GENERALIST, HR - UNIVERSITY OF MN - MINNEAPOLIS

Job Summary

Working as an HR Generalist, your primary focus will be to support the Human Resources function so that it meets both the needs of the business and of our associates. The HR Generalist will take a lead role in many areas including the hiring non-exempt associates and managing data associated with several areas. This role will report to an HR Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures all Company HR related policies are applied consistently.
• Objectively coaches associates and management through complex and difficult issues.
• Provides guidance to management on appropriate disciplinary action.
• Affords assistance in on-site investigations.
• Maintains and coordinates associate recognition programs.
• Ensures compliance with all federal and state laws.
• Regularly runs and/or reviews HR activity reports.
• Supports internal customer survey and associate engagement survey interpretation/feedback process.
• Attends department manager meetings to increase HR visibility, conducts classroom training, provides assistance and implements HR initiatives.
• Reviews any request for pay increases or other status changes to ensure internal equity and consistency.
• Processes status change forms.
• Prepares, coordinates and presents HR related topics and other HR related training.
• Acts as the diversity champion by leading assigned tasks and corporate diversity activities including diversity recruiting, retention and promotion goals.
• Assists in the creation of Personal Development Plans, as appropriate, for associates.
• Participates in the Annual Performance Appraisal process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field preferred.
• Three plus years human resources generalist experience preferred.
• Intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills; advanced skills preferred.
• Strong presentation skills required.

Benefits

• Full benefits including health, dental, vision, 401K, and PTO.