Human Resources Generalist Job at Athena Resource in Minneapolis

Please note: This position requires you to live in the Twin Cities Metropolitan area. Relocation assistance is not available.

Athena Resource, LLC provides outsourced Human Resources (HR) and Employee Benefit services to a multitude of employers in various industries. The Human Resource (HR) Generalist plays a vital role in the organization by managing various Human Resource (HR) functions for Athena Resources HR clientele. A successful HR Generalist will be a highly organized, detail-oriented individual who can multitask and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment. They should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with employees and management. Additionally, the HR Generalist should have a strong commitment to confidentiality and professionalism while maintaining compliance with labor laws and regulations.

The roles and responsibilities of an HR Generalist are as follows:

Responsibilities:

• Administer the organization's HR initiatives, policies, and practices

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws; support external and internal audits (e.g., OSHA, EEOC, SOC 2).

• Lead and support employee hiring, onboarding, and training programs

• Facilitate company-wide meetings, training sessions, and employee engagement activities

• Maintain and manage employee records, ensuring accuracy and compliance

• Guide employees and managers on HR inquiries, performance, grievances, and employee relations issues

• Conduct employee exit interviews and analyze trends for client reporting

• Collaborate with leadership teams to strengthen HR operations and organizational development

• Manage employee data, track HR metrics, and provide insights to drive improvements for multiple HR Client
  

• Act as a key resource for HR-related information needs and organizational development activities

• Manage employee data and perform analysis of HR metrics to identify trends and areas of improvement

• Administer payroll processing and audit payroll data for accuracy and compliance
  

• Provide on-site HR support to clients through frequent local travel

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources or related field preferred

• Strong understanding and knowledge of human resource principles and practices

• Interest in working across industries and engaging with diverse groups of people and leaders

• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite

• Exceptional organizational, time management, and attention to detail skills

• Proficiency with HR software platforms such as BambooHR, Rippling, and Paylocity, or similar systems

• Ability to multitask, balance multiple deadlines, and prioritize workload

• Dedicated home office space with reliable internet access

• Exceptional organizational, time management, and analytical skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with employees and management

• Strong commitment to confidentiality and professionalism

• Dependable vehicle for frequent local client travel

• 3-5 years of experience in HR or related field

• 2-5 years of experience with payroll preferred
• Working knowledge of employee benefits and common insurance terms

This position is offered on an at-will basis in accordance with Minnesota law.

At Athena Resource, LLC, we believe people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, disability, genetic information, age, marital or familial status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable laws.

We are also committed to ensuring accessibility for all applicants and employees. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at hr@athenaresource.com

Please note that final candidates may be subject to a background check and/or motor vehicle record review, as permitted under Minnesota law.

We welcome candidates who are excited about working across industries and building connections with diverse groups of people and leaders.

Compensation & Benefits
We want our team to feel supported, valued, and cared for. In addition to an hourly rate of $26$30 per hour (based on experience and qualifications), we offer:

• Retirement plan with company match

• Health and dental insurance

• Virtual primary care services

• Company-paid Critical Illness coverage

• Aflac Voluntary Benefits