Human Resources Generalist

North40 Outfitters•Great Falls, MT

17h•Onsite

About The Position

North 40 Outfitters in Great Falls, MT is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join our team. We believe every team member plays a vital role in our success, and we’re looking for someone authentic, enthusiastic, and dedicated to putting service before self. As an HR Generalist, you will help foster a positive, productive workplace by supporting employee relations, guiding managers, and ensuring employee concerns are handled with fairness and consistency. You’ll also assist with workers’ compensation, leave management, and ongoing HR initiatives that strengthen our people and our culture. This position requires on-site work from Monday to Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with occasional after-hours work as needed. Additionally, some travel to our locations in Washington and Idaho may be required.

Requirements

8–10 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including significant experience at the HR Generalist level or above.
Deep working knowledge of employment law across Montana, Washington, and Idaho, along with applicable federal regulations.
Demonstrated expertise in managing complex employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, and leadership coaching.
Ability to operate with a high level of autonomy and step into the role with minimal onboarding, serving as the lead resource for employee relations in a mid-size organization.
Strong experience administering leave of absence programs and workers’ compensation.
Excellent communication, judgment, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and advise leaders at multiple levels of the organization.
High level of discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive and confidential information.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Proficiency with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP)

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, mediation, and disciplinary actions.
Lead and support employee relations strategies that promote a positive workplace aligned with company values.
Conduct thorough investigations into complaints, grievances, and policy violations.
Advise managers on performance issues, coaching, and corrective action.
Monitor engagement and retention trends and recommend culture-building initiatives.
Assist in reviewing and updating HR policies to ensure compliance and alignment with best practices.
Assist with workers’ compensation claims and leave of absence programs (FMLA, ADA, and others).
Provide backup support for leave tracking and maintenance of confidential records.
Support recruitment, onboarding, and employee training efforts.
Contribute to HR policy development and implementation.
Support performance management and employee development programs.