Senior HR Generalist: Employee Relations & Investigations

St. Catherine University; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Free tuition

403b retirement plan

Job summary

St. Catherine University is seeking a Sr. HR Generalist to partner with faculty, staff and leaders across the institution.

The role manages employee relations matters under two collective bargaining agreements, collaborating with the Employee Relations Manager to investigate complex issues and advise on corrective action. Responsibilities include performance management, onboarding, job descriptions updates, and benefits questions, in partnership with HR colleagues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field is required or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of progressively responsible HR experience with 3+ years in employee relations.
• Knowledge of employment laws including Title VII, FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and Minnesota law.
• Experience leading workplace investigations and documenting findings and corrective action.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Receive and assess employee concerns and route them per policy and union agreements.
• Lead workplace investigations from intake to resolution and advise on outcomes.
• Advise managers on corrective action and support documentation like warnings and PIPs.
• Prepare grievance responses and interpret contract language for two represented groups.
• Maintain confidential case records, analyze trends, and suggest policy or training changes.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders on complex employee issues.
• Meet with department leaders to identify staffing, performance, and retention concerns.
• Conduct exit interviews and stay interviews and report turnover trends.

Skills

Employee relations

Workplace investigations

Performance management

HR policy guidance

Salary data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

St. Catherine University is seeking a Sr. HR Generalist to partner with faculty, staff and leaders across the institution.

The role manages employee relations matters under two collective bargaining agreements, collaborating with the Employee Relations Manager to investigate complex issues and advise on corrective action. Responsibilities include performance management, onboarding, job descriptions updates, and benefits questions, in partnership with HR colleagues.