HR Generalist

Description

Human Resources Generalist (Twin Cities - Remote Flexibility)

We are partnering with a well-established, global professional services organization to identify a Human Resources Generalist to join their collaborative HR team.

⚠️ Important:
This role is remote-first but NOT fully remote. Candidates must be currently based in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area and able to attend occasional in-person training, team events, and onsite meetings. Applicants outside of the Twin Cities will not be considered.

About the Opportunity

This is a high-impact, mid-level HR Generalist role with a strong focus on employee relations and manager partnership. You'll support a large, professional employee population and act as a trusted advisor to leaders on performance, engagement, and workplace matters.

This role sits within a tenured, collaborative HR team and offers meaningful exposure beyond a traditional generalist scope - blending employee relations, performance management, and HR business partner-style support.

Key Responsibilities

+ Serve as a consultative HR partner to leaders, providing guidance on employee relations matters including employee concerns, workplace issues, and accommodations

+ Coach managers through performance-related conversations, development planning, and retention strategies

+ Support and participate in employee investigations, including documentation and appropriate escalation

+ Advise on attendance, performance challenges, and workplace accommodations in a compliant and thoughtful manner

+ Contribute to the ongoing execution and enhancement of performance management processes

+ Partner with managers to identify training and employee development opportunities

+ Assist in maintaining and updating policies, employee resources, and HR documentation

+ Support job description creation and updates across departments

+ Collaborate on HR projects, reporting, and process improvements

+ Partner cross-functionally with HRIS and internal teams to ensure data accuracy and system effectiveness

Requirements

What We're Looking For

+ 3+ years of experience in a true HR Generalist role (not solely specialized in one function)

+ Strong background in employee relations, performance management, and manager support

+ Experience in a professional services or corporate environment (legal, consulting, accounting, etc.) strongly preferred

+ Comfortable handling sensitive employee matters with professionalism and discretion

+ Proven ability to build relationships and influence managers at multiple levels

+ Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a willingness to ask questions and learn

+ Ability to manage multiple priorities in a remote work environment

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Experience with HR systems Microsoft Office tools

+ Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred

Work Environment & Location

+ Remote-first, with flexibility to work from home the majority of the time

+ Must be located in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul) area

+ Occasional in-person expectations include:

+ Initial onboarding/training (a few days per week at the start)

+ Periodic team meetings and company events

+ Office access available for those who prefer a hybrid setup, but not required

Compensation

$65,000 - $85,000 base salary, plus bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, retirement, generous PTO, and additional employee-focused perks.

Why This Role

+ True generalist scope with meaningful employee relations exposure

+ Opportunity to partner closely with leadership and influence employee experience

+ Stable, tenured HR team with strong internal growth paths

+ Remote flexibility without sacrificing team connection and culture

Local Applicants Only:
Due to the nature of this role, we are only considering candidates currently residing in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Relocation candidates or out-of-state applicants will not be reviewed.

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