Human Resources Generalist

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

Job Posting Closes: 08/24/2026

Red River Human Services is dedicated to affirming human worth, rights, and dignity by providing services to people with disabilities that enhance the quality of their lives and enable them to live, work, and develop relationships within their communities.

Seeking an energetic, people-focused, self-motivated, organized Human Resources Generalist!

The Human Resources Generalist supports the organization’s day-to-day HR operations across multiple locations, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, employee records, compliance, and staff support. This position serves as a resource for employee HR questions, coordinates background checks, MVRs, terminations, evaluations, and investigations, and assists with developing and maintaining HR policies and procedures. The HR Generalist also supports benefits enrollment and vendor relationships, participates in professional development, and provides organizational support through Board and committee meetings, special events, meeting preparation, and other administrative responsibilities. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, professional, and committed to providing responsive and positive service to employees, leadership, and external partners.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of HR best practices, recruitment, and basic employment law (as applicable to North Dakota and Minnesota).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to accuracy and confidentiality in handling HR and employee data.
• Proficiency with HRIS and benefits systems (e.g., Bamboo, Employee Navigator, Blue Cross Blue Shield portals, WEX, LEAP) and Microsoft 365/Teams.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with staff, supervisors, external vendors, and Board members.

Work Environment & Other Requirements

• Full-time, onsite position based in Fargo/West Fargo with some responsibility for Wahpeton. Travel required; must maintain a valid driver's license and vehicle insurance.
• Occasional early morning, evening, or special-event hours for Board meetings, Red River meetings/activities, or open enrollment activities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Pass pre-employment drug test and background check.

Great Benefits Package!

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Profit Sharing
• AFLAC
• 403(b)
• EAP
• Basic Life
• Flex Plan
• Paid Training

Red River Human Services Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.