Senior Human Resources Generalist

Forum Communications Company • Fargo, ND

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Forum Communications Company is a family-owned media and technology leader with more than a century of delivering trusted, quality journalism and innovative business solutions. Storytelling is at the heart of who we are, but today, we’re so much more than a newspaper. As one of the Upper Midwest’s leading media organizations, we’re driving the future across print and digital news, sports streaming, technology, broadcasting, commercial printing, and full-service agency advertising. The Senior HR Generalist provides day-to-day HR support and guidance aligned with business goals. This role leads and executes company-wide recruiting efforts, ensuring the organization attracts, hires, and retains top talent. This role is both hands-on and strategic and provides expertise in assigned areas of talent acquisition, employee relations & development, compliance and other projects as necessary. This position will work primarily out of our Corporate office in Fargo, ND, and work a standard Monday - Friday schedule during normal business hours.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience and/or education in an HR related area of study.
• Deep knowledge of sourcing strategies, selection techniques, and recruiting tools.
• Ability to travel on occasion between FCC locations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong focus on relationship-building with leadership at your assigned business units.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• The ability to collaborate with multiple departments across the organization is critical in the success of this role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Approach challenges with a solution mindset.
• Proficient with computers and able to quickly learn various software programs, including HRIS and talent management systems.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to travel on occasion.
• Infectious energy.
• Ability to influence.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary HR point of contact for a set of assigned business units/locations, building strong relationships with both leaders and employees.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, corrective action, and coaching conversations.
• Support managers with performance reviews, development planning, and succession discussions.
• Interpret and apply company policies, employment laws, and best business practices consistently and fairly.
• Partner with leadership on headcount changes and organizational needs.
• Handle investigations and employee concerns with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Own and manage full-cycle recruiting for all positions across all divisions of the company, from intake through offer and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, ideal candidate profiles, and hiring timelines.
• Develop and update job descriptions, post openings, screen candidates, coordinate interviews, and facilitate hiring decisions, including offer letter review and approval.
• Leverage social media platforms to tell the FCC story, position the company as an employer of choice, and attract diverse talent.
• Ensure a positive, consistent candidate experience that reflects the company’s values and culture.
• Manage relationships with external recruiters, job boards, and other sourcing partners as needed.
• Track recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, candidate pipeline, hiring trends) and identify, recommend, and implement opportunities for improvement.
• Continuously evaluate and improve recruiting processes, tools, and employer branding.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision packages
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Additional options for critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Retirement benefits with company match
• Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours

What This Job Offers

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