Human Resources Generalist

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

Human Resources Generalist | Full Time

About Us

Founded in 1971, Carroll Institute is a non-profit substance abuse prevention and treatment facility serving Sioux Falls area residents. Our mission is creating pathways to a bright future, and our HR team helps make that possible by supporting the people who deliver our care.

The Role

As our Human Resources Generalist, you'll partner with leadership and staff across the agency to recruit, onboard, and support a dedicated behavioral health workforce. You'll be a trusted resource on everything from hiring to compliance to employee engagement.

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

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; strong communication, organization, integrity, professionalism, and conflict-resolution skills; discretion with confidential information
• Strong knowledge of laws and regulations

Details

• Location: 310 S. 1st Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104 (some work at 516 W. 12th Street)
• Reports to: Director of Finance and Human Resources
• Travel: As scheduled

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401(k), supplemental insurance
• PTO, Extended Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
• EAP, Medical and Dependent Care FSAs, discount program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program, training dollars

Carroll Institute is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.