North Dakota Parks and Recreation Long Term Temporary Human Resources Generalist

The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department is looking for an experienced Human Resources Generalist to join our team in a long-term temporary role.

This position is a great fit for an HR professional who enjoys full-cycle recruiting, partnering with hiring managers, improving processes, and building practical HR systems. You'll work closely with the Human Resources Manager, department leadership, managers, and employees to strengthen HR operations across a statewide organization.

We're looking for someone who can step into an existing environment, understand how things work, identify opportunities, and turn good ideas into organized, sustainable processes.

If you're the person who sees a process and thinks, "There has to be a better way," we want to hear from you.

Pay: $28.00/per hour Benefits: Based on number of hours worked per week/month you may be able to participate in our health insurance option and contribute towards a 401k option. Flexible Remote Work: This position is primarily remote. The employee may work remotely as the primary work arrangement, with flexibility to work in the office as needed for (bi) annual or all staff meetings or other periods of heightened activity. The position may also require occasional visits to parks within our system for HR driven meetings or other business needs.

Success in this role will mean

• Recruitment is organized, timely, and moving forward.
• Hiring managers have clear information and support throughout the hiring process.
• Candidates receive a professional and consistent experience.
• HR processes are easier to understand and follow.
• HR documentation and resources are organized and current.
• HR leadership has reliable information and tracking tools.
• Projects are completed and don't get lost in the shuffle.
• New or improved HR systems are in place for continued use.

Summary of Work

The Human Resources Generalist provides hands-on HR support with a primary focus on talent acquisition, full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, HR process improvement, and HR program coordination.

The position will manage recruitment activities, partner with hiring managers to provide HR operational support, improve onboarding processes, organize HR documentation and tracking systems, and support the development of consistent and efficient HR practices and infrastructures.

This role is ideal for an HR professional who can balance day-to-day HR responsibilities with projects designed to strengthen the department's long-term HR infrastructure.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a related field, and at least three years of progressive professional HR experience; or
• At least five years of progressive professional HR experience, including significant full-cycle recruiting and talent acquisition experience.

In addition, applicants must demonstrate

• Strong full-cycle recruiting and talent acquisition experience.
• Experience partnering directly with hiring managers.
• Experience managing multiple recruitment assignments, projects, or priorities.
• Experience with employee onboarding and/or HR program coordination.
• Experience developing, documenting, or improving HR processes, procedures, or systems.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining communication with HR leadership.
• Ability to build effective relationships with managers, employees, and organizational partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common workplace technology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Management, Education, or a related field.
• Experience building or improving HR infrastructure and processes.
• Experience with HRIS, applicant tracking system, LMS, or other HR technology.
• Experience creating SOPs, workflows, checklists, templates, trackers, or process documentation.
• Experience designing or improving employee onboarding programs.
• Experience supporting employee engagement, recognition, retention, or culture initiatives.
• Experience working in government, education, nonprofit, or another public-service environment.
• Experience supporting employees across multiple locations.
• HR certification or related professional development.

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Application Procedures

HOW TO APPLY Apply online via the North Dakota Job Seekers website. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.

Your application must include:

• Resume
• Cover letter describing your background, interest in the role, and relevant experience
• Three professional references
• Your resume must clearly show the months and years of employment for each position listed. This information is required to accurately calculate your qualifying experience and determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Resumes that do not include sufficient employment date may not be able to be fully evaluated. If the Department's Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications, credit will not be given.

Need assistance with your application? Contact [email protected] or 701-328-3290 for all technical issues.

Applicants should contact Jillian Schlabach at 701-328-8826 or [email protected] in advance of the position closing date if the applicant is requiring accommodations during the application, recruitment, or selection processes.

Please note:

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. North Dakota Parks and Recreation do not provide sponsorship of any kind.
• A background check and criminal investigation are required for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

Associate degree in HR or related field with 3+ years progressive HR experience, or 5+ years HR experience including full-cycle recruiting; strong communication, organizational, and project-management skills; Microsoft Office proficiency; legal authorization to work in the US.

Key Responsibilities

• managing recruitment
• partnering with managers
• improving HR processes

Skills & Tools

Microsoft Office, HRIS, Applicant Tracking System, LMS

Job Details

• Category: Human Resources
• Seniority: Mid Level
• Commitment: Full Time, Temporary
• Workplace: Remote — United States
• Salary: USD 58,240 – 58,240 / year
• Languages: English

Benefits

• Retirement plan

About North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department

A state department managing parks and recreation services across North Dakota. — Industry: Government Agencies and Departments