BUILD Renewables

HR Generalist

BUILD Renewables
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeMendota Heights • Minnesota • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating onboarding processes, maintaining HRIS records, and ensuring compliance with employment regulations. Proficient in benefits administration and employee support, with strong organizational and communication skills.

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Onboarding CoordinationHRIS ManagementBenefits AdministrationEmployee CommunicationOrganizational Skills

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Coordinate and facilitate new-hire onboarding, including offer letters, background checks, I-9 verification, orientation schedules, and benefits enrollment
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for new hires and ensure a smooth onboarding experience
  • Maintain and update employee records in the HRIS system
  • Assist with annual open enrollment, benefit plan audits, benefits communications, qualifying life events, and COBRA administration
  • Respond to routine benefits questions
  • Maintain personnel files and HRIS records
  • Process transfers, promotions, compensation changes, supervisor changes, leaves, and separations
  • Prepare HR letters, employment confirmations, notices, reports, and employee documentation
  • Support HR audits, record retention, reporting needs, and HR forms and templates
  • Respond to employee questions about policies, procedures, benefits, time away, HR processes, and employment matters
  • Provide guidance on routine HR processes and escalate sensitive or complex employee-relations matters
  • Support managers with documentation and employee communications related to attendance, performance, conduct, and workplace expectations
  • Assist with employee separations, including documentation, benefits information, process coordination, and return-of-property follow-up
  • Help ensure HR records and practices comply with federal, state, and local employment requirements
  • Support I-9, personnel-file, benefits, and other routine HR audits
  • Assist with policy communications, required notices, and record retention
  • Provide backup support for recruiting activities and assist with HR initiatives and employee support programs

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered
  • Approximately 2-5 years of general Human Resources experience preferred, with exposure to multiple HR functions
  • Experience supporting a multi-state, construction, field-based, or rapidly growing workforce is helpful but not required
  • Working knowledge of common HR practices, employee lifecycle processes, benefits administration, and employment documentation
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail when processing employee information and maintaining records
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with a service-oriented approach to employee support
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and sound judgment
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating with HR, payroll, recruiting, managers, and employees
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with ADP Workforce Now or another HRIS is preferred
  • Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.
  • Ability to perform work involving sitting, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, and bending

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • On-the-job training and mentorship
  • Performance bonuses
  • Health, Dental and Vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Paid time off (PTO), vacation days, and holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Combination of in-office and remote work (3 days in office, 2 days remote)

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Hard Skills
Human Resources ExperienceEmployee Lifecycle ProcessesBenefits AdministrationEmployment DocumentationRecord Retention
Soft Skills
Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationAttention to DetailService-Oriented ApproachProfessionalism
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeADP Workforce NowHRIS
Industry Keywords
Multi-State WorkforceConstruction IndustryEmployee RelationsHR AuditsCompliance