Human Resources Generalist

Job Relationships Department: Human Resources Supervisor: Director of Human Resources/Education Supervises: None Job Summary The Human Resources Generalist performs duties at the professional level and carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: employee relations, performance management, policies, recruiting, benefits, leaves of absence, employment, and compliance. Job Setting Hybrid. Orientation and onboarding will be conducted onsite, with a transition to a hybrid schedule based on position needs. Compensation We are committed to providing wage ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on experience, education and internal equity considerations. The wage range for this position is $66,820.62-$94,334.99 annually. This range reflects the base salary for this position. Key Accountabilities Provides consultation, support and resources to leaders on employee relations, recruiting, benefits, compensation, performance management, and employee/organization development needs. Administers and tracks leave of absence requests, including FMLA, MN Paid Leave, Medical leave, and/or discretionary leaves. Supports and serves as subject matter expert on leave of absence administration ensuring compliance with leave laws to include ADA and FMLA. Answers all questions related to leave requests. Collaborates with HR team regarding requirements and policy changes related to leaves and time off (Earned Sick and Safe Time, Paid Time off, Sick Time, etc). Continuously monitors Leave of Absence employee payroll, tracking number of hours allowed for FMLA time. Tracks employee leave time for PERA purposes. Supports department leader by supporting, investigating and facilitating resolution to employee relations matters. Coordinates action plans with leaders relative to employee relations strategies. Employee Event Coordination and Planning Plans and coordinates employee events to reward and recognize employees. Engage and coordinate with vendors to ensure employee events are professional and attractive to employees. Recruitment Sources job candidates using a variety of means including networking, relationship-building, referrals, postings, social media and targeted marketing. Represents NH+C in career fairs and various recruitment and community events. Assesses, and screens qualified candidates for referral to hiring managers. Confirms selections with necessary validations and extends employment offers. Finalizes selection process, ensures pre-employment conditions are met and extends offers. Initiates on-boarding processes. Coordinates with HR team and NH+C leaders for successful onboarding. Participates and guides compensation discussion to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness. Provides guidance and interpretation of policies to employees and leaders, ensuring equitable, consistent, and correct application and administration of policies, and compliance with state and federal employment regulations. Coaches and guides managers on best practice employee relations, performance management, and other employment areas. Guides and supports leaders in the preparation and completion of Initial and Annual Performance Reviews. Represents Northfield Hospital + Clinics in unemployment compensation cases and prepares responses to UC claims. Drafts new and updates existing Human Resources policies. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, HR Management or related field, or a comparable level of related experience 2-3 years Human Resources experience Ability to coach employees and leaders through complex employee relations matters Ability to research and analyze data Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification, preferred Schedule 80 hours per two-week pay period Monday through Friday, core hours of 8:00 AM-5:00 PM BenefitsPaid Time Off accrued starting on first paycheck Medical, Dental, and Vision (discount plan) coverage Flexible Spending Accounts Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance Pension Plan (PERA) with 7.5% employer match Optional 457(b) Retirement Plans Tuition Reimbursement Loan Forgiveness Eligibility - PSLF + MN state programs for qualifying roles Employer-Provided Certifications + Continuing Education Additional perks: Free On-Site Parking, Qualified Bilingual Staff Program, Employee Assistance Program, and discounts on cafeteria, scrubs, and OTC pharmacy items About Us Northfield Hospital + Clinics is a trusted, independent healthcare system with more than 800 employees. We're recognized for our collaborative work environment and strong commitment to high-quality patient care and community impact. We're proud to be named to Becker's 2025 list of "100 Great Community Hospitals." Our services span the full spectrum of hospital and clinical care, with our main hospital located in Northfield, MN, and primary and specialty clinics in Northfield, Lakeville, Farmington, Faribault, and Kenyon-along with Urgent Care locations in Northfield, Lakeville, and Farmington. We offer care across 48 specialties and serve patients at 22 locations throughout the south metro and southern Minnesota. Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find meaningful opportunities, supportive teams, and a chance to make a real difference here. This job posting is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities required of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Compensation, benefits, work schedules, and other terms and conditions of employment are subject to change in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and collective bargaining agreements, if applicable. #IND101

Created: 2026-03-05