Human Resources Generalist jobs in Rochester, MN

Description

Department:  Human Resources

Days of Work: Monday - Friday

Pay range minimum: $24.76 per hour

Location: Rochester, MN

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Schedule: Full time

Hours/Pay Period: 80 

Remote Worker: No

Job Summary

The Human Resources Generalist assists in the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department. The primary role of the HR Generalist is the “applicant/employee experience” from recruitment throughout employment. Typical functions of this position include, but are not limited to: partnering with organization hiring teams to recruit and select qualified applicants for open positions; supporting the employee onboarding experience through facilitation of orientation and mentoring programs; and assisting with a variety of HR-related tasks spanning all HR functional areas.

Duties and Responsibilities

Partners with organization hiring teams to recruit and select qualified applicants for open positions.

• Assists in updating and creating job descriptions.
• Expands organizational recruitment networks and activities to attract a high quality and diverse applicant pool.
• Develops job postings and application screening questions.
• Conducts initial applicant screens as requested.
• Coordinates and may participate in interview processes.
• Designs selection materials (interviews, assessments, etc.) to identify the required position competencies.
• Communicates conditional and formal job offers to candidates.
• Orders background checks, pre-employment drug screens, and bondability verifications.
• Communicates timely with applicants who are not selected to advance in the recruitment process.
• Effectively utilizes the HRIS system for recordkeeping, applicant communication, and managing the hiring process. 

Supports the employee onboarding experience through facilitation of orientation and mentoring programs.

• Schedules and conducts new hire orientation at the time of hire.
• Assists hiring managers with developing an onboarding process, including the development of training goals and timelines.
• Coordinates and facilitates a quarterly orientation session.
• Assists in coordinating the mentorship program for new employees, which may include matching mentors/mentees, training mentors, and evaluating ongoing program effectiveness.

Assists with a variety of HR-related tasks spanning all HR functional areas.

• Assists supervisors with performance coaching and less complex performance concerns as assigned.
• Administers the organization Employee Recognition Policy in monitoring employee eligibility, distributing awards, and tracking distributed/future awards for payroll and budget purposes.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Maintains current employee records in accordance with the document retention schedule.
• Assists in maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and reviewing/revising policies and practices.  
• Conducts training for supervisors and/or employees on HR-related matters as requested.
• May assist with review of time records, payroll, benefits, or leave administration as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Labor Relations, or related field AND at least three years of experience working in human resources. 

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Desirable Qualifications

• SHRM certification
• Experience with using an HRIS System

All employees must be bondable by MEFCU’s insurance policy. Continued employment is subject to maintaining favorable bondable status per insurance standards.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Employees in this position are expected to possess and demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout their employment:

Knowledge of: state and federal employment-related laws and regulations; trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources and employment law; web-based recruitment platforms; competency-based selection processes; behavioral-based interviewing techniques; and effective training methods.

Skill in: verbal, written and interpersonal communication; negotiation and conflict resolution skills; organization; attention to detail; time management; analytical and problem-solving skills; Microsoft Office Suite; and teaching/training others.

Ability to: meet deadlines; act with integrity, model professionalism; maintain confidentiality; and work independently and as part of a team.

Physical and Environmental Criteria 

This physical effort required to perform this position is best described as: Sedentary - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. The majority of this position involves computer work, which requires fine dexterity in the continuous movement of the wrist and fingers.

Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include: sight, hearing, touch. 

Environmental conditions that may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include: NONE.