Human Resources Generalist

Application Deadline: Sunday November 22, 2026

Position Information

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This position is a 1.0 FTE that supports the Human Resources Department. The salary range for this position is $65,333 to $81,661 annually, with the starting salary determined based on relevant experience. This position is fully benefit eligible, please see attached for benefit information.

This position requires 3 days per week in-person at our District Office in White Bear Lake, MN.

Nature of Work

The Human Resources Generalist serves as an operational partner to assigned employee groups, supporting the full employee lifecycle from onboarding through separation. This role acts as a primary point of contact for staff and administrators regarding benefit administration, leave management, workers' compensation, employee relations, training, compensation, HR information systems, labor relations, and performance evaluations.

The Generalist focuses on building proactive relationships and serves as the intake lead for all employee inquiries, coordinating directly with specialized functions—such as Benefits and Payroll—to ensure a seamless, supportive service experience across the workforce.

Typical Class Responsibilities

• Administers an assigned human resource's function or program; provides information and advice related to specific human resources processes and procedures to employees; recommends and advises staff on effective strategies to meet human resources goals, leave of absences and FMLA notice process; Gathers required documentation, reviews for completion and submits for approval; files and monitors worker compensation claims, alerts administrators of medical information and status to support “return to work” process.
• Performs research regarding human resources issues; compiles and evaluates data; tracks human resource metrics; recommends changes to policies, procedures, compensation, and/or strategies within assigned area; administers various HR systems; and monitors program compliance with internal and external regulations.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of operational records, reports, and presentations.
• Supports the full cycle of personnel changes for assigned areas (hiring, transfers, benefits, status changes, and terminations); ensures primary data integrity and technical accuracy for assigned areas.
• Acts as the primary point of contact for all employee and administrator inquiries; assists in the resolution of process and/or procedural inquiries from employees; facilitates the resolution of procedural questions and coordinates with specialized HR staff to ensure comprehensive support for specialized needs (e.g., benefits, leaves, pay).
• Analyzes and monitors departmental data, such as probationary lists and timelines, absence reports and performance evaluation cycles; provides proactive reports, tracking, and recommendations to administrators to ensure compliance.
• Participates in site visits and departmental meetings to provide visible HR support and foster a proactive, service-oriented culture.
• Identifies, evaluates, recommends, and maintains tools, technology, systems, and other resources to support activities in assigned areas.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Training and Experience Requirements

• An Associate degree and five (5) years relevant experience is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field with three (3) years of relevant experience is preferred.

Knowledge Requirements

• Human Resources principles and practices
• Human Resources programs
• Employee relations
• Training programs and principles
• Research methods
• Statistical principles related to human resources
• Report writing techniques
• Customer service principles
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations
• Recordkeeping principles
• Computers and related software applications

Skill Requirements

• Preparing and presenting information to employee groups
• Gathering, compiling, and organizing information
• Analyzing processes and making recommendations for improvement
• Performing mathematical calculations
• Analyzing data and information
• Providing customer service
• Applying local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations
• Preparing and maintaining records and reports
• Operating a computer and applicable software applications
• Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, use of fingers, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work

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. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.

Commitment to Equity

At Northeast Metro 916, equity means that everyone has access to what they need in order to learn, grow and thrive.

Northeast Metro 916 will not discriminate against individuals based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age or sexual orientation.