Human Resources Generalist (Hybrid Work Schedule)

$70,518 - $110,185/Yr

Dakota County (MN) - Hastings, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Hastings, MN

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

Come join a team whose contributions make a difference in the lives of Dakota County residents! The human resources generalist partners with management and stakeholders to provide expertise in recruitment, selection, and hiring of a diverse and talented workforce. This position provides expertise in management consultation, performance management, discipline, and investigations. Additionally, the HR generalist will provide support on leaves, reasonable accommodations, special projects, and other areas.

Responsibilities

• Identify management needs and assist in human resources areas such as workforce planning, staffing utilization, and policy interpretation and enforcement.
• Assess appropriate methods for recruiting and selecting applicants, work with departments to post jobs, and manage hiring processes.
• Consult and collaborate on compensation, classification, benefits, leaves, and labor relations.
• Advise and partner with management on performance management, policy interpretation and professional development.
• Assist managers and supervisors to establish work goals and standards, and recommended approaches for assisting with resolving performance problems to improve productivity.
• In consultation with department management, recommend disciplinary actions and advises department management with regard to disciplinary policies and procedures.
• Advise departments regarding HR laws and regulations and provide guidance to ensure compliance with HR policies and practices.
• Independently manage assigned projects and initiatives.
• HRIS transactions and reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related area of study AND One year of HR experience as listed below.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience to total five years which must include at least one year of HR experience as listed below.
• Experience in staffing, recruitment, performance management, and other core human resources functions.
• Application of employment laws, rules, regulations, practices, and principles.
• General knowledge of public sector recruitment and selection procedures/practices.
• Knowledge of relevant Federal and State employment laws AND Public Employees Labor Relations Act (PELRA).
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and HRIS systems.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proven record of providing excellent service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication oral and written communication skills and the ability to deliver messages and communications professionally and positively.
• Use discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to identify and recommend process improvements and opportunities to gain efficiency.
• Ability to effectively work with applicants, employees and the general public in responding to inquiries and issues.
• Skill in reading comprehension sufficient to review and interpret written documents (e.g. position descriptions, correspondence, surveys, etc.)

Nice-to-haves

• Professional HR Certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, PHR)
• Three or more years of human resources experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and other benefits
• Excellent work-life balance
• Generous paid time off (accrual rate starts at four weeks per year)
• Eleven paid holidays each year and one floating holiday
• Pension with a generous employer contribution
• Ability to work from home some of the time