HR Generalist/Sr. - Labor Relations Focus

Mdu-Resources-Group,-Inc.; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 64,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

MDU Resources Group, Inc. in Bismarck, ND seeks a Human Resources Generalist/Sr. with a Labor Relations focus to support labor relations in a multi-contract environment while handling recruiting, organizational development, employee relations, and leave management.

Minimums include a four-year degree and 2+ years HR experience for Generalist; SR requires 4+ years of progressive HR experience and a degree. On-site role with safety, drug testing, and background checks as part of the process.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in business administration or human resources, or equivalent experience.
• Two years human resource experience.
• Good understanding of business practices and HR management.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance in employee relations and interpretation of policies and collective bargaining agreements.
• Assist with investigations, HR projects, process improvements, and organizational initiatives.
• Provide backup support for specialty HR functions and cross-functional HR activities.
• Maintain knowledge of HR laws, regulations, trends, and best practices.
• Perform other tasks and projects as assigned.

Skills

HR experience

Employee relations

Labor relations knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or human resources

Tools

UKG

JDE

Oracle

Job description

HR Generalist/Sr. - Labor Relations Focus

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.

Application Deadline: September 15, 2026

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