HR Generalist — Recruitment, Onboarding & Engagement

Kids-in-Need-Foundation; Little Canada (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids-in-Need-Foundation is seeking an HR Generalist in Little Canada, MN to support daily HR operations across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits, performance management, compliance, and employee engagement. The role also includes back-up payroll duties via the PEO, helping attract and retain a diverse workforce aligned with our mission.

We value confidentiality, strong communication, and collaboration with department leaders to implement HR policies and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• Minimum 7+ years of human resource experience
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, and performance management
• Proficiency with Google Cloud/Teams and HRIS/HCM/ADP/payroll systems
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to the mission, values, and culture of a nonprofit organization

Responsibilities

• Lead the full-cycle recruitment process, including developing job postings, sourcing and screening candidates, coordinating interviews, participating in the selection process, conducting pre-employment testing and background checks, and maintaining applicant tracking records.
• Design, implement, and facilitate a comprehensive new hire orientation and onboarding program to ensure a positive employee experience.
• Collaborate with managers to develop, review, and maintain accurate and up-to-date job descriptions for all positions.
• Prepare and process employment documentation for new hires, employee status changes, compensation adjustments, benefits enrollment, and other personnel actions.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee personnel files, recruitment records, organizational charts, HR reports, and related documentation in accordance with organizational policies and legal requirements.
• Safeguard sensitive employee information by maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and security of HR records and data.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR policies, employee relations, performance management, leave administration, workplace accommodations, investigations, corrective actions, and employee separations while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and organizational policies.
• Administer employee benefits programs and assist with the development, implementation, and communication of HR policies, procedures, training initiatives, and employee engagement programs.
• Collaborate with Finance to ensure accurate and timely processing of employee compensation, benefits, and payroll-related changes. Will serve as the back-up payroll processor as needed.
• Partner with the organization's Professional Employer Organization (PEO) to maintain compliance with employment laws and regulations, implement HR best practices, and ensure the accuracy and integrity of the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
• Coordinate the employee performance evaluation process, including annual performance reviews, salary increase recommendations, budgeting, manager and employee communications, and related training to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, enhance operational efficiency, and support a positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality and judgment

Multitasking under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Google Cloud/Teams

HRIS/HCM/ADP/payroll systems

Job description

Kids-in-Need-Foundation is seeking an HR Generalist in Little Canada, MN to support daily HR operations across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits, performance management, compliance, and employee engagement. The role also includes back-up payroll duties via the PEO, helping attract and retain a diverse workforce aligned with our mission.

We value confidentiality, strong communication, and collaboration with department leaders to implement HR policies and