Human Resources Generalist (MN)

Prep Network•Plymouth, MN

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role plays a critical part in ensuring a consistent, high-quality employee experience by helping to manage key people operations processes. This includes driving the hiring workflow, managing onboarding workflows and employee lifecycle milestones, and overseeing contractor and event staff payments. The role requires bringing structure and accountability while maintaining HR compliance and administrative standards, and supporting engagement programs that reinforce the company culture. This position is centered on operational excellence and reliability to ensure timely and effective outcomes for both people and the business. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, comfortable managing multiple workflows, enjoys creating structure, and cares deeply about delivering a consistent, people-first experience grounded in strong processes and compliance.

Requirements

Strong foundational knowledge of HR compliance, including exposure to multi-state regulations, payroll practices, and 1099 contractor management.
3-5 years of experience in HR, People Operations, or a related field, ideally in a fast-paced or small-team environment with hands-on exposure to hiring, onboarding, and compliance.
Experience supporting or owning hiring workflows and key employee lifecycle processes, with a focus on consistency, follow-through, and a strong candidate and employee experience.
Clear, professional communicator who builds trust easily and shows up as a reliable, positive presence for employees, managers, and candidates alike.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, create structure, and ensure nothing falls through the cracks. Takes ownership and follows things through to completion.
Comfortable working across HR and productivity tools (HRIS platforms like Paycor or similar, Excel, Google Workspace, Asana, Slack), with the ability to maintain clean, reliable systems.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. Only U.S. citizens will be considered for this role at this time.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting multi-state employees or 1099 contractor workflows, including a basic understanding of varying state requirements.
Experience helping implement, optimize, or improve HR systems and workflows (HRIS, ATS, onboarding processes, etc.).
Proactive, resourceful, and motivated to take ownership without needing constant direction.
Able to think critically, navigate ambiguity, and find practical solutions quickly.
Familiarity with EOS frameworks and operating in a structured, accountability-driven environment.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, HR Certification, or demonstrated investment in growing HR knowledge and expertise.

Responsibilities

Manage HR compliance processes accurately and in a timely fashion, including state registrations, new hire reporting, workers’ compensation reporting, required training tracking, and payroll compliance audits.
Own the end-to-end payment process for event staff and contractors. Serve as the primary point of coordination between operations, payroll, and finance.
Own the day-to-day execution of the hiring process, including job postings, applicant flow, candidate communication, screening calls, reference checks, and maintaining workflow in JazzHR.
Manage onboarding workflows and employee lifecycle processes, including new hire setup and coordination of reviews. Ensure employees and managers stay on track with key milestones and expectations.
Execute key employee engagement and recognition programs. Support initiatives that strengthen culture, improve retention, and enhance the employee experience.