Human Resources Manager

Cassia; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Health benefits

Employee assistance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Emerald Crest is hiring an HR Manager to support three memory care communities across Burnsville, Minnetonka, and Shakopee. The role covers HR, payroll, benefits, onboarding and employee relations with a focus on consistent processes.

You will partner with managers to create a positive employee experience, process payroll bi-weekly, and ensure HR policies are followed across locations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in Human Resources with payroll responsibilities.
• Knowledge of payroll laws and regulations.
• Experience with payroll/HR software; UKG preferred.
• Familiarity with Leave of Absence and Workers' Compensation.
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with department managers to interview and send offers.
• Coordinate onboarding including background checks and references.
• Schedule and assist new hire orientation.
• Answer questions on HR, benefits, payroll and leave.
• Process new hire and termination paperwork.
• Manage benefits enrollments and changes.
• Administer HR policies and employee retention.
• Handle unemployment claims.
• Record and update employee data in HRIS and files.
• Backup payroll processing; bi-weekly payroll.
• Oversee online training compliance and evaluations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

HR policies

Communication

Confidentiality

Time management

Multitasking

Collaboration

Tools

UKG

MS Office

Job description

Emerald Crest, a part of Cassia, is looking for an HR Managerto support their three memory care communitiesin Burnsville, Minnetonka, and Shakopee.

In this role, you will support employees and leaders across all three Emerald Crest communities, serving as a trusted resource for HR, payroll, benefits, onboarding, and employee relations. You’ll partner with managers to create a positive employee experience while helping ensure HR processes run smoothly and consistently across each location.

Position Type: Full-Time

Wage Range: $68,000 - $76,000 annually depending on experience

Locations:

• Burnsville:451 East Travelers Trail, Burnsville, MN 55337
• Shakopee: 1855 10th Avenue West, Shakopee, MN 55379
• Minnetonka:13401 Lake Street Extension, Minnetonka, MN 55305-4905

Human Resources Manager responsibilities:

• Collaborate with department managers to interview as needed and send out job offers.
• Coordinate onboarding processes for new hires including background checks, references, license verifications and communication with new hires.
• Schedule and assist with new hire orientation.
• Answer employee questions regarding HR, benefits, payroll and leave of absence.
• Process new hire and termination paperwork.
• Coordinate benefits and process enrollments, changes, and terminations for all benefit plans in a timely and accurate fashion.
• Work with staff and managers to administer HR policies (i.e. leave of absence, workers compensation, OSHA, pay policies) and employee retention.
• Manage unemployment claims.
• Record,maintain, and updateemployee information in payroll/HRIS system and employee files.
• Will help/ be the backup for the day-to-day payroll related items and processing bi-weekly payroll.
• Oversee online training compliance.
• Ensure performance evaluations are completed
• Other duties as assigned.

Human ResourcesManager qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in Human Resources including payroll responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of payroll laws and regulations
• Experience using payroll and HR software; UKG experience a plus!
• Knowledge of Leave of Absence and Workers Compensation.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with other departments
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local HR and payroll laws and regulations
• Ability to work at various senior living communities
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and prioritize tasks as needed
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding employee information
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access)

Cassia Benefits:

• Competitive Pay with experience-based raises
• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness (site-specific)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & 403(b)/401(k) with Employer Match
• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance) for Full-Time Employees
• Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling/coaching for self and family members
• Pet Insurance

About Us:

At Emerald Crest, we provide specialized assisted living for individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia-related conditions in a unique, small-home setting.Our model encourages connection, comfort, and meaningful engagement. As part of our compassionate team, you’ll help create a familiar, supportive environment where residents feel safe and staff feel valued. Here,you’re not just part of a care team—you’re part of a home.

At Cassia we are dedicated to fostering fullness of life for older adults by providing compassionate, high-quality care.Our Service Standards of Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, Compassion, Collaboration, Unity, and Innovation are the bedrock of all that we do.We value inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth, ensuring our employees feel supported in their careers. To learn more, visit our website:https://www.cassialife.org/

Join us and become part of a nonprofit organization that truly makes a difference!