HR Generalist Weekend Night Shift

About Children’s Minnesota

Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not‑for‑profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota serves kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free‑standing hospitals, nine primary‑care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As the Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. The Human Resources department at Children’s partners with employees and management to provide services such as recruitment, staffing, benefit, compensation, retirement, payroll processing, labor relations, HRIS program development and implementation, and organizational development.

The HR Generalist supports the administration of all HR services, including leave of absence and benefits administration, and delivers exceptional customer service to employees, managers, and HR partners.

The HR Generalist must be familiar with and apply the policies, plan documents and procedures of Children’s to make leave and benefit determinations, answer customer inquiries, and resolve issues. Responsibilities include phone coverage of the Employee Service Center, where they provide employees information on a wide variety of HR topics and triage calls to the appropriate center of excellence. Other duties include leave of absence and benefit administration, COBRA administration, life‑event status changes, benefits billing, retro benefit processing, employee status changes, reporting relationship changes, and data entry into operational systems. The role requires strong customer service, de‑escalation skills, and timely follow‑through.

Two‑year AA degree or three years of HR background without a degree. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Three years of HR Generalist experience with emphasis on benefits, disability claims, or leave administration.

Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and compliance requirements affecting employee leave of absence and benefits programs, including FMLA, state and local leave laws, Workers’ Compensation, health and welfare plans, retirement plans, COBRA, and qualified life events.

Strong understanding of and ability to administer leave cases and benefits in accordance with Children’s payroll practices, procedures and benefits plans.

Ability to work with a high sense of urgency and provide exceptional customer service.

Must maintain confidential information.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

The posted salary represents a market‑competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. Annual salaries displayed are based on full‑time employment (40 standard hours per week). Part‑time positions are prorated. In determining individual pay rates, we consider market indicators, skills, education, training, credentials, experience, internal equity and organizational needs.

In addition to salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions requiring night, weekend, or on‑call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.

Children’s Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer that considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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