Human Resources Generalist Recruitment & Retention

Human Resources Generalist Recruitment & Retention

Salary

$84,822.40 - $105,684.80 Annually

Location

Coon Rapids, MN

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

202600417

Department

Administration

Division

Human Resources

Opening Date

05/08/2026

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Summary of Position

Are you a seasoned Recruiter looking to grow your HR Generalist responsibilities in addition to implementing innovative, productive recruitment initiatives? Then this opportunity is a perfect next step in your career! Join our HR team dedicated to service and producing results that matter! Work independently under the general guidance and direction of the Assistant City Manager/Human Resources Manager to perform a variety of responsible and confidential functions for the Human Resources Division. The focus of this position is in recruitment and retention activities, but will be cross-trained in benefits and compensation and other HR duties. Provides general assistance to employees on human resources related issues. Please submit letter of interest to accompany your application and resume.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $84,822.40 - $89,648.00. Position open until filled with first consideration given to applicants who apply before May 22, 2026.

Salary Range: $84,822.40 to $105,684.80

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The City of Coon Rapids is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. The City welcomes, and encourages all qualified applicant to apply regardless of race (including traits associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hair styles such as braids, locks and twists), color, creed, religion, familial status, sex (including pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity/expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, marital status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors or any other basis protected by law.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Performs confidential administrative and technical duties for the Human Resources Division including, but not limited to: drafting general correspondence, copying, scanning, filing, and faxing and data entry.
• Coordinates the City's recruitment, selection, and employee onboarding activities.
• Maintains current knowledge of recruitment, hiring, and compensation trends.
• Posts prepared job postings with all necessary advertising sources.
• Schedules required pre-employment physicals and coordinates associated checks, such as driver's license checks, reference checks, etc. when applicable for positions.
• Conducts new employee benefit orientations and submits appropriate documentation to payroll for processing.
• Coordinates biannual new employee tour.
• Oversees the organization, maintenance and retention of personnel files.
• Coordinates the employee anniversary recognition program
• Prepares and updates position descriptions and grading as requested or as needed.
• Prepares and submits injury report forms and administers City's Workers Compensation program.
• Processes unemployment claims.
• Coordinates annual performance appraisal process.
• Maintains records of required employee training and handles training notices.
• Serves as the City's Neogov administrator and provides technical support to Neogov users.
• Manages the City's proximity card system and provides users appropriate access to facilitates
• Conducts and maintains data related to new employee surveys and outgoing employee interviews.
• Assists with the development of human resource solutions by collecting, analyzing data and recommending courses of action.
• Maintains positive professional working relationships with all staff levels, other jurisdictions and outside agencies, and the general public.
• Performs essential position duties and responsibilities under the working conductions and physical demands described herein.
• Attendance during regularly scheduled work hours and outside regular hours as necessary.
• Effective and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizen customers.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with benefit administration activities, including open enrollment and biometric screening processes.
• Assists with benefits continuation program for termination or retiring employees.
• Assists with random drug screens.
• Assists with the preparation of OSHA, Pay Equity, ACA, and EEOC reporting.
• Assists with preparing responses to public data inquiries in consultation with the data authority.
• Responds to inquiries regarding personnel policies and procedures.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the area of human resources management.
• Assists with employee FMLA leave requests and coordinating paperwork.
• Communicates policies and practices formally through trainings and informally to employees and supervisors.
• Assists with updates to Personnel Handbook and Administrative Orders as needed.
• Assists with HR research and surveying as needed.
• Completes Equal Employment Opportunity Commission tracking reports.
• Assists with all HR support staff responsibilities, including, but not limited to: drafting general correspondence, copying, filing, faxing, data entry, and answering multi-phone lines.
• Provides overflow services to City Manager's support team.
• Performs other related functions as apparent or delegated.

Required Knowledge and Abilities

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Ability to:

• Be detail oriented and follow through with tasks.
• Maintain a team and service oriented approach to work.
• Understand and carry out complete oral and written instructions.
• Perform specialized tasks involving initiative and independent judgment.
• Maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Effectively and efficiently utilize word processing, spreadsheet, database and personnel related software applications.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all City staff, vendors and the general public.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Organize and coordinate various assignments and establish priorities to effectively work under pressure and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Work occasional evenings or weekends to meet departmental needs.
• Perform duties with tact, diplomacy and discretion.
• Accept criticism or discipline.
• Promote a cooperative atmosphere in the department and exhibit a positive attitude.
• Maintain and foster a work environment that supports the Citys mission and values with a respectful, collaborative and innovative employee culture that values employee growth, personal balance and contagious enthusiasm.
• Service - We value outstanding service. Our City deserves the best.
• Trust - Trust means everything. Be accountable. Be transparent.
• Teamwork - Teamwork allows us to accomplish more. We tackle challenges and celebrate successes together.
• Innovation - Innovation is vital for our future. We are not afraid of new ideas.
• Excellence - Its the expectation.

Knowledge of:

• English, spelling, grammar, punctuation and vocabulary.
• The principles and practices of public human resources administration.
• Insurance and benefits programs.
• Requirements of Federal, State and local regulations regarding public sector employment.
• Maintenance of HR record keeping systems.

Must strive to:

• Promote a cooperative atmosphere in the department and exhibit a positive attitude.

Qualifications and Other Information

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A combination of training and experience substantially equivalent to the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field.
• Three (3) years of experience working in a Human Resource department in a generalist role.
• Two (2) year of full-cycle recruiting experience (sourcing, selection, interviewing, and onboarding).
• Two years of experience using Applicant Tracking Systems ATS/recruiting software.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Local government human resources related experience.
• Proficiency with NEOGOV recruiting software.
• Experience working with labor unions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 20 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; no special hearing perception is required; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating machines and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

EQUIPMENT/JOB LOCATION:

This position will be located at the City Center. It will use common office supplies and equipment, and the noise level is typically quiet. Exposure to computer monitors in the office is typical. This position works closely with others.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must have a valid driver license
• Must comply with organizational and departmental policies.

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The City of Coon Rapids is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The City of Coon Rapids is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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Benefits Summary

01

Are you eligible for veterans preference points? The City of Coon Rapids operates under a point preference system, which awards points to qualified veterans to supplement their application. Ten points are granted to non-disabled veterans on open competitive examinations; 15 points are awarded if the veteran has a service connected compensable disability as certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA). To qualify for preference for a competitive exam, you must have a passing score for the position and be a qualified veteran. Qualified veteran means a citizen of the United States or a resident alien separated from active duty under honorable conditions from any branch of the United States armed forces: 1) after having served on active duty for 181 consecutive days; OR 2) by reason of disability incurred while serving on active duty; OR 3) who has met the minimum active duty required as defined by Code of Federal Regulations, Title 38, Section 3.12a; OR 4) who has active military service certified under section 401, Public Law 85-202. Active military service must be certified by the United States Secretary of Defense as active military service and a discharge under honorable conditions must be issued by the Secretary. Veterans preference may be used by the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran and by the spouse of a disabled veteran who, because of the disability, is unable to qualify. You are ineligible to receive points if are were divorced from the veteran or were widowed and have remarried. Claims must be made on this application and documentation submitted within seven days of the application deadline for the position for which you are applying. The information you provide will be used to determine your eligibility for veterans preference points. You are not required to supply this information, but we cannot award veterans preference points without it. You must submit a copy of the "Member Copy 4" of your DD214 or other military documents to substantiate the service information requested. Additional preference is awarded to qualified disabled veterans. Disabled veterans must also supply a letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Spouses applying for preference must supply the "Member Copy 4" of the veterans DD214 and the veterans letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or proof of death. Documentation must be within seven days of the application deadline. If your supporting documentation is not submitted within seven days of the application deadline, Veterans Preference Points will not be awarded.

• No, I am not requesting Veterans Preference Points
• Yes, Honorably Discharged Veteran (attach the "Member Copy 4" of the DD214 or other documentation verifying service to substantiate the services information requested to this application)
• Yes, Honorably Discharged Disabled Veteran (attach the "Member Copy 4" of the DD214 or other documentation verifying service to substantiate the services information requested AND letter from USDVA verifying active duty disability to this application)
• Spouse of Honorably Discharged Disabled Veteran (attach the "Member Copy 4" of the veterans DD214 or other documentation verifying service to substantiate the services information requested AND letter from USDVA verifying active duty disability to this application)
• Widow of Deceased Veteran (attach veterans "Member Copy 4" of the DD214 or other documentation verifying service to substantiate the services information requested AND proof of death to this application)
• Widow of Deceased Disabled Veteran Who Was Disabled at Time of Death (attach the "Member Copy 4" of the veterans DD214 (or other documentation verifying service to substantiate the services information requested, letter from USDVA verifying active duty disability, and proof of death to this application)

02

By checking yes below, you indicate you have thoroughly completed the City application, which includes providing all previous employers and reasons for leaving all past jobs. Incomplete responses or a response that refers us to "See Resume" or "See Previous Response" may disqualify your application. If you havent thoroughly completed the application, you will need to go back and complete the information to be considered an applicant. Additionally, you acknowledge that you have completed all of the supplemental questions. Failure to provide complete responses to all of the supplemental questions may negatively impact further advancement in the hiring process. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding my application.

• Yes
• No

03

All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to be considered. Please make sure your resume clear indicates your experience, skills and knowledge related to the minimum qualifications. Do you meet the minimum qualifications as detailed below: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field. Three (3) years of experience working in a Human Resource department in a generalist role. Two (2) year of full-cycle recruiting experience (sourcing, selection, interviewing, and onboarding). Two years of experience using Applicant Tracking Systems ATS/recruiting software.

• Yes
• No

04

Please detail your experience using Applicant Tracking Systems ATS/recruiting software.

05

Please list the position(s) and organizations you served as a full-cycle recruiter (sourcing, selection, interviewing, and onboarding).

06

Please share your experience in sourcing and strategic recruiting?

07

Do you have proficiency with NEOGOV recruiting software.

• Yes
• No

08

Share your number of years of experience working with NEOGOV and advanced NEOGOV features you are experienced in?

Required Question

Employer City of Coon Rapids

Address 11155 Robinson Drive

Coon Rapids, Minnesota, 55433

Phone 763-767-6413

Website http://coonrapidsmn.gov/