HR Generalist - Labor Relations

Montana-Dakota Utilities Co.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 73,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. is seeking an organized, customer-focused HR generalist to support Labor Relations within a fast-paced, collaborative setting across a multi-contract environment.

The role covers recruiting, organizational development, employee relations, and leave management, with safety as the top priority in day-to-day duties. The position offers opportunities to work across HR disciplines in a company that values compliance, cross-functional teamwork, and continuous process

Qualifications

• Requires a four-year degree in business administration or HR, or equivalent experience, plus business/HR knowledge.
• Two years of HR experience.
• Senior level position requires a human resources certification or the ability to obtain certification within one year of attaining the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance in aspects of employee relations function, including the interpretation and application of Company policies and collective bargaining agreements.
• Assists with investigations, participates in HR projects, process improvement efforts, and organizational initiatives,
• Provides backup support for specialty HR functions and contributes to cross‑functional HR activities.
• Maintains current knowledge of HR laws, regulations, trends, and best practices.
• Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Labor relations

Recruiting

Organizational development

Employee relations

Leave management

HR policy interpretation

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or human resources management or related field

Tools

UKG

JDE

Oracle

Job description

MDU Resources Group, Inc. is a member of the S&P SmallCap 600 index and is based in Bismarck, ND; operating across the Pacific Northwest and Midwest.We are seeking a Human Resources professional who is organized, customer-focused, and enjoys helping others in a fast-paced, collaborative environment to perform a variety of HR generalist functions. This role will focus on supporting Labor Relations in a multi-contract environment. Other duties may include the following areas: recruiting, organizational development, employee relations, and leave management. Responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in day-to-day work routine for self and others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Human Resource Generalist: ($63,860 - $79,830)

• Must possess working knowledge of business and human resource practices at a level normally acquired through completion of a four-year degree in business administration or human resources management or related field or equivalent experience; and
• Two years human resource experience.

Human Resource Generalist, Sr: ($73,460 - $91,830)

• Must have a good understanding of business practices and a working knowledge of all functional areas of strategic human resource management at a level normally acquired through completion of a four-year degree in business administration or human resources management or related field or equivalent experience; and
• Four years of progressively responsible human resource experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber‑attack, damage or unauthorized access.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorships considered.
• Subject to pre‑employment drug testing and background checks.
• May be required to maintain a valid driver's license.
• Senior level position requires a human resources certification or the ability to obtain certification within one year of attaining the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with human resources software applications such as UKG, JDE or Oracle.
• Human resources certification

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide assistance in aspects of employee relations function, including the interpretation and application of Company policies and collective bargaining agreements.
• Assists with investigations, participates in HR projects, process improvement efforts, and organizational initiatives,
• Provides backup support for specialty HR functions and contributes to cross‑functional HR activities.
• Maintains current knowledge of HR laws, regulations, trends, and best practices.
• Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.

MDU Resources Group, Inc. is a member of the S&P SmallCap 600 index and is based in Bismarck, ND; operating across the Pacific Northwest and Midwest.We are seeking a Human Resources professional who is organized, customer-focused, and enjoys helping others in a fast-paced, collaborative environment to perform a variety of HR generalist functions. This role will focus on supporting Labor Relations in a multi-contract environment. Other duties may include the following areas: recruiting, organizational development, employee relations, and leave management. Responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in day-to-day work routine for self and others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Human Resource Generalist: ($63,860 - $79,830)

• Must possess working knowledge of business and human resource practices at a level normally acquired through completion of a four‑year degree in business administration or human resources management or related field or equivalent experience; and
• Two years human resource experience.

Human Resource Generalist, Sr: ($73,460 - $91,830)

• Must have a good understanding of business practices and a working knowledge of all functional areas of strategic human resource management at a level normally acquired through completion of a four‑year degree in business administration or human resources management or related field or equivalent experience; and
• Four years of progressively responsible human resource experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber‑attack, damage or unauthorized access.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorships considered.
• Subject to pre‑employment drug testing and background checks.
• May be required to maintain a valid driver's license.
• Senior level position requires a human resources certification or the ability to obtain certification within one year of attaining the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree.
• Familiarity with human resources software applications such as UKG, JDE or Oracle.
• Human resources certification

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide assistance in aspects of employee relations function, including the interpretation and application of Company policies and collective bargaining agreements.
• Assists with investigations, participates in HR projects, process improvement efforts, and organizational initiatives,
• Provides backup support for specialty HR functions and contributes to cross‑functional HR activities.
• Maintains current knowledge of HR laws, regulations, trends, and best practices.
• Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Application Deadline: September 15, 2026