HR Generalist Jobs in Minnesota

Position Type:

Support Personnel/Human Resources Generalist

Date Posted:

6/12/2026

Location:

Dean Lakes Education Center

The SouthWest Metro Intermediate District #288 has a full-time opening for a Human Resources Generalist at the Dean Lakes Education Center in Shakopee, MN.

SouthWest Metro serves students in 11 member districts and 8 associate member districts across the southwestern Twin Cities metropolitan area with programs in Special Education, Career and Technical Education, Care & Treatment, Adult Education, and Alternative Education. We invite you to embrace your own value, potential, and ability at SouthWest Metro, while empowering others to discover theirs. We work to empower ALL learners to realize their self-worth through personalized educational instruction, connection to resources, and access to a supportive learning environment.

Description:

Assist the Human Resources Department in a collaborative, professional manner, primarily in the areas of leaves of absence and work compensation, benefits, employee maintenance activities, and being a resource to all employees.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Employee Maintenance:

- Input and manage employee data in HRIS and other personnel information systems, including seniority lists, years of service, FTEs, and evaluations.
- Scan and maintain employee documents in the records system.
- Maintain personnel files for current and former employees, ensuring compliance with employment laws and data privacy regulations.
- Manage and maintain I-9 records in compliance with federal regulations.
- Assist in the preparation and submission of federal, state, and agency reports, including the STAR and equity reports.
- Compile and enter data for personnel action agenda items, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Ensure proper documentation and input of employee status changes into HRIS, maintaining historic accountability for payroll accuracy.
- Prepare reports and draft correspondence related to human resources.
- Notify relevant departments of employee hires, departures, or status changes.
- Maintain licensure lists and track the completion of special permission forms.
- Process employee position changes and maintain accurate records by updating HRIS and other applicable systems.
- Act as a back-up for HR colleagues, including assisting with payroll and onboarding functions.

Leaves of Absence & Workers' Compensation:

- Guide employees through the leave of absence process, ensuring all necessary forms are completed.
- Track and manage leave requests while maintaining accurate records.
- Support workers' compensation claims and maintain related documentation and reports.
- Manage and process Minnesota Paid Leave requests, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, policies, and timelines.
- Coordinate and administer ADA accommodation requests, including tracking, documentation, and communication throughout the interactive process.

Benefits Administration:

- Assist employees and retirees with benefits enrollment, including medical, dental, life insurance, and long-term disability.
- Work closely with payroll to ensure timely and accurate benefit deductions.
- Verify health and dental billing statements against district insurance enrollment data to maintain accuracy.
- Support Open Enrollment processes.
- Maintain benefits databases and related records.

Other Duties:

- Perform additional HR-related tasks and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in Business or Human Resources Management;
- Previous experience in human resources preferred;
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing human resources;
- Knowledge of labor agreements and their impact on payroll and human resources;
- Knowledge of office practices and procedures;
- Knowledge of computerized human resources and payroll systems;
- Ability to operate general office equipment and tools;
- Ability to meet strict time deadlines and to prioritize work accordingly;
- Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions;
- Ability to perform work that requires close attention to detail;
- Ability to work as part of a team;
- Confidentiality;
- Outstanding social, interpersonal, telephone, customer service and teaming skills;
- Microsoft Office products and Google tools and applications;
- Enthusiastic, self-directed, detail-oriented and well-organized with proven ability to multi-task.

Pay & Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $64,000 to $85,000 annually. Competitive and comprehensive benefit package available:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options
- Dependent Care FSA
- Vacation and Sick Time
- Personal Time Off
- Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
- Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D
- 403(b) with a District dollar for dollar match
- TRA/PERA (Pension Plan)
- Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Pet Insurance

Application Procedure:

Apply Online at swmetro.k12.mn.us/employment_opportunities

Selection Procedure:

Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately until the position is filled. Those selected for interviews will be contacted.