HR Generalist Senior

The Human Resources Generalist plays a vital role in advancing the mission of our organization by delivering comprehensive HR services that support employee growth engagement and satisfaction. This position partners closely with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and managers to strengthen organizational culture drive performance and ensure compliance. Responsibilities include recruitment onboarding training and development benefits of administration workers compensation management performance management payroll support labor relations and regulatory reporting. The ideal candidate is self-directed highly positive collaborative and effective in both daily HR operations and strategic people initiatives.

Position Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Manage full-cycle recruitment including job postings screening interviewing and hiring.
• Coordinate and deliver new employee orientation to support engagement retention and mission alignment.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee personnel files.

Training Development & Employee Growth

• Design develop and present training programs that support professional development compliance and organizational goals.
• Partner with ELT and managers to identify workforce development needs and drive employee growth opportunities.
• Support succession planning and internal talent development initiatives.
• Delegate to and mentor HR interns fostering professional growth and skill development.

Benefits & Compensation

• Administer employee benefits programs including health insurance leave and retirement plans.
• Serve as a trusted resource for employees regarding benefits and leaves of absences.
• Support payroll processing through preparation and submission of payroll change forms.

Performance Management & Employee Relations

• Coach managers in effective performance management including evaluations feedback corrective actions and development planning.
• Ensure consistent application of established HR policies and procedures.
• Partner with leadership to proactively address employee engagement satisfaction and retention.
• Represent the HR team with professionalism positivity and a solution-focused approach.

Labor Relations

• Work collaboratively in a unionized environment to support positive labor-management relationships.
• Assist with interpretation and administration of collective bargaining agreements.
• Support grievance processes and promote fair respectful workplace practices.

Workers Compensation & Risk Management

• Manage workers compensation claims and coordinate with insurance providers and supervisors.
• Ensure timely reporting documentation and follow-up.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with all federal state and local employment laws and regulations.
• Prepare and submit required government reports and compliance documentation.
• Support audits and regulatory reviews.

General HR Operations

• Maintain HRIS systems and employee records with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Assist in developing implementing and updating HR policies and procedures.
• Balance daily HR tasks with longer-term organizational initiatives.

Benefits of working with us include:

• 6.15 hours of PTO accrued each pay period prorated for part-time (160 hours of PTO your first year)
  • 11 Floating holidays per year (Prorated based on hire date)
• Medica Health Insurance with 8 options including traditional and high-deductible options.
  • Clear Value from $7-103 Park Nicollet Health Partners and Vantage Plus from $48-150 Passport plan from $170-291
• Employer-paid Dental and Life Insurance for employees
• Flex Spending and Health Savings Account
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plan- with 1.5% employer contribution offered between 6 & 12 months of employment)
• Referral Bonus Program

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field (or equivalent experience) Minimum of 3 years of progressive HR experience with a degree and 5 years without a degree preferably in a nonprofit housing or human services environment.

Technical Skills:

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy with strong computer and technology capabilities.
• Ability to draft letters policies performance plans and other professional correspondence.
• Proven ability to drive employee growth engagement and satisfaction in partnership with ELT and managers.
• Demonstrated experience coaching managers on performance management and policy implementation.
• Strong knowledge of employment law benefits administration workers compensation and compliance.
• Ability to work independently while remaining highly collaborative.
• Excellent communication facilitation and presentation skills.
• Exceptionally positive attitude and ability to serve as a trusted ambassador for the HR team