Human Resources Generalist

Lifeworks Services • Richfield, MN

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist leads full-cycle recruiting for Lifeworks, from requisition intake through accepted offer, and administers employee leave programs. Recruiting represents approximately half of the role. The position partners with hiring managers to attract, screen, and select qualified candidates; maintains recruiting data and metrics; and hands accepted offers to the HR Assistant for pre-employment processing and onboarding.

The role also administers FMLA, Minnesota Paid Leave, and other leave programs; responds to unemployment claims; analyzes turnover and exit data to strengthen retention; answers employee and manager questions about HR policies, benefits, and leave; and oversees the volunteer program. The Human Resources Generalist serves as a backup facilitator for new hire orientation and documents procedures and recommends process improvements.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, non-exempt position with a Monday–Friday schedule. It is based at Lifeworks Services in Richfield, with approximately 20% in-person work. The listed compensation is $26.75–$30.00 per hour, and the role is eligible for a yearly bonus.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of recruiting or HR Generalist experience, including full-cycle recruiting.
• Working knowledge of state and federal employment laws, including FMLA and Minnesota Paid Leave.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage many requisitions and cases at once.
• Ability to build relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and community partners.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to pass a Minnesota Department of Human Services background study and a drug test.
• Reliable transportation for work travel, such as recruiting events and on-site locations.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations; understand and communicate written and verbal directions; maintain confidentiality; attend reliably and punctually; work collaboratively; provide strong customer service; and work independently with excellent time management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience administering employee leave programs, such as FMLA or Minnesota Paid Leave.
• Experience with an HRIS and applicant tracking system; Paylocity experience is a plus.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for all open positions, from requisition intake through accepted offer.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand position needs and route new or changed positions to the Director of Human Resources for approval.
• Post and maintain openings in Paylocity, external job boards, and partner sites, ensuring postings include pay range and benefits information.
• Source candidates through job boards, community and workforce partners, and recruiting events, and represent Lifeworks at those events.
• Review applications, conduct phone screens, and schedule interviews with hiring managers.
• Extend offers within approved pay bands, prepare offer and rescission letters, and keep candidates and supervisors updated throughout the process.
• Hand accepted offers to the HR Assistant for contingencies and onboarding.
• Track candidates and maintain accurate applicant counts, recruiting spreadsheets, and dashboard metrics.
• Administer FMLA, Minnesota Paid Leave, and other leave programs, including intake, notices, tracking, and return-to-work coordination.
• Prepare the monthly turnover report and analyze exit interview and 60-day check-in feedback to identify retention trends.
• Review and respond to unemployment claims.
• Answer employee and manager questions about HR policies, benefits, and leave.
• Oversee the volunteer program and serve as backup facilitator for new hire orientation.
• Document recruiting and leave procedures and recommend process improvements.

Benefits

• 18 days of PTO accrued in the first year of employment.
• 11 paid holidays, including a personal holiday.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), and prescription drug coverage.
• Up to $3,000 annually in tuition reimbursement.
• 403(b) retirement plan, with a 3% employer contribution and matching up to 4% of employee contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Yearly bonus eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed