support onboarding and offboarding processes.
Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
Coordinate and manage the employee status change process.
Assist with leave administration and other employee programs.
Support company events, employee celebrations, and activities that strengthen our culture.
Administer our online Awardco employee recognition and rewards platform.

Compliance

Support compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.
Maintain working knowledge of FLSA, ADA, ADEA, EEOC, and other applicable employment requirements.
Assist with Affirmative Action Plans and required reporting.
Support VETS-100/VETS-4212 reporting and other required government filings.
Maintain accurate records and documentation to support audits and compliance requirements.
Stay current on changes in employment and payroll regulations that may impact the organization.

HR Communications

Help create and distribute our weekly HR newsletter.
Develop employee communications, announcements, and HR updates.
Create posters, flyers, and other communications that make information easy for employees to understand.
Help communicate HR programs, benefits, events, policies, and company initiatives in a clear and engaging way.

What We're Looking For

3+ years of payroll experience, preferably with ADP WorkforceNow or an equivalent payroll system.
2+ years of HR Generalist experience with a broad understanding of HR practices.
Experience supporting payroll for 500+ employees is strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of payroll taxes and payroll compliance.
Understanding of employment regulations including FLSA, ADA, ADEA, and EEOC requirements.
Some experience with benefits administration, onboarding, employee relations, and HR compliance.
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Comfortable working with employees at all levels of the organization.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and follow-through.
Experience with HRIS, payroll, employee recognition, and communication platforms.

The Person We're Looking For

More than anything, we're looking for someone who loves working with people.
You will be successful in this role if you are:
- A Team Player – You enjoy collaborating with your HR colleagues and supporting the broader organization. You understand that great HR work happens when we work together.
- Customer Focused – You see employees as your customers. You listen, respond, follow through, and look for ways to make their experience with HR positive and helpful.
- A Can-Do Person – You don't wait for someone else to solve a problem. You are willing to jump in, figure things out, ask questions, and get the job done.
- Innovative – You look for ways to improve processes, simplify HR administration, and make information and services easier for employees to access.
- Collaborative – You build relationships across the organization and understand that HR is a partner and resource for employees and leaders.
- People-Oriented – You genuinely enjoy interacting with people and understand that sometimes the most important part of HR is simply being available to listen and help.

Our HR Philosophy
We believe HR is here to support our employees and our business. We want our employees to know they have someone they can turn to when they have a question, need help navigating a situation, or simply aren't sure where to start.
Our HR team is committed to living our company values every day:

Customer Focus
Innovation
Team Player
Can-Do Attitude

We are looking for someone who shares those values and wants to grow with us.
What We Offer

Competitive salary of $60,000–$75,000, based on experience
Opportunity for professional growth and increased responsibility
Collaborative HR team environment
Opportunity to work across all areas of HR and payroll
A people-focused culture where your work directly impacts the employee experience
The opportunity to support and make a difference for more than 500 employees

We are looking for someone who wants to build a career in HR—not simply process payroll. This role provides the opportunity to expand your HR knowledge, take on new responsibilities, and grow with the organization.

EXPORT CONTROL/COMPLIANCE
This position may require access to technical data, products, or information subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
Due to the nature of the work and applicable export control requirements, employment may be subject to verification of eligibility to access export-controlled information. Candidates must be able to comply with all applicable U.S. export control laws and company export compliance requirements.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Wilson Tool is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

In 1966, Ken and Ruth Wilson founded Wilson Tool International, in the basement of a building in the warehouse district of St. Paul, Minnesota. Today, that simple tool and die shop has grown into the largest independent manufacturer of tooling systems for punch presses, press brakes and punch and die components for the stamping industry. We have a highly experienced, knowledgeable, and long-tenured workforce, a world-class Sales Desk/ internal customer service operation partnered with a supportive management team.

At Wilson Tool, our dedication to you is rooted in a deep sense of responsibility that is shared by all of our employees. It is reflected in our mission statement and in every product that we manufacture:

Our goal is to deliver exceptional customer service along with the most reliable and innovative products and solutions so our customers can be more successful.

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