League of Minnesota Cities
League of Minnesota Cities is hiring: HR Generalist in St Paul
League of Minnesota Cities, St Paul, MN, US, 55130
Salary: $101,000.00 - $113,000.00 Annually
Location : St. Paul, MN
Job Type: Full-time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: HRG-HR-09/2025
Department: Human Resources & Learning
Division: Human Resources
Opening Date: 09/15/2025
Closing Date: 10/5/2025 11:00 PM Central
Applicant Advisory: We welcome you as an applicant for employment with the League of Minnesota Cities. It is the League of Minnesota Cities' policy to provide equal opportunity in employment, and we are committed to building a diverse, welcoming, and respectful workforce. We seek and welcome candidate applications from historically underrepresented groups, such as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) women, LGTBQ+, and those living with disabilities as well as Veterans. The League of Minnesota Cities will not discriminate on the basis of race, natural hair styles and textures (including but not limited to "braids, locks, and twists"), color, creed, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, local human rights commission activity or any other basis protected by law. When requested to complete an application for the position we require that you furnish complete information, so we may accurately and completely assess your qualifications. You may attach any other information which provides additional detail about your qualifications for employment in the position you seek. Refer to the Applicant Data Practices Advisory included in the signature portion of the application, for guidance regarding how your application information will be used, the consequences of providing or not providing your information, and more. The League of Minnesota Cities accommodates qualified persons with disabilities in all aspects of employment, including the application process. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact HR and Benefits at 651-281-1202.
Position Summary
This position performs advanced professional human resources duties in the areas of recruitment, policy and procedures, employee relations, leave administration, compensation, and benefits and will lead special projects related to internal human resources initiatives as assigned. This position also responds to a wide variety of HR-related inquiries from member cities and assists with HR work for members as needed.
Essential Job Duties
Provides Human Resources support to the organization, members or assigned work groups including:
HR Generalist Support to assigned teams.
Core qualifications & Desirables
Benefits - The League of Minnesota Cities offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, employer-paid basic life insurance, long-term disability coverage, three-weeks paid parental leave, a contribution match to 457 plans, participation in the PERA public pension plan, and 12 paid holidays. Additional benefits include voluntary supplemental life insurance, spouse and dependent life insurance, and short-term disability coverage.
For a more detailed overview of our benefit package
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Do you meet the following minimum qualifications?- A bachelor's degree or equivalent in HR management, labor relations, business/public administration, or a related field- At least four years of professional-level HR experienceIf so, please provide details.
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Please list your work experience in public sector HR, including the entity and years of experience? If none, type N/A
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Please select the area(s) below in which you have experience providing HR support (select all that apply).
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Please describe your public sector union negotiations and/or labor relations experience. If none, type N/A.
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Please describe your experience using Neogov software, including which modules you've worked with and how you've used them in your role. If no Neogov experience, please explain any HRIS experience you have.
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Please list your experience providing professional services to cities, counties or other public sector entities. If none, type N/A.
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Please list any Human Resources certifications you hold (i.e. PSHRA-CP/SCP, PHR, SPHR, CLRP). If none, type N/A
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Location : St. Paul, MN
Job Type: Full-time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: HRG-HR-09/2025
Department: Human Resources & Learning
Division: Human Resources
Opening Date: 09/15/2025
Closing Date: 10/5/2025 11:00 PM Central
Applicant Advisory: We welcome you as an applicant for employment with the League of Minnesota Cities. It is the League of Minnesota Cities' policy to provide equal opportunity in employment, and we are committed to building a diverse, welcoming, and respectful workforce. We seek and welcome candidate applications from historically underrepresented groups, such as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) women, LGTBQ+, and those living with disabilities as well as Veterans. The League of Minnesota Cities will not discriminate on the basis of race, natural hair styles and textures (including but not limited to "braids, locks, and twists"), color, creed, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, local human rights commission activity or any other basis protected by law. When requested to complete an application for the position we require that you furnish complete information, so we may accurately and completely assess your qualifications. You may attach any other information which provides additional detail about your qualifications for employment in the position you seek. Refer to the Applicant Data Practices Advisory included in the signature portion of the application, for guidance regarding how your application information will be used, the consequences of providing or not providing your information, and more. The League of Minnesota Cities accommodates qualified persons with disabilities in all aspects of employment, including the application process. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact HR and Benefits at 651-281-1202.
Position Summary
This position performs advanced professional human resources duties in the areas of recruitment, policy and procedures, employee relations, leave administration, compensation, and benefits and will lead special projects related to internal human resources initiatives as assigned. This position also responds to a wide variety of HR-related inquiries from member cities and assists with HR work for members as needed.
Essential Job Duties
Provides Human Resources support to the organization, members or assigned work groups including:
HR Generalist Support to assigned teams.
- Recruitment - Oversees and executes the full cycle of hiring for assigned departments to ensure the timely selection of qualified candidates. This includes working with department leaders to assess staffing needs and determine appropriate job levels, drafting and refining job descriptions, identifying effective advertising platforms to attract a diverse pool of applicants, coordinating interview formats such as in-person or virtual, and developing structured interview questions that align with job competencies.
- Employee relations and policies. - Serves as a resource for employees and managers regarding employment policies and procedures. Investigates and provides guidance regarding employee relations situations including accommodations, leave, complaints, and corrective actions.
- Leave of absence management - Effectively interprets MN Paid Leave, FMLA, WESA/MN Parental Leave and ADA implications related to leaves of absence, or accommodations. Administers leaves of absences, short-term disability, long-term disability, and the League's paid parental leave, etc. so questions and issues are addressed accurately, and in a professional, confidential, timely and courteous manner.
- Compensation and benefits - Respond to manager and employee questions related to compensation and benefits. Conducts compensation analysis/market studies and assists the HR Manager in preparing the annual compensation plan review for staff. Prepare position descriptions and conduct job evaluations as needed. Answers questions related to employee benefits, develop education materials, and assist HR Manager in annual benefits planning.
- Performance management - Provides consultation and training to leadership and supervisors regarding performance management communications and strategies. This may include helping them clearly communicate expectations, use of effective feedback tools, aligning employee goals with broader organizational objectives, and development.
- Actively engages with assigned work groups to gain a deep understanding of their business needs by cultivating strong working relationships, participating in regular staff meetings, and maintaining open lines of communication.
- Examples of types of projects may include initiatives such as training program development, policy research, performance planning, benefits analysis, employee recognition review, and wellness program oversight.
- Responds to basic to moderately complex HR-related inquiries from League members by asking questions to understand challenges, appreciating alternate perspectives, brainstorming on best practices, sharing resources and providing thoughtful suggestions to improve member processes and outcomes
- Other support (training, updating resources)
- Performs other duties consistent with the responsibilities of the position as apparent or assigned.
Core qualifications & Desirables
- Education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in human resources management, labor relations, business administration, public administration or a related area; and four years' professional level Human Resources experience.
- Experience with employee relations and conducting employment investigations.
- Experience administering leaves of absence/FMLA.
- Experience interpreting personnel laws and rules sufficient to ensure appropriate application of the language and advice on personnel matters.
- Strong analytical skills, ability to run reports utilizing HRIS technology and analyzing data.
- Project management experience.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities and demands, meet deadlines, prioritize, and work independently to accomplish goals and objectives of HR department.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality and build trust.
- Advanced knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft suite of products: Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
- Master's degree in human resources management, business administration or public administration or a related area.
- At least two years' experience in public sector HR
- Public sector union negotiations and/or labor relations experience.
- Experience providing professional services to cities, counties or other public sector entities.
- SHRM PHR or SPHR designation
- NEOGOV software experience
- Considers traditional HR/management concerns and Insurance Trust/Loss Control concerns in all duties, particularly in providing advice, assistance and information to member cities.
- Strives for excellent customer service to all external and internal customers by providing timely and accurate responses and maintaining a helpful, friendly and positive demeanor.
- Contributes to a teamwork environment, sharing information and assisting others when workload demands are unbalanced among team members.
- Demonstrates ability to communicate professionally and effectively, verbally and in writing including training and presentations.
- Delivers responsive and courteous service to internal and external stakeholders.
- Exhibits sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrates professionalism and discretion in handling confidential information.
- Maintains the highest level of confidentiality in dealing with materials and information of a sensitive, private or confidential nature.
- Meets or exceeds League Empowerment and Performance Program (LEAPP) results/timelines and other department performance measures.
- Promotes diversity and inclusion objectives, including race equity objectives, defined by the League and continually examines own performance to eliminate implicit bias in carrying out duties and interacting with the public, coworkers, and members.
Benefits - The League of Minnesota Cities offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, employer-paid basic life insurance, long-term disability coverage, three-weeks paid parental leave, a contribution match to 457 plans, participation in the PERA public pension plan, and 12 paid holidays. Additional benefits include voluntary supplemental life insurance, spouse and dependent life insurance, and short-term disability coverage.
For a more detailed overview of our benefit package
01
Do you meet the following minimum qualifications?- A bachelor's degree or equivalent in HR management, labor relations, business/public administration, or a related field- At least four years of professional-level HR experienceIf so, please provide details.
02
Please list your work experience in public sector HR, including the entity and years of experience? If none, type N/A
03
Please select the area(s) below in which you have experience providing HR support (select all that apply).
- Recruitment
- Policy and procedures
- Employee relations
- Leave administration
- Compensation
- Benefits
- None
04
Please describe your public sector union negotiations and/or labor relations experience. If none, type N/A.
05
Please describe your experience using Neogov software, including which modules you've worked with and how you've used them in your role. If no Neogov experience, please explain any HRIS experience you have.
06
Please list your experience providing professional services to cities, counties or other public sector entities. If none, type N/A.
07
Please list any Human Resources certifications you hold (i.e. PSHRA-CP/SCP, PHR, SPHR, CLRP). If none, type N/A
Required Question