Human Resources Manager

WACOSA offers a compassionate, mission driven workplace with a strong emphasis on collaboration, work-life balance, and professional growth. This onsite opportunity in Waite Park, Minnesota leads all HR functions to support an inclusive, compliant, and supportive environment. The organization has grown from a grassroots effort to serving more than 650 adults with disabilities across five program locations in Waite Park, St. Cloud, and Sauk Centre. If you value teamwork, stability, and a meaningful impact, this role provides a path to shape people operations in a purpose driven setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment for exempt and non-exempt staff; write and place advertisements; ensure recruiting, hiring, and termination processes follow WACOSA procedures and all applicable state and federal regulations.
• Monitor and analyze staff turnover; report findings to the Administrative Team and Board of Directors.
• Manage the employee satisfaction survey process and present results in a measurable format to the Board of Directors.
• Maintain ongoing communication with employees and respond to requests seeking benefit or policy guidance.
• Develop, recommend, and implement personnel policies and procedures; prepare and maintain the employee handbook on policies and procedures.
• Administer benefits, including claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment, and annual reevaluation of policies for cost effectiveness.
• Act as Plan Administrator for the 401(k) plan, health insurance plan, and other employee benefit plans as required; complete required yearly audits.
• Maintain required data for OSHA compliance and post the annual report.
• Oversee administration of the workers' compensation program.
• Provide direction for the Safety Committee; take notes and follow up on recommendations, safety drills, and related activities.
• Develop, maintain, and file the Affirmative Action program; prepare and file the EEO-1 Report annually; administer Family Medical Leave requests.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation through professional affiliations, training, and research.
• Advise WACOSA management on Human Resources policies and matters, making or recommending appropriate decisions.
• Act as Compliance Officer by reviewing, developing, implementing, monitoring, documenting, and reporting activities related to the WACOSA Compliance Program.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field, with a combination of education and experience considered.
• Three years of HR Generalist experience with applied knowledge of state and federal laws related to human resources, safety, and employee benefits.
• Well rounded HR Generalist background.
• Willing to submit to a motor vehicle check, criminal background check, and a post-offer drug screen.
• Valid driver's license and insurable driving record.
• PHR or SPHR certification is preferred.

Benefits

• No weekends
• No holidays
• Great full-time benefits
• Rapid accrual of paid time off
• Consistent schedule
• Supportive team environment
• Free telehealth

About WACOSA

From a grassroots beginning, WACOSA has grown to serve more than 650 adults with cognitive or physical challenges. The organization operates at five program locations in Waite Park, St. Cloud, and Sauk Centre, Minnesota.

WACOSA offers a broad spectrum of personal life enrichment activities, employment and career options, volunteering, and community connection opportunities. The clients helped shape an ever evolving menu of services designed to meet individual goals, needs, and aspirations.

Our mission is to provide individuals with disabilities the opportunity to work and live in their community.