Human Resources Specialist

Human Resources Specialist – Rural Psychiatry Associates

Join our growing HR team and play a critical role in maintaining consistency and compliance across the organization. The HR Specialist will develop, maintain, and enforce policies and procedures, serving as a reliable backup across all other HR functions.

At Rural Psychiatry Associates, our mission is to provide high-quality mental health care to underserved communities. We offer both in-person and telemedicine services across North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Minnesota, Utah, Alaska, and beyond, serving hospitals, clinics, schools, and senior living facilities.

• Location
  :
  Grand Forks, ND office
• Policy & Procedure Focus
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  Develop, update, and enforce HR policies and procedures to ensure consistency, compliance, and fairness
• Compliance Monitoring
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  Ensure adherence to labor laws, licensing requirements, training deadlines, and organizational standards
• Backup Support
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  Serve as a backup for recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, and employee engagement functions
• Employee & Supervisor Support
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  Provide guidance and education on policy interpretation and ensure accountability

• Draft, update, and enforce HR policies and procedures across all departments
• Educate and support managers and employees in understanding and applying policies
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and internal HR regulations
• Investigate policy violations and assist in disciplinary processes as needed
• Maintain accurate and confidential HR records, personnel files, and compliance data
• Serve as backup for recruitment and onboarding processes (postings, interviews, verifications, orientation materials)
• Backup for payroll processing and reporting support
• Backup for benefits administration (enrollments, terminations, changes, and open enrollment)
• Backup for employee engagement and recognition initiatives
• Assist with HR projects, reporting, and organizational initiatives as assigned

• Education
  :
  Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required. HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) strongly preferred.
• Experience
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  Prior HR experience with policy development, compliance, or employee relations preferred.
• Skills
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  Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and compliance requirements; excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills; ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality; proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Long & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (accrual based on hours worked)
• Paid Holidays

If you are ready to take the lead in policy and compliance while supporting a dynamic HR team, apply today to join Rural Psychiatry Associates.