Interim HR Generalist

Are you a well-rounded HR professional who enjoys being a go-to resource for employees, managers, and leaders. In this Interim HR Generalist role, you'll step into a highly collaborative HR team and support a broad range of employee-facing responsibilities, from benefits administration and onboarding to employee relations and HR operations. If you're someone who can quickly build relationships, solve problems, and confidently navigate day-to-day HR challenges, this opportunity could be for you.

Code: 48616

Posted: 2026-11-03

Category: Human Resources

The Interim HR Generalist will provide comprehensive short-term HR support, assisting with benefits administration, onboarding, employee relations, HR systems, leave management, and general HR operations. This role serves as a key point of contact for employees and leaders, ensuring timely responses, accurate data management, and a positive employee experience. The ideal consultant brings strong HR generalist experience, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Worksite Location: Hybrid - must be local to the Greater Mpls/St. Paul area

Salary Range: Hourly rate between $35-45, DOE

Benefits: Versique benefits include medical, dental, vision, accident/critical illness insurance, MN ESST, MN PFML, and a 401(k) with company match.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Serve as a primary HR resource for employees and managers across a variety of HR topics
Support benefits administration, employee questions, enrollment activities, and vendor coordination
Assist with onboarding, orientation, I-9 compliance, and new hire support
Maintain employee records and HR data within UKG and other HR systems
Manage employee status changes, compensation updates, and system transactions
Respond to employee and manager inquiries while ensuring timely follow-up and issue resolution
Support leave administration, workers' compensation processes, and unemployment claims management
Partner with managers on employee relations matters, attendance concerns, and workplace issues
Assist with payroll-related questions and employee troubleshooting
Support audits, vendor reconciliations, and HR documentation activities
Contribute to employee engagement, recognition, and employee experience initiatives

Required Skills & Experience:

Proven HR Generalist experience supporting a broad range of HR functions
Strong benefits administration and employee support experience
Experience working within HRIS platforms
Knowledge of employee relations, leave administration, and HR compliance practices
Experience supporting onboarding, employee lifecycle transactions, and HR operations
Strong customer service mindset with excellent communication skills
Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail
Experience handling sensitive and confidential employee information
Strong troubleshooting, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Nonprofit or healthcare-related experience is a plus

About Versique

Versique Executive, Professional & Interim Recruiting is a Minnesota-based recruitment firm that places professionals in both interim and permanent roles within four core areas: Human Resources, Finance & Accounting, Information Technology, and Executive Leadership.

Locally owned and headquartered in the Twin Cities, we have more than 175 employees and consultants, and our recruiters bring firsthand experience in the roles they place. We have raised more than $500,000 for local causes and are a member of the Minnesota Keystone Program. Our work has been recognized by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, Twin Cities Business, and the Inc. 5000.

Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

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