Human Resources (HR) Generalist

Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center•Winona, MN

3d•$22 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist performs a broad range of professional Human Resources functions that support daily HR operations and the employee lifecycle. This position partners employees and leadership to administer recruitment, onboarding, benefits, leave administration, employee relations, HR systems, compliance, training, performance management, and employee engagement while promoting a positive workplace culture and supporting compliance with organizational policies and applicable employment laws.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field required
Proficient verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
Strong organizational and time-management abilities with consistent attention to detail.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
Ability to maintain professionalism, integrity, and strict confidentiality.
Working knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and the ability to learn and effectively use HRIS and talent management systems, including BambooHR.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and a willingness to travel as needed to organization locations throughout SE MN.

Nice To Haves

two years of HR experience preferred

Responsibilities

Support the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Department; maintain accurate employee information in HRIS and other HR systems; process employee changes; generate routine reports; and support payroll, timekeeping, and other HR administrative functions.
Support the employee lifecycle from recruitment through separation, including recruitment, selection, onboarding, employee changes, development, engagement, and offboarding.
Provide first-level HR support to employees and supervisors; assist with employee concerns, conflict resolution, investigations, performance management, corrective action, and related processes; escalate complex or sensitive matters to the HR Manager.
Support employee benefit programs, leave and absence processes, workers' compensation, and related employee and vendor communications.
Maintain accurate and confidential personnel records; support HR compliance with applicable employment laws, regulations, employment documentation, required training, and organizational policies; assist with audits and reporting.
Support employee training, professional development, required certifications, performance reviews, and other employee development initiatives.
Support employee engagement, recognition, retention, workplace culture, employee events, surveys, and other HR programs and initiatives.
Assist with maintaining HR policies, procedures, forms, and employee handbook materials; stay current on HR practices and regulatory changes; and identify opportunities to improve HR processes and services.