HR Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

On behalf of one of our clients, we are looking for an experienced Human Resources Generalist to join a state-wide, non-profit organization. This is an exceptional opportunity for professional growth, offering the chance to join a dedicated team passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

What you will do

As an HR Generalist, you will work alongside the Vice President of Human Resources to perform a variety of core HR functions including benefit administration, employee relations, compliance and leave management, talent acquisition, training, and general administrative support.

Key Responsibilities

Benefits Administration:

• Facilitate semi-monthly benefits meetings for new or newly benefits-eligible employees.
• Verify enrollment, assist with required forms, and ensure compliance with recordkeeping activities.

Employee Relations:

• Address employee concerns and conduct employee relations investigations.
• Provide guidance on policy interpretation, ensure compliance with employment laws, and facilitate mediation between employees and leadership to resolve disputes.

Leave of Absence Management:

• Serve as the primary HR contact for managing leave of absence processes, including generating required paperwork, maintaining leave tracking, and ensuring compliance with FMLA and statutory requirements.
• Process time entries for employees on leave, handle short-term disability documentation, and communicate with all stakeholders to ensure a smooth process.

Talent Acquisition:

• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand program needs and required competencies for job openings.
• Manage internal and external job postings through platforms such as ADP, HireClick, and Handshake.
• Partner with program leadership to attend career fairs and coordinate job boost requests.

Administrative Support:

• Prepare mailings to vendors, employees, and applicants, and provide HR materials to program leaders.
• Support various administrative tasks and complete ad-hoc projects as assigned.

Employee Support:

• Serve as a resource for employees on HR-related topics, responding promptly and effectively to inquiries.
• Address employment-related inquiries, escalating complex or sensitive matters to the Vice President of Human Resources as needed.

Policy & Compliance:

• Assist with the development, revision, and communication of HR policies and procedures.
• Generate and review compliance reports such as ACA, OSHA, and EEO.
• Monitor employee immunization records to meet medical interpretation service requirements.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws, recommending best practices as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an HR Generalist/HR Business Partner or similar role is required
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) and/or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) credential(s) preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of employee relations and federal and state employment laws
• Familiar with worker’s compensation, benefits and leave administration.

Other Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail in all work performed.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, manage multiple assignments simultaneously, and apply sound logic in planning and prioritizing tasks.
• Apply critical thinking, utilize available resources, and follow documented instructions to independently complete assigned tasks/projects.
• Proficient in Office applications; Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Experience utilizing HRIS/ATS platforms; ADP preferred.

Compensation: $62,000-66,000 DOE

Benefits Offered

• 401K Match
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans with HSA & FSA options
• $20,000 company paid basic term life insurance
• Employee Recognition
• Employee Assistance Program

Working Conditions

The position involves working in a standard office environment, with regular business hours, and occasional travel to satellite locations.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.