HR and Benefits Generalist

About the role

We are seeking an HR & Benefits Generalist with a proactive mindset, strong attention to detail, customer service mindset and a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism to support our growing, entrepreneurial business.

Responsibilities

• Submission of retirement benefits and HSA contributions, verifying accuracy.
• Administer the HRIS system and maintain accurate employee data.
• Process payroll changes, including new hire and termination pay.
• Handle employment verifications, unemployment inquiries, and retirement plan enrollment notifications.
• Manage benefits enrollment, payroll deductions, and related system updates.
• Respond to employee payroll and benefits questions in a timely manner.
• Research and resolve payroll, tax, and benefits issues.
• Support annual year-end reporting, including but not limited to W-2's, ACA Compliance Reporting and Workers Compensation audits.
• Aid in the preparation of Form 5500 and Safe Harbor Notice distribution.
• Update payroll systems with annual state and federal unemployment rate changes and payroll limitations.
• Handle the benefits enrollment for new hires and changes for existing employees.
• Update termination status in benefits and enroll in COBRA.
• Assist in the annual open enrollment process and update payroll deductions.
• Complete new hire checklist and ensure all items are complete.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or accounting preferred.
• At least 3 years of HR, benefit and payroll experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

What We Offer

• In addition to a very competitive base salary and bonus target, you will get access to a competitive benefits package including:
• Generous PTO and work flexibility.
• Medical (including Mayo Clinic Coverage and HSA), Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Disability and life Insurance coverages.
• 401k plan with investing flexibility and automatic company contributions without required matching.
• Eligibility to participate in sales incentives and commission programs.
• Summer hours between US Memorial Day & Labor Day.
• Numerous company outings, volunteer opportunities, and more regularly.
• Quarterly Town Halls to engage with the Executive Leadership Teams and Q&As.
• 4-week sabbatical after 10 years of service.

About Us

Xerxes Global Holdings is comprised of the following businesses:

• EBM Software delivers performance software solutions that drive growth for private equity funds, investment banks, and middle market to large corporations.
• Blue Ops specializes in strategic M&A advisory and business growth in private equity, investment banking, portfolio companies, etc.
• The Association of Retail and Consumer Professionals (ARC) is the parent organization of the Category Management Association (CMA), the Shopper Insights Management Association (SIMA), the Retail Dieticians Business Alliance (RDBA), and the Space Planning Association (SPA).
• XGS is our new data science and artificial intelligence business headquartered in Dublin, Ireland that focuses on developing and productizing advanced analytics for clients.
• Studio X provides a full range of video production to internal and external clients our of our film studio in Minneapolis. Employees here are an elite group of bright, strategic thinkers. They are encouraged to take the ball and run with it, and there’s no question your impact can be felt. Our employees are highly valued on an individual level and are constantly pushed to grow and continuously move onward and upward in their careers. Here, you’ll work with top-level executives and thought leaders, making connections, and continually learning.