Human Resources Generalist

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accrual

Paid Holidays

Medical reimbursement

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

MN Care Services in Saint Paul, MN is seeking an HR Generalist to support the HR department, owning the New Employee Success program, recruitment, onboarding, and training while ensuring compliance and a positive employee experience.

The role requires 5+ years in HR Generalist work, strong knowledge of labor laws, and SHRM or HRCI certification. The position is on-site with competitive benefits and annual compensation between $65,000 and $75,000.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience in an HR Generalist role.
• Certification via SHRM (CP or SCP) or HRCI (PHR, SPHR).
• Solid understanding of labor laws and HR best practices.
• Experience in a 245D residential setting is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for the HR department with employees across the organization.
• Own the New Employee Success program including recruitment, pre-boarding and onboarding.
• Post jobs, coordinate interviews, extend offers, and complete onboarding tasks.
• Maintain accurate, compliant electronic employee files.
• Provide guidance on policies, procedures, and employment law.
• Coordinate in-person training sessions and performance appraisals.
• Assist in development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems.
• Learn and perform payroll processing in backup capacity.
• Participate in investigations and resolve employee relations issues.
• Stay current with employment trends, legislation, and best practices.
• Support inclusivity at all levels of the organization.

Skills

Strong communication

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Multitasking

MS Office proficiency

Valid driver’s license

Knowledge of HR best practices

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher preferred

SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP or HRCI PHR / SPHR certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Human Resources Generalist position will support various functions of the HR department, including owning the New Employee Success program, recruitment and onboarding processes, delivering cross-functional training, ensuring HR compliance across the organization, and employee experience.

Position Duties

• First point of contact for the HR department, working with employees across the organization with various requests / needs
• Own the New Employee Success program, consisting of recruitment, pre-boarding, and onboarding processes
• Post jobs, coordinate and complete interviews, extend employment offers, schedule onboarding, and complete in-person onboarding tasks to ensure positive employee experience
• Maintain accurate, compliant electronic employee files
• Complete job changes as requested by organizational leaders, at the top of the pay cycle
• Provide general guidance on company policies, procedures, and employment law to employees across organizational levels
• Coordinate in-person training sessions and performance appraisal processes
• Assist in the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems
• Learn and complete payroll processing in a backup capacity
• Participate in investigations, documentation, and resolution of employee relations issues
• Stay current with employment trends, legislation, and 245D best practices
• Support inclusivity at every level of the organization
• Other cross-functional duties in or out of position scope, as necessary

Required Skills and Abilities

• High school diploma or General Equivalency Degree required; associate degree or higher preferred
• Minimum of five years of related experience in Human Resources Generalist-level role
• Previous experience in a 245D residential setting helpful
• Solid understanding of labor laws and HR best practices
• Certification via SHRM (CP or SCP) or HRCI (PHR, SPHR)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality via verbal and written communication
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Ability to function well in a multi-priority environment
• Moderate to Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Must possess valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Extensive knowledge of Human Resources topics, including employment law and compliance

Physical, Behavioral, and Safety-Related Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods while performing administrative and clerical tasks
• Ability to use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, telephone, and other standard office equipment
• Visual acuity sufficient to read and produce reports, correspondence, and data displayed on a computer screen
• Hearing and speech sufficient to communicate clearly in person, over the phone, and during virtual meetings
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, presentation materials, or files)
• Ability to move within the office environment to attend meetings, retrieve documents, and coordinate activities
• Ability to maintain focus, attention to detail, and accuracy when performing repetitive or time-sensitive tasks
• Ability to travel occasionally to off-site meetings, conferences, or corporate events as needed

Pay and Benefits while working at MN Care Services

• Position is exempt from overtime earnings; compensation range $65,000 to $75,000 per year. Actual annual base offered will be based on combination of knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience.
• Paid Time Off accrual
• Paid Holidays for eligible employees
• Partial Medical-only Insurance Reimbursement for eligible employees
• Retirement plan participation available for eligible employees
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected status under applicable laws. MN Care Services is an E-Verify employer.

At this time, MN Care Services is not able to provide employment visa sponsorship. We also kindly request that third-party recruiters and staffing agencies do not submit candidate resumes unless a prior agreement is in place.

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