Interim HR Generalist – Payroll & Benefits

This Interim HR Generalist opportunity is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys being at the center of payroll, benefits, and employee support. You'll join a collaborative HR team and play a key role in ensuring employees receive a seamless experience across payroll, leave administration, benefits, and HR operations. If you're highly organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy balancing transactional and employee-facing HR responsibilities, this role offers an opportunity to make an immediate impact.

Code: 48520

Posted: 2026-10-27

Category: Human Resources

The Interim HR Generalist will provide hands-on support across payroll administration, benefits management, leave administration, onboarding, offboarding, and day-to-day HR operations. This role will serve as a key resource for employees and managers while helping ensure accuracy, compliance, and excellent service throughout the employee lifecycle. The ideal consultant brings strong payroll expertise, benefits administration experience, and the ability to thrive in a detail-oriented environment.

Worksite Location: Hybrid – Minneapolis, MN

Salary Range: Hourly rate between $40-55, 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:

Administer semi-monthly payroll processes and ensure payroll accuracy
Review and validate employee timecards, payroll data, and related records
Support benefits administration, employee questions, and vendor coordination
Manage leave administration activities including FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers' compensation, and other employee leaves
Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding processes
Maintain employee records and HR documentation within HR systems
Serve as a primary point of contact for employee HR-related questions and support
Assist with compliance reporting and HR operational activities
Partner with managers and HR team members to provide a positive employee experience
Support additional HR projects and operational initiatives as needed

Required Skills & Experience:

Proven HR Generalist experience with significant payroll and benefits responsibilities
Experience processing payroll for multi-department or multi-entity organizations
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information
Experience administering leaves of absence, FMLA, ADA accommodations, and workers' compensation programs
Knowledge of onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle processes
Strong customer service and employee support mindset
Experience with payroll and HRIS systems; CBIZ and/or UKG experience preferred
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment

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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