People & Talent Generalist — Engagement, Onboarding & Growth

West River Mental Health; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life, short-term and long-term-disabil

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off, holidays, and floating/

Flexible scheduling opportunities

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

West River Mental Health is looking for a relationship-driven, highly organized Human Resources and Talent Generalist to join our HR team in Rapid City, SD. The role focuses on recruitment, onboarding, engagement, development, and retention of caregivers and staff who are dedicated to helping others.

The ideal candidate will build meaningful relationships with employees and leadership, drive onboarding experiences, support workforce initiatives, and contribute to a welcoming, empowering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Experience in human resources, recruitment, talent acquisition, employee engagement, or related areas preferred.
• Experience in healthcare, behavioral health, or human services is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment and hiring activities, develop candidate relationships, support interview processes and partnerships to build a strong talent pipeline.
• Lead onboarding experiences that help new employees feel connected, prepared, and supported.
• Develop initiatives to strengthen employee satisfaction, workplace connection, recognition, and long-term retention.
• Champion organizational values through engagement opportunities, communications, recognition programs, and culture-building activities.
• Coordinate employee training, professional development, and workforce initiatives to encourage learning and growth.
• Build trusted relationships and serve as a resource for HR questions while partnering with HR leadership.
• Support ongoing development and improvement of HR programs, policies, procedures, and processes to enhance the employee experience.
• Contribute to Employer of Choice strategies and workforce initiatives that support a strong, sustainable workforce.

Skills

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

Onboarding

Employee Engagement

Culture Building

Learning & Development

Employee Relations

HR Programs & Initiatives

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

West River Mental Health is looking for a relationship-driven, highly organized Human Resources and Talent Generalist to join our HR team in Rapid City, SD. The role focuses on recruitment, onboarding, engagement, development, and retention of caregivers and staff who are dedicated to helping others.

The ideal candidate will build meaningful relationships with employees and leadership, drive onboarding experiences, support workforce initiatives, and contribute to a welcoming, empowering