Mission-Driven HR Generalist: Compliance, Benefits & Payroll

Mid-plains Center For Behavioral Healthcare Services Inc; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid-Plains Center For Behavioral Healthcare Services Inc is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to serve as the sole HR professional. You will manage full-cycle HR, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, benefits, and payroll coordination with the payroll specialist, while upholding confidentiality and a mission-driven workplace.

You will partner with leadership to implement policies, ensure Nebraska and federal compliance, and support staff development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressively responsible HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal and Nebraska state employment laws.
• Experience managing recruitment, benefits, and compliance.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with various computer platforms and systems.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment & staffing: develop postings, screen applicants, schedule interviews and reference checks.
• Onboarding & training: facilitate new hire orientation and staff development.
• Employee relations: guidance to managers/employees on workplace concerns and performance.
• Compliance & risk management: monitor labor law changes and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Benefits administration: manage open enrollment and vendor coordination.
• Policy development: draft and update HR policies and procedures.
• HR systems & records: maintain files and generate reports.
• Organizational culture: support initiatives for engagement and retention.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

HRIS & payroll systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

HR certification (PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP)

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Mid-Plains Center For Behavioral Healthcare Services Inc is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to serve as the sole HR professional. You will manage full-cycle HR, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, benefits, and payroll coordination with the payroll specialist, while upholding confidentiality and a mission-driven workplace.

You will partner with leadership to implement policies, ensure Nebraska and federal compliance, and support staff development.