The Human Resources Generalist leads full-cycle recruiting for Lifeworks, from requisition through accepted offer, and administers employee leave programs. Recruiting represents approximately half of the role. The HR Generalist partners with hiring managers to attract, screen, and select qualified candidates; maintains recruiting data and metrics; and hands accepted offers to the HR Assistant for pre-employment processing and onboarding. The role also administers FMLA and Minnesota Paid Leave, responds to unemployment claims, analyzes turnover and exit data to strengthen retention, and coordinates the volunteer program.

Position Title: Human Resources Generalist

Department: Human Resources

Hours: Full-time 40 hours/week, Monday – Friday (Non-Exempt)

Location: Lifeworks Services – Richfield / 20% in-person

Compensation: $26.75 -$30.00/hr.

Bonus Eligible: Yearly

What we offer employees

Lifeworks offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• 18 days of PTO accrued in the first year of employment
• 11 paid holidays (New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and a Personal Holiday)
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, short & long-term disability coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA), and prescription drug coverage
• Up to $3,000 annually in tuition reimbursement
• 403(b) retirement plan – Lifeworks contributes 3% of your salary and matches up to 4% of employee contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Why Work at Lifeworks

Lifeworks is an industry leader on the forward edge of partnering with people with disabilities in innovative, person-centered ways. Disability inclusion is our true north, guiding every service we provide and ensuring that people with disabilities have opportunities, can thrive, and defy expectations. The Lifeworks Team is collaborative, passionate, and strategic, using a person-centered approach to increase access in our communities.

You’ll succeed in this role if you:

• Are capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Able to understand and communicate written and verbal directions, including transmitting and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Have knowledge of full-cycle recruiting practices, sourcing strategies, and compliant interviewing and selection.
• Have working knowledge of FMLA, Minnesota Paid Leave, and other state and federal employment laws.
• Have regular attendance, reliability and punctuality is necessary to meet the needs of the business.
• Have excellent organizational skills.
• Possess excellent attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Are able to work collaboratively with various departments.
• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to navigate and provide exceptional customer service.
• Work independently with excellent time management skills.
• Must pass a background study with the Department of Human Services, a drug test, and have reliable transportation to use for work driving purposes (e.g., in-office, on-site training locations, etc.).

How you’ll be spending your time:

• Managing full-cycle recruiting for all open positions, from requisition intake through accepted offer.
• Partnering with hiring managers to understand position needs, and routing new or changed positions to the Director of Human Resources for approval.
• Posting and maintaining openings in Paylocity and on external job boards and partner sites, making sure every posting includes the pay range and benefits information.
• Sourcing candidates through job boards, community and workforce partners, and recruiting events, and representing Lifeworks at those events.
• Reviewing applications, conducting phone screens, and scheduling interviews with hiring managers.
• Extending offers within approved pay bands, preparing offer and rescission letters, and keeping candidates and supervisors updated throughout the process.
• Handing accepted offers to the HR Assistant for contingencies and onboarding.
• Tracking candidates through the hiring process and keeping applicant counts, recruiting spreadsheets, and dashboard metrics accurate and up to date.
• Administering FMLA, Minnesota Paid Leave, and other leave programs, including intake, notices, tracking, and return-to-work coordination.
• Preparing the monthly turnover report and analyzing exit interview and 60-day check-in feedback to identify retention trends.
• Reviewing and responding to unemployment claims, and answering employee and manager questions about HR policies, benefits, and leave.
• Overseeing the volunteer program and serving as backup facilitator for new hire orientation.
• Documenting recruiting and leave procedures and recommending process improvements.

• 2+ years of recruiting or HR Generalist experience, including full-cycle recruiting.
• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience administering employee leave programs, such as FMLA or Minnesota Paid Leave, is preferred.
• Working knowledge of state and federal employment laws, including FMLA and Minnesota Paid Leave.
• Experience with an HRIS and applicant tracking system; Paylocity experience is a plus.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage many requisitions and cases at once.
• Skill at building relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and community partners.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to pass a Minnesota DHS background study and a drug test.
• Reliable transportation for work travel, such as recruiting events and on-site locations.

Equity Statement:

Lifeworks strives to be radically accessible, diverse, equitable, and inclusive. We appreciate the vibrancy of differences, center the voices of silenced and marginalized people, and champion universal rights.

Lifeworks Services is committed to hiring people from a variety of diverse cultures with diverse life experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status; genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Lifeworks Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage members of diverse groups to apply.

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need an accommodation to apply or participate in an interview, please contact us at D365-HR@lifeworks.org or 651-454-2732, and we will be happy to support you.