Senior Human Resources Generalist

Nexus Family Healing is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join our wonderful HR team!

At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. As a national mental health organization, we serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity.

Join an organization that makes a true difference in the lives of youth & their families!

Schedule/Location/Pay:

• Full-time hybrid from Minnesota opportunity - requires frequent travel to Mendota Heights, MN and Rochester, MN
• Monday through Friday schedule, 8am-5pm
• Pay Range: $62,000-$70,000 annually

Nexus’ Comprehensive Benefits Include:

• Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment
• Multiple options for health insurance coverage
• No-cost life insurance
• Short/long-term disability insurance
• 401k match
• NEW – Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
• NEW – Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family
• NEW – Carrot Fertility Benefit
• Continuous learning and training opportunities
• Advancement pathways and internal promotion
• And much more!

Position Summary: The HR Generalist provides Human Resources support and services in the following functional areas: benefits administration, employee relations, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation and interpretation, affirmative action, and employment law compliance. This role works independently and as member of the HR team, will serve as an important liaison and partner to leaders, providing HR guidance and risk mitigation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate new employee onboarding, orientation, and completion of required hire and payroll documentation.
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee personnel files and HR records in compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Process employee lifecycle changes, including hires, promotions, transfers, pay changes, leaves of absence, and separations.
• Support benefits administration by tracking eligibility, distributing information, and collecting benefit elections or waivers.
• Administer and track Leaves of Absence, Workers’ Compensation, and disability cases; serve as liaison with internal and external partners while ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
• Maintain employee training and licensure records and generate compliance and workforce reports using HRIS and related systems.
• Assist with timekeeping and payroll activities, including employee education, audit of entries, and resolution of exceptions.
• Serve as the initial point of contact for employee questions and concerns; partner with leadership and Home Office HR on employee relations and corrective action processes.
• Support policy interpretation, performance management, and compliance with employment laws and union contracts, as applicable.
• Contribute to employee engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives.
• Participate in required meetings, trainings, and special projects as assigned.

Required Education and Licensure:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field.
• Minimum of 3+ years’ general HR experience required.
• Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements.
• Minimum of 5+ years direct HR experience.
• Must be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values.
• Must be able to successfully pass a DHS background check.

At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions are focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.ICARE Values & Behavioral Competencies:

• Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches.
• Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern.
• Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly.
• Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate.
• Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards.

APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM! When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own!