Human Resources Generalist at Salas O’Brien

Human Resources Generalist - Bloomington, MN (onsite to hybrid)

The Human Resources Generalist plays a key role in delivering essential HR services across the employee lifecycle. This position provides operational and administrative support in the areas of recruitment, onboarding and offboarding, benefits administration, compliance, employee engagement, and HR data management. The HR Generalist serves as a point of contact for employee inquiries, helps coordinate the internship program, and contributes to the ongoing development of HR programs and practices. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, a service-oriented mindset, and the ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the full cycle of onboarding for new hires, including welcome communications, first-week schedules, and facilitation of HR orientation.
• Support employee offboarding, including IT and payroll notifications, preparation of termination documentation.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee HR-related questions, ensuring timely and professional support.
• Assist with the recruitment process, including submitting new job requisitions, and candidate communication for onboarding. Support participation in career fairs and recruiting events.
• Contribute to the planning and administration of the internship program, including onboarding, coordination with hiring managers, intern events, and program feedback collection.
• Support benefits administration, including open enrollment and employee inquiries and communication.
• Maintain accurate and compliant employee personnel files and records.
• Prepare or assist in preparing HR correspondence, forms, reports, and documentation.
• Assist in the development, documentation, and rollout of HR programs, policies, and initiatives.
• Perform HRIS data entry and partner with payroll for accurate processing of employee transactions.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills; able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of HR principles, practices, and employment regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams); experience with HRIS platforms preferred. Experience with UKG is a plus.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a similar Human Resources role.
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar certification is a plus.

Core Competencies

• Collaboration & Partnership: Builds effective relationships to deliver consistent, people-centered solutions.
• Communication: Communicates clearly and professionally, fostering understanding and trust.
• Integrity & Confidentiality: Handles sensitive matters with discretion and professionalism.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a dynamic, growing, and evolving environment.
• Service Mindset: Demonstrates empathy and responsiveness in supporting team members.
• Continuous Improvement: Seeks ways to enhance HR processes and team member experience.

Compensation:

The expected base salary range for this role is $70,000 - $80,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and team member assistance resources
• Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

Location: Bloomington, MN (onsite to hybrid)

About Us:

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is a team member -owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all team member s and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.