Human Resources Generalist

Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center is seeking an Human Resources Generalist to support recruitment, onboarding, benefits, leave administration, employee relations, HR systems, compliance, training, performance management, and employee engagement.

The role promotes a positive workplace culture and ensures policy compliance while maintaining confidential personnel records and providing day-to-day HR support across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field required.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, benefits, and leave administration.
• Maintain accurate employee information in HRIS and other systems; assist with payroll and timekeeping.
• Provide first-level HR support and assist with employee relations, investigations, and performance management.
• Assist with HR compliance, training, documentation, audits, and reporting.
• Support employee engagement, HR programs, and recruitment lifecycle activities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Admin or related field

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Human Resources Generalist performs a broad range of professional Human Resources functions that support daily HR operations and the employee lifecycle. This position partners employees and leadership to administer recruitment, onboarding, benefits, leave administration, employee relations, HR systems, compliance, training, performance management, and employee engagement while promoting a positive workplace culture and supporting compliance with organizational policies and applicable employment laws.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• HR Operations, HRIS & Administrative Support: Support the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Department; maintain accurate employee information in HRIS and other HR systems; process employee changes; generate routine reports; and support payroll, timekeeping, and other HR administrative functions.
• Employee Lifecycle, Recruitment & Onboarding: Support the employee lifecycle from recruitment through separation, including recruitment, selection, onboarding, employee changes, development, engagement, and offboarding.
• Employee Relations & Performance: Provide first-level HR support to employees and supervisors; assist with employee concerns, conflict resolution, investigations, performance management, corrective action, and related processes; escalation complex or sensitive matters to the HR Manager.
• Benefits & Leave Administration: Support employee benefit programs, leave and absence processes, workers' compensation, and related employee and vendor communications.
• HR Compliance & Documentation: Maintain accurate and confidential personnel records; support HR compliance with applicable employment laws, regulations, employment documentation, required training, and organizational policies; assist with audits and reporting.
• Training & Employee Development: Support employee training, professional development, required certifications, performance reviews, and other employee development initiatives.
• Employee Engagement & HR Programs: Support employee engagement, recognition, retention, workplace culture, employee events, surveys, and other HR programs and initiatives.
• Policies & Continuous Improvement: Assist with maintaining HR policies, procedures, forms, and employee handbook materials; stay current on HR practices and regulatory changes; and identify opportunities to improve HR processes and services.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION

Must be able to move in a manner conducive to the execution of daily activities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must communicate with others and exchange information.The employee regularly operates equipment (listed below) daily.Occasional bending and lifting of office materials may berequired.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performother duties as assigned bythe HR Manager.

EQUIPMENT USED

Computer, telephone/cell phone, office equipment, vehicle

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field required; two years of HR experience preferred.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities with consistent attention to detail.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.