Human Resource Generalist

Salary : $30.60 - $42.84 Hourly

Location : Faribault, MN

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 2025-018

Department : Administration

Opening Date : 02 / 14 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 3 / 2025 2 : 12 PM Central

Job Summary

The Human Resource Generalist provides a full range of professional level human resource services in the areas of; recruitment, benefits, leave management, employee relations, performance management, payroll processing, employee wellness, and other administrative responsibilities to ensure the effective administration of human resources. Provides assistance to the Human Resources Manager with the operational, procedural aspects, and compliance of the County's policies and procedures.

Examples of Duties

• Administers recruitment; assists and supports hiring managers with recruitment, manages and coordinates the interview process, develops interview and supplemental questions, assists with interviewing and selection, and coordinates the hiring, onboarding and orientations processes.
• Administers countywide employee medical and health benefit programs; implementing, communicating, providing input to benefits policies, coordinating annual benefit open enrollment and planning modifications to existing benefit programs.
• Coordinates the employee performance appraisal processes.
• Assists HR Manager with employee relations duties.
• Assists HR Manager with the County's labor relations activities.
• Performs general Human Resource activities, and other administrative duties and tasks.
• Performs other duties as necessary.

Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

The job requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in human resources or related field, and two (2) years of experience in human resources or in a similar position as listed in the essential duties or a combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate's degree in human resources, business administration or related field, and three (3) to four (4) years in human resources, payroll or related experience in a similar position as listed in the essential duties. Must pass criminal background check which includes fingerprinting.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS :

Experience in human resource operations within a municipality, experience with NEOGOV applicant tracking software and ADP human resources management software, and Professional in Human Resource (PHR) certification and / or Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP).

Supplemental Information

HOURS : Must be available during normal business hours, Monday thru Friday, 8 : 00am - 4 : 30pm. Position is fulltime, 40 hours per week.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION : Non-exempt, Non-Union - Grade 10

Rice County offers a complete benefit package including medical, dental, life insurance, pension, holiday, vacation, sick leave and long-term disability insurance.

County employees are eligible for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

For additional information, please follow the link to the Rice County website :

Answers to the Supplemental Questions must be supported by the "Education," "Work Experience" or "Skills" section of the job application. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview.By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal.

Do you have a valid driver's license?

Do you possess Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in human resources or related field, and two (2) years of experience in human resources or in a similar position, supported by the employment history section of your application?

Do you have an associate's degree in human resources, business administration or related field, and three (3) to four (4) years in human resources, payroll or related experience in a similar position, supported by the employment history section of your application?

If you answered "no" to question three and / or four, please explain further how your education and experience meet the minimum qualifications for this position. If not applicable, please indicate "N / A."

Do you possess current PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or other professional HR certification?

In what types of organizations have you worked in a Human Resources role (Select all that apply).

Which best describes your years of professional level human resources experience?

Please select program areas from the following list where you have at least two years professional level human resources experience :

Please list any human resource information systems (HRIS / HR / Benefits / Payroll / Timekeeping software systems, etc.) that you have worked with; and describe how you have used the systems in your work, as well as your level of proficiency. If not applicable, list NA.

Which best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Word

Which best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel?

Which best describes your level of proficiency with Microsoft Publisher?

Required Question

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