HR Generalist: People, Benefits & Compliance

NEW Cooperative, Inc; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

NEW Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Human Resource Generalist to provide administrative and operational support across employee programs, employee relations, benefits, compliance, and HR systems. This role works with the HR Team to respond to staff needs and maintain accurate records.

You will help coordinate HR programs, ensure policy adherence, support HRIS reporting, and contribute to a safe, professional workplace.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree in human resources or related field.
• One to three years of related HR experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and data review skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ethical and culturally aware.

Responsibilities

• Assist with communicating and interpreting the employee handbook and contribute to HR policies & procedures.
• Support compliance with local and national regulations and employment laws.
• Provide administrative support to the HR Team and handle HRIS reports.
• Learn and utilize HRIS for reports and employee inquiries; handle electronic filing and recordkeeping.
• Assist with benefits enrollment and answer employee questions; support employee relations need.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Advanced Excel

HRIS knowledge

Education

Associate degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Job description

NEW Cooperative, Inc. is seeking a Human Resource Generalist to provide administrative and operational support across employee programs, employee relations, benefits, compliance, and HR systems. This role works with the HR Team to respond to staff needs and maintain accurate records.

You will help coordinate HR programs, ensure policy adherence, support HRIS reporting, and contribute to a safe, professional workplace.