HR Generalist | People Operations & Benefits

Red River Human Services Foundation; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Profit Sharing

AFLAC

403(b)

EAP

Basic Life

Flex Plan

Paid Training

Job summary

Red River Human Services Foundation is seeking an energetic HR Generalist to support day-to-day operations across Fargo and nearby locations. You will handle recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, employee records, and policy implementation, while coordinating background checks and investigations.

The role requires 2+ years in HR, an associate degree (bachelor’s preferred), and SHRM certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Associate degree is required, or prefer a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2+ years of HR experience (generalist, coordinator, or similar) is required.
• SHRM Certification highly preferred.
• Experience with benefits administration, recruitment, and HRIS systems strongly desired.
• Working knowledge of HR best practices, recruitment, and basic employment law (as applicable to North Dakota and Minnesota).

Responsibilities

• Supports day-to-day HR operations across multiple locations, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, employee records, compliance, and staff support.
• Coordinates background checks, MVRs, terminations, evaluations, and investigations.
• Assists with developing and maintaining HR policies and procedures.
• Supports benefits enrollment and vendor relationships, participates in professional development.
• Provides organizational support through Board and committee meetings, special events, meeting preparation, and other administrative responsibilities.

Skills

Recruitment

Onboarding

Benefits administration

HRIS familiarity

Employment law knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Associate degree in HR or related field

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

BambooHR

Employee Navigator

Microsoft 365/Teams

Blue Cross Blue Shield portals

WEX

LEAP

Job description

Red River Human Services Foundation is seeking an energetic HR Generalist to support day-to-day operations across Fargo and nearby locations. You will handle recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, employee records, and policy implementation, while coordinating background checks and investigations.

The role requires 2+ years in HR, an associate degree (bachelor’s preferred), and SHRM certification is a plus.