Human Resources · Minneapolis, MN

HR Generalist jobs in Minneapolis, MN

HR generalists handle a bit of everything in human resources: onboarding, benefits questions, records, policy, and employee support. They are often the first stop for people questions at smaller companies.

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$25–$51/hr
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$76k
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Human Resources Director

Brainerd Lakes Economic Development Corporation · Minneapolis, MN
$100k - $110k

facility is searching for a Human Resources Director to lead the HR functions of the business. The Human Resources Director provides... ...field. Six or more years of HR business partner, strong generalist and/or HR lead…

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Human Resources Manager

Our Saviour's Community Services · Minneapolis, MN · Full-time
$65k - $71k

including HSA; and participation in 401(k) retirement plan. This Role: The Human Resources Manager is responsible for the full scope of HR operations at OSCS, serving as a department of one. This role ensures effective d…

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HR Generalist/Recruiter

Navita Health · Minneapolis, MN · Full-time
$65k - $75k

primarily remote position and candidates must live in Minnesota, Ohio or South Carolina to be considered. POSITION OVERVIEW The HR Generalist/ Recruiter, in People Operations will align day-to-day People Operations in su…

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HR Operations Specialist

CSM Corporation · Minneapolis, MN
$60k - $80k

Job Description Job Description The HR Operations Specialist is responsible for supporting and maintaining the organization’s HR Information System (HRIS) and workforce management systems, primarily UKG Pro and UKG Workf…

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Benefit Manager

Robert Half · Minneapolis, MN
$80k - $85k

increased ownership, visibility, and the opportunity to influence how programs are managed and improved. This role will partner closely with HR leadership, vendors, brokers, and internal stakeholders to ensure benefits p…

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Senior Human Resources Generalist

MRA Recruiting Services · Minneapolis, MN · Full-time
$83.64k - $116.15k

SICK Senior Human Resources Generalist Minneapolis, MN Mission of the Role **This position is a hybrid role and requires to be in office 4 days per week.** The Senior HR Generalist serves as a trusted advisor to leaders…

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HR Generalist, Labor and Employee Relations

Walker Art Center · Minneapolis, MN
$80k

visual, performing, and media arts. The Role The Human Resources Generalist, Employee & Labor Relations serves as a key member of the Human... ...relations and labor relations. This role provides day-to-day HR partnershi…

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Human Resources Generalist

Ryan Companies US, Inc. · Minneapolis, MN · Full-time
$75k - $90k

Ryan Companies has an exciting opportunity for a Human Resources Generalist. This role serves as a key partner across all aspects of the HR team, with a particular focus on supporting the HR Business Partner (HRBP) team…

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HR Manager

RecruitBPM Demo · Minneapolis, MN
$25 per hour

Job Description Job Description Join our dynamic team as an HR Manager, where you will play a pivotal role in advancing our human resources functions within the IT sector. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly mot…

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What hr generalists earn in Minneapolis

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $25–$32 $51k–$66k
Mid level $32–$42 $66k–$87k
Senior $39–$51 $82k–$107k

Adjusted for the Minneapolis market from national ranges.

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What employers ask for

The skills these listings keep naming

Onboarding and offboardingBenefits administrationHRIS data managementEmployment law basicsEmployee relations supportRecruiting coordinationPolicy and handbook upkeepPayroll coordinationConfidentiality
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Interview questions worth rehearsing

With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for

What parts of HR have you owned versus supported?

Be precise: owned onboarding and benefits enrollment, supported investigations and reviews, for example. Honest scoping builds trust and sets you up to grow.

How do you handle an employee who comes to you with a sensitive complaint?

Show that you listen without promising outcomes, explain the process, document carefully, and escalate appropriately while limiting who knows.

Walk me through how you run onboarding for a new hire.

Cover the full arc from offer acceptance to day thirty: paperwork and systems, first-day experience, and check-ins. Mention anything you improved.

How do you keep employee records accurate and compliant?

Mention HRIS hygiene habits, retention rules, separating medical files, and periodic audits of I-9s and required documentation.

Tell me about a time you had to interpret a policy for a gray-area situation.

Show judgment: you read the policy's intent, checked precedent for consistency, consulted your manager or counsel when needed, and documented the decision.

How do you handle open enrollment season?

Describe planning backward from deadlines, clear employee communication, coordinating with brokers, and cleaning up data so payroll deductions land correctly.

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Resume tips that move the needle

For hr generalists specifically — generic advice costs you here

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State the employee population you supported and whether you were the sole HR presence or part of a team.

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List the full spread of functions you touched, then flag the two or three you owned outright.

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Name your HRIS and payroll systems specifically, since generalist roles lean heavily on systems work.

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Quantify administrative outcomes, like onboarding cycles run, open enrollments completed, or audit findings closed.

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Include compliance specifics you have handled, such as I-9 audits, FMLA tracking, or handbook rewrites.

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Where this role goes

Typical progression

01 HR Coordinator
02 HR Generalist
03 Senior HR Generalist
04 HR Manager
05 HR Business Partner
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