Job Description:

Location: 2400 47th Avenue South, Grand Forks, ND 58201  
Job Category: Class Exempt  
Employee Type: Classified, 12‑Month  
Required Degree: Bachelor’s  
Minimum Experience: 3 Years  

Education  
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.

Qualifications  
- Minimum 3 years of progressively responsible HR experience.  
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and time‑management skills.  
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.  
- PHR or SHRM‑CP preferred.

Competencies  
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.  
- Customer‑service mindset.  
- Ability to interpret policy and apply regulations consistently.  
- Problem‑solving and conflict‑resolution skills.  
- Ability to work independently and within a small HR team.  
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Job Summary  
The HR Generalist is a key member of the HR team, primarily responsible for **employee benefits administration** and **leave management**, while also supporting recruitment, employee relations, and other HR functions. The role requires strong organization, service orientation, and the ability to manage complex employee processes.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities  
Benefits Administration  
- Administer health, dental, vision, life, and supplemental benefit plans.  
- Serve as primary contact for benefit questions, enrollment, and eligibility.  
- Coordinate annual open enrollment.  
- Liaise with carriers and third‑party administrators.  
- Maintain accurate benefit records and reporting.  
- Support ACA compliance and data tracking.

Leave Administration  
- Manage all employee leave programs (FMLA, sick, personal, statutory, district‑specific).  
- Track, approve, and document leave requests.  
- Communicate eligibility, requirements, and return‑to‑work processes.  
- Ensure compliance with FMLA regulations.  
- Maintain accurate leave records in HRIS.

 Recruitment & Staffing Support  
- Assist with job postings, applicant screening, and interview coordination.  
- Support hiring managers through recruitment and onboarding.  
- Participate in job fairs and recruitment initiatives.  
- Ensure compliance with hiring procedures and documentation.

Employee Relations Support  
- Provide front‑line HR support for employee questions.  
- Assist with documentation and investigation support.  
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.  
- Support HR Director with disciplinary documentation and performance processes.

HR Generalist / Backup Leadership Duties  
- Serve as acting HR lead when HR Director is absent.  
- Provide guidance on HR policies and procedures.  
- Assist with policy development and HR initiatives.  
- Support HR projects, reporting, and continuous improvement.

Supervisory Responsibilities  
- May provide informal guidance or training to HR support staff or interns.

Work Environment & Physical Demands  
- Frequent sitting, walking, and standing.  
- Occasional lifting up to 60 lbs.  
- Ability to perform various physical movements (reach, bend, kneel, crouch, etc.).  
- Must be able to hear, see, and communicate effectively.  
- Office‑based with occasional district travel.  
- Prolonged periods of sitting.

Terms of Employment  
- Twelve‑month position.

Evaluation  
- Annual written evaluation by the Human Resources Director.

Base Pay: $60,652 – $75,192 per year