HR & Payroll Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

HR & Payroll Specialist

Location : New Hope, MN

Salary Range : $26–$31 per hour

Employment Type : Full-time, On-site

About the Role

Legendary Home Services is seeking a detail-driven HR & Payroll Specialist to manage critical day-to-day human resources and payroll operations for a growing team of 200+ employees. This position is responsible for processing payroll accurately and on time, coordinating onboarding and offboarding, supporting recruiting efforts, and managing workers’ compensation claims.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and takes pride in ensuring accuracy and compliance across every part of the employee life cycle.

About Us

Legendary Home Services is the parent company of Blue Ox Heating & Air, Paul Bunyan Plumbing & Drains, and EarlyBird Electric —Minnesota’s trusted experts for home comfort. Together, we’ve been delivering legendary service across the state for over 20 years.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Management : Process weekly payroll for 200+ employees, ensuring accuracy with wages, deductions, commissions, and reimbursements.

Onboarding Coordination : Manage all first-day setup steps for new hires, including I-9 verification, HRIS setup, benefits enrollment, and orientation communication.

Recruiting Support : Post openings, review applications, schedule interviews, and assist with offer letters and pre-employment screenings.

Offboarding : Coordinate termination processes including final pay, benefits termination, and exit documentation.

Workers’ Compensation : File, track, and manage workers’ compensation claims; communicate with employees, managers, and insurance representatives.

HR Administration : Maintain employee records in UKG and ensure compliance with company policies and employment laws.

Reporting & Compliance : Generate routine reports on headcount, payroll, and compliance documentation as needed.

Qualifications

2+ years of HR or payroll experience (multi-state or high-volume preferred).

Working knowledge of employment law, payroll processing, and workers’ compensation procedures.

Experience using an HRIS / payroll system (UKG strongly preferred).

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and integrity.

Preferred Attributes

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

A proactive problem-solver who can manage multiple priorities with accuracy.

Dependable, professional, and team-oriented with a strong sense of accountability.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Legendary Home Services is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.