Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist (Twin Cities – Remote Flexibility)

We are partnering with a well-established, 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

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
• 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.