HR Generalist

Gundersen Health System; United States; On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Pet insurance

Retirement plan

PTO

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Internal courses

Career development center

DEI training

Verizon data plan discount

Gundersen services discount

Job summary

Gundersen Health System seeks an HR Generalist to support leaders and staff across Gundersen Palmer, Tweeten Care Center and Harmony Care Center. The role is full-time, 40 hours weekly, with work schedule typically Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m., and occasional evenings or weekends for orientation. The person will handle HR programs including compensation, payroll, benefits, and leave, assist with payroll and benefits administration, and answer questions on benefits, payroll, policies and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field.
• 1-2 years of progressive HR experience.
• Familiarity with HRIS and data reporting.
• Proactive problem-solving and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Supports HR initiatives to improve employee experience and administer programs such as compensation, payroll, benefits and leave.
• Handles disciplinary matters, performance management, recognition and development.
• Assists with payroll and benefits administration.
• Responds to employee questions on benefits, payroll, policies and safety.
• Participates in setting department goals and systems.

Skills

HRIS proficiency

Payroll coordination

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS software

Data reporting tools

Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it’s what we do, it’s why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, scheduled weekly hours: 40. Emplify Health is seeking a collaborative and relationship-focused HR Generalist to support leaders and employees across multiple locations, including Gundersen Palmer, Tweeten Care Center, and Harmony Care Center.

What You Will Do

• Supports the HR initiatives to help improve the employee experience, including performing routine administrative tasks to execute human resource programs such as compensation, payroll, benefits, and leave;
• Disciplinary matters; performance and talent management; recognition, and morale; and training and development.
• Assist with payroll and benefits administration.
• Answers employee questions regarding benefits, payroll, employee relations, employee safety, policies, wellness and health.
• Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.

What's Available

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Schedule: Primarily Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional evenings and weekends for education and/or orientation activities.
• Location: Split between supporting Gundersen Palmer in West Union, IA, Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove, MN, and Harmony Care Center in Harmony, MN. Expected schedule may include approximately three days per week in West Union and two days per week supporting the Spring Grove/Harmony locations, based on business needs.
• Starting salary $57,000 and up, based on your relevant years of work experience.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree in a Human Resources or related field.
• 1-2 years of progressive human resources related experience.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems and data reporting tools.
• Proactive problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive Benefits: We offer a comprehensive package including medical, dental, pet insurance, and a generous retirement contribution.
• Work-Life Balance: We prioritize your well-being with a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, generous PTO, and paid holidays.
• Professional Development: Invest in your future with our Tuition Invest Program (up to $3,000 per year), access to hundreds of internal courses, and our Career Development Center.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: We foster a welcoming environment with an inclusive celebration program, Unconscious Bias Training, and Patient Care resources.
• Additional Perks: Enjoy an 18% discount on your Verizon data plan and a 20% discount on Gundersen services not covered by insurance.

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

We call it LOVE + MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are.

Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325‑bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer Around here, loving your job is part of the job. Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you’ll love! Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you. We've made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love. Using each employee’s unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care to the communities we serve. You can be part of an exciting, highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated offering an employee‑first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities. This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself!

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