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MISSION: Ridgewater College empowers diverse learners to reach their full potential and enrich their lives through personalized and relevant education in an accessible, supportive, and inclusive environment.
VISION: Ridgewater College is a student-centered educational leader focused on innovation, excellence and affordability.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES: Enterprising * Empowerment * Excellence * Diversity, Equity and Inclusion * Trust and Respect * Collaboration * Curiosity and Creativity * Accountability
EQUITY COMMITMENT: Ridgewater College is committed to providing welcoming and inclusive campuses that value and respect the unique experiences, needs and contributions of individuals and groups from every background and identity to ensure that each student, employees and community member has a genuine opportunity for participation and success.
Job Details
Working Title: Human Resources Generalist
Job Class: Human Resourses Specialist 1
Agency: Minnesota State Ridgewater College
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 12/5/2022
Closing Date: 12/19/2022
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: MN State Colleges & Universities / Willmar CC-Conf
Division/Unit: MnSCU Ridgewater College / Willmar CC Classified
Appointment Type: Full-Time Unlimited
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
Days of Work: Monday – Friday
Travel Required: No
Salary Range: $22.94 – $33.30 / hourly
Classified Status: Classified
Location: Willmar MN or Hutchinson MN
Re-Posting: No
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Telework Eligible: No
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans
The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
Job Summary
The HR Generalist, under the leadership of the Director of Human Resources, is accountable for providing on-site human resource services to employees and provides strategic and hands-on support for the HR function in the area of recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, benefits, compensation, and training serving the Hutchinson and Willmar Campus’ of Ridgewater College. This position assists the Director of Human Resources in all phases of human resources within the college.
This position is considered confidential defined by M.S. 13.37 as it has access to and utilizes information pertaining to labor relations, it provides assistance and information for use in the development of a strike plan, and it will research/compile classification and compensation information to respond to equity proposals for salary ranges for classes under review in collective bargaining negotiations.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, public policy or similar OR two years para-professional experience performing HR work in selection, classification, or transactions relating to employment and staffing. Experience with recruitment and selection to ensure that all affirmative action/equal opportunity, data practices, and procedures are followed.
Federal and MN employment laws and MN personnel laws and rules and collective bargaining unit agreements sufficient to ensure daily work complies with laws.
Strong written and oral communication and customer service skills sufficient to create clear and concise documentation and present information in one-on-one and group settings.
Manage time sufficient to meet deadlines and assume increased responsibility to multi-task and prioritize with limited direction.
Excellent decision-making skills with the ability to analyze complex information, research answers to problems and/or concerns, and/or create reports for management.
Experience and ability to interact respectfully with diverse populations.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with recruitment, onboarding, employee training programs, benefits administration, retirement programs, employee engagement and recognition programs, and organizational structure and succession planning.
Knowledge of State and/or MnSCU personnel policies and procedures, MnSCU labor contracts and system policies.
Knowledge of State and MnSCU programs such as SCUPPS and SEMA4.
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional HR development.
In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
Application Details
How to Apply
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected]. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
If you have questions about the position, contact Jane Bohlsen at [email protected] or 320-222-6075.
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Jane Bohlsen at [email protected].
About Ridgewater College
A Minnesota community and technical college with campuses in Willmar MN and Hutchinson MN, Ridgewater offers more than 100 educational programs in transfer education, transfer options, and technical education.
Why Work for Us
Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:
95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule
Comprehensive Benefits
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:
Public pension plan
Training and professional development
Paid vacation and sick leave
11 paid holidays each year
Paid parental leave
Low-cost medical and dental coverage
Prescription drug coverage
Vision coverage
Wellness programs and resources
Employer paid life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Health care spending and savings accounts
Dependent care spending account
Tax-deferred compensation
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition reimbursement
Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
Other Information
Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected]. Please indicate what assistance is needed.
