HR People Generalist at Merchology

Plymouth, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

85000.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Benefits Administration, Employee Relations, Compliance, Performance Management, HRIS Systems, Payroll Processing, Unemployment Claims, Employment Verifications, Benefit Enrollment, W-4 Forms, I-9 Forms, Open Enrollment, Vendor Management, HR Policies, HR Investigations, Spanish Proficiency

Industry

Retail Apparel and Fashion

Description

Description 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 REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 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 WHAT WE OFFER In addition to an outstanding creative culture, authentically nice people, and interesting work, we have: The estimated range for On-Target Earnings in this role is $70,000 to $85,000. On-Target Earnings consist of a combination of annual base pay and a variable bonus based on company performance Generous PTO (18 days per year) 8 company-paid holidays Hybrid work schedule for select departments 40 hours of paid volunteer time 401(k) with match Medical and dental insurance options, FSA, and HSA Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability Company-sponsored social events Premium brand partner discounts Employee-led Committees in Social Events, Wellness, DE&I and Giveback LOCATION 3000 Niagara Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55447 Hybrid role: Three to four days onsite with work from home options following training (training is five days per week) - there is no option for fully remote work INDUSTRY Business to Business E-commerce and Apparel Merchology is an equal opportunity employer and Disability-owned Business Enterprise. We celebrate diversity and are committed to a workplace where personal and professional growth are achieved through inclusion. If you require disability resources to submit your application, please email jobs@merchology.com for assistance.

Responsibilities

This critical role manages benefits administration, employee relations, compliance, and performance management for team members in MN and PA, reporting to the VP of People. Key duties include auditing employee files, updating payroll records, processing unemployment claims, and leading the Open Enrollment process in collaboration with the People Team.