HR Generalist (25-30 hrs per week)

Yellow Tree•Minneapolis, MN

1d•$29 - $36•Hybrid

About The Position

Yellow Tree Property Management is seeking an HR Generalist to support and enhance our people operations across property management, construction, and development. This role will be responsible for the full employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, payroll support, employee relations, and HR compliance. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys both the administrative and people-facing sides of HR and is excited to build and improve processes in a growing organization.

Requirements

3+ years of HR experience preferred (generalist experience strongly preferred)
Knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws
Experience with payroll processing and HRIS systems (BambooHR a plus)
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to handle sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality
Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

Manage job postings, applicant tracking, and candidate communication
Conduct pre-screens and coordinate interviews with hiring managers
Prepare and extend job offers and manage offer negotiations
Support workforce planning and hiring strategies
Coordinate new hire onboarding and first-day orientation
Ensure all onboarding documentation is completed and compliant
Maintain a positive and organized onboarding experience
Support employee engagement initiatives and company culture programs
Maintain employee records and HR systems (BambooHR or similar)
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
Assist with policy development, updates, and employee handbook maintenance
Manage background checks and pre-employment requirements
Administer employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and other ancillary benefits
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits questions, enrollment, and issue resolution
Manage open enrollment process, including communication, system updates, and employee support
Coordinate with benefits brokers and vendors to ensure accurate and timely administration
Maintain accurate benefits records and ensure proper deductions and payroll alignment
Process qualifying life events and ensure compliance with applicable regulations
Assist with reporting, audits, and required filings
Process payroll and ensure accuracy of wages, commissions, and bonuses
Audit payroll data and resolve discrepancies
Support benefits administration and employee questions
Assist with compensation tracking and reporting
Serve as a resource for employee questions and concerns
Support performance management and employee development processes
Partner with leadership on employee relations matters
Promote a positive and professional workplace culture