HR/Benefits Generalist

Expansion Capital Group; Williston (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (100% for individual

Dental and vision insurance

Company paid Life & disability

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid vacation and holidays

Bonus/incentive opportunities

Job summary

Western Cooperative Credit Union is seeking an HR/Benefits Generalist in Williston, ND. This full-time role offers 40 hours/week, with hours 8:00 am–5:00 pm Monday–Friday. Desirable wages with bonus opportunities and comprehensive benefits are included.

Responsibilities include HRIS administration, benefits enrollment, and partner liaison with staff, management, vendors, and applicants. Friday deadlines noted for application. Leadership is not expected in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; 4 year degree required.
• Provides confidential HR support and benefits administration.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll back-up is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and reporting regulations.
• Recruits, interviews, and selects employees with hiring supervisor.
• Process new hires and enroll in benefit programs.
• Maintain HRIS records and personnel files with discretion.
• Advise management on employee relations and respond to inquiries.
• Provide backup to Payroll Administrator as needed.

Skills

Analytical

Problem solving

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Ethics

Professionalism

Planning/Organizing

Attention to detail

Education

4 year degree

Tools

HRIS

Paystubz HR systems

Job description

• Job Category Human Resources
• Employee Type Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Western Cooperative Credit Union's Williston Main office has an opening for an HR/Benefits Generalist. This is a full time position getting 40 hours per week. Hours may vary Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Full Time benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Desirable wages including bonus and/or incentive opportunities
• Medical Insurance company paid (100%) for Individual premium, other coverage tiers available
• Dental and Vision insurance options (80% paid by company)
• Company paid Life, Long-term Disability, and Short-term Disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous paid vacation, sick, and holidays
• And more!

Application deadline is on or before Friday, September 18th, 2026.

Purpose:

Provides administrative support for the human resource department that includes a range of administrative duties to be handled with confidentiality and discretion at all times. Interface with staff, management, vendors and applicants at the credit union. Prepare reports, correspondence, manuals, spreadsheets and all other communications utilizing a broad range of computer applications. Administer all phases of human resources activity by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.
• Recruits, interviews, and selects employees, in coordination with the hiring supervisor, to fill vacant positions.
• Process new hires during orientation session; explain benefits, policies and procedures of the credit union, and enroll in benefit programs.
• Utilize Human Resource Information System (HRIS) to keeps records of benefits plans participation such as insurance and pension plan, personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting.
• Process any change of status requirements (name or address change, marital change, promotion, salary increase, etc.); process changes in insurance or benefits programs; maintain up-to-date, accurate personnel files with discretion.
• Update and maintain Human Resource Information System (HRIS) database.
• Advises management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.
• Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
• Administers benefits programs such as life, health, dental and disability insurances, pension plans, vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, and employee assistance.
• Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation, and conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations.
• Provide backup to Payroll Administrator as necessary.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical - Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.

Design - Generates creative solutions; Uses feedback to modify designs; Demonstrates attention to detail.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Project Management - Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget.

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Visionary Leadership - Inspires respect and trust; Mobilizes others to fulfill the vision; Provides vision and inspiration to peers and subordinates.

Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.

Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.

Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment‑free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision‑making process; Makes timely decisions.

Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Safety and Security - Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Paystubz Human Resource systems.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Ability to obtain certified Human Resources Professional Certification with Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM-CP).

Other Skills and Abilities

Requires strong organizational and analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and complete multiple projects in a timely manner. Requires strong human relations and communications skills, with ability to maintain confidentiality of employee information at all times.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.