Human Resources Generalist

Olmsted County has earned the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Best Places to Work - Southeast Minnesota designation.

Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience

Expected starting salary is $31.00 to $35.00. Full salary range is $30.99 - $51.76. 

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in human resources or related field.

OR

Associate's degree from an accredited college in human resources or related field and two (2) years of experience in a similar position as listed in the work functions.

OR

A combination of education and experience equivalent to four (4) years of experience in a similar position as listed in the work functions.

Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position. Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid driver's license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.

Nature of Work

Under general supervision, performs a variety of general Human Resources (HR) duties including, leave administration, recruitment, updating Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and records management. Supports the needs of assigned departments and provides quality customer service. May be assigned special projects or other work functions. Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

Examples of Work

• Administers the leave-of-absence process
• Updates employee data in HRIS system including performance increases, deductions and maintenance changes
• Maintains employee data in the time system
• Serves as first point of contact for assigned departments and provides support related to benefits, payroll and personnel processes
• Assists departments in the recruitment of employees, communicates with applicants on the status of the process; may participate on panel interviews
• Processes benefit changes (i.e. - birth, divorce, address change, and new employee setup)
• Collaborates with other HR staff on various projects, serves as back-up to other HR Generalists
• Assists with open enrollment including paperwork preparation, meeting with employees and follow-up
• Interprets and communicates HR policies
• Completes other activities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Broad knowledge of human resources functions and federal, state and local regulations regarding public sector employment
• Knowledge of the principles of payroll, benefits and personnel
• Ability to effectively organize, prioritize and take responsibility for daily workload and assignments
• Ability to perform detailed work rapidly and accurately while under time pressure and to remain flexible under changing priorities.
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.

Persons with disabilities: the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.