HR Generalist

Dental Associates MN•Savage, MN

14d

About The Position

HR Generalist Position Summary The HR Generalist supports daily HR operations across all practices. This role manages employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, HR compliance, benefits administration, employee documentation, and HR systems. The position ensures consistent HR processes while supporting leadership, recruiting, and employee experience initiatives. This role serves as the administrative foundation for the HR function.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
3–5+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources or People Operations
Experience supporting multi-location or healthcare/dental environments strongly preferred
Prior experience handling employee relations, compliance, and HR processes independently
Solid understanding of HR principles, employment law, and HR best practices
Familiarity with compliance requirements, including I-9, wage and hour laws, and personnel documentation
Ability to support and guide managers on HR-related matters
Experience with HRIS systems and reporting
Ability to analyze and manage HR data to support decision-making
Strong organizational and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact confidently with leadership and staff
High level of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information
Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments

Nice To Haves

HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR)
Experience in a growing or multi-site organization
Experience supporting change management or organizational growth initiatives

Responsibilities

Employee Onboarding & Offboarding
Manage onboarding process for all new hires
Prepare new hire documentation
Ensure completion of: I-9 verification W-4 Direct deposit Employee handbook acknowledgments
Coordinate orientation schedules
Process employee separations and exit documentation
Conduct exit interviews when appropriate
HR Compliance & Documentation
Maintain employee personnel files
Ensure compliance with: Federal and state labor laws Required employment records
Support audits and compliance reviews
Benefits Administration
Manage employee benefits enrollment
Serve as employee contact for benefits questions
Coordinate annual open enrollment
Work with benefits broker on changes or issues
HR Systems & Data Management
Maintain HRIS system
Oversight and Management of Company Review Process
Generate HR reports for leadership
Employee Relations Support
Serve as a point of contact for basic HR questions
Support leadership with HR documentation
Assist with performance improvement documentation
Escalate complex issues to leadership when necessary
Recruiting & Training Support
Provide cross-functional support to recruiting and training initiatives to ensure a smooth and consistent employee experience from hire through onboarding: Support coordination of hiring and onboarding processes across all locations
Assist in the preparation and management of employment-related documentation
Help facilitate onboarding and training activities to ensure timely completion
Provide administrative and logistical support for training and development initiatives
Maintain accurate records related to recruiting and training activities