HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

Grand Forks Public Schools is seeking a seasoned and detail-oriented Human Resources Generalist to join its on-site HR team in Grand Forks, ND. The role centers on benefits administration and leave management, while also supporting recruitment, employee relations, and a broad range of HR functions. The position offers a salary range of USD 60,652 to 75,192 per year and requires a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field, plus at least three years of HR experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and supplemental plans
• Serve as the primary contact for benefits questions, enrollment, and eligibility
• Coordinate annual open enrollment, including communications and system updates
• Collaborate with benefit carriers and third-party administrators to resolve issues and ensure compliance
• Maintain accurate benefit records and ensure timely reporting and audits
• Support ACA compliance reporting and related data tracking
• Administer all employee leave programs, including FMLA, sick, personal, and other district-specific leaves
• Track, approve, and document leave requests in accordance with federal and state law and district policy
• Communicate with employees and supervisors regarding leave eligibility, requirements, and return-to-work processes
• Ensure FMLA compliance and coordinate required documentation
• Maintain accurate leave records within the HRIS system
• Assist with posting positions, screening applicants, and coordinating interviews
• Support hiring managers through recruitment and onboarding processes
• Participate in job fairs and recruitment initiatives as needed
• Ensure compliance with hiring procedures and documentation requirements
• Provide front-line HR support for employee questions and concerns
• Assist with employee relations matters, including documentation and investigation support
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all employee interactions
• Support the HR Director with disciplinary documentation and performance-related processes
• Occasionally serve as acting HR lead in the absence of the HR Director
• Provide guidance to staff and administrators on HR policies and procedures
• Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and initiatives
• Support HR projects, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts
• May provide informal guidance or training to HR support staff or interns

Requirements

• At least 3 years of progressively responsible HR experience
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and time-management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• PHR or SHRM-CP credentials are preferred

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Supplemental plans

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• The role requires frequent sitting, walking, and standing
• Occasional lifting up to 60 pounds, with the ability to reach, stand, walk, carry, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, sit, and/or crawl
• Adequate hearing and vision to communicate effectively and convey information clearly
• Maintain sound mental capacity to engage with others
• Prolonged periods of sitting; primarily office-based with occasional district travel

Terms of Employment

• Twelve (12) months

Evaluation

• Annual written evaluation by the Human Resources Director