HR Generalist - Recruit, Onboard & Engage (Nonprofit)

Carroll Institute; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with matching

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Carroll Institute is a Sioux Falls non-profit focused on substance abuse prevention and treatment. We seek a Human Resources Generalist to partner with leadership, recruit, onboard, and support a dedicated behavioral health workforce.

You’ll advise on personnel matters, ensure policy compliance, and drive engagement across the agency. You will manage benefits enrollment, leave programs, and maintain records while supporting audits and HR initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of Human Resources experience.
• Preferred: Master's degree; SHRM or other HR certification; knowledge of employment law and healthcare or behavioral health workforce challenges; HRIS and Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from job postings and screening to interviews, reference checks, and hiring recommendations.
• Coordinate onboarding, background checks, credential verification, and compliance documentation.
• Advise supervisors and staff on personnel concerns, policy questions, conflict resolution, and performance improvement.
• Administer benefits enrollment and leave programs, including FMLA and ADA accommodations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, and maintain accurate personnel records.
• Track and report workforce metrics such as turnover, vacancies, and retention.
• Lead employee engagement and recognition efforts.
• Support audits, HR policy rollout, and special projects, other duties as assigned.

Skills

Recruitment lifecycle

Onboarding

Employee relations

HR compliance

HRIS proficiency

MS Office

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business / Organizational Leadership

Master's degree (preferred)

SHRM or HR certification (preferred)

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

Carroll Institute is a Sioux Falls non-profit focused on substance abuse prevention and treatment. We seek a Human Resources Generalist to partner with leadership, recruit, onboard, and support a dedicated behavioral health workforce.

You’ll advise on personnel matters, ensure policy compliance, and drive engagement across the agency. You will manage benefits enrollment, leave programs, and maintain records while supporting audits and HR initiatives.