MN Human Resources Specialist

Location: Home Office, White Bear Lake, MN

Application deadline:  Open until filled; applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Anticipated start date:  March-April 2025

Pheasants Forever, including its quail conservation division, Quail Forever, is the nation’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to upland habitat conservation. With more than 600 employees and 754 volunteer-based chapters located in over 40 states, and annual revenues of over $100 million, this community is dedicated to the protection of our uplands through habitat improvement, public access, education and advocacy. Since its creation in 1982, Pheasants Forever has dedicated more than $1 billion to 580,500 habitat projects benefiting 28.8 million acres.

The HR Specialist position is a full-time position and an integral part of the Human Resources team that supports the organization, its mission, and its over 600 employees. This position is key to the success of the team and will have opportunities to express creativity and grow with the team, as well as with the organization.

Duties:

• Work with hiring managers across the country to process job announcement requests
• Post job announcements in the JazzHR platform and on multiple websites
• Email job announcements to organization’s employees and partners
• Contact candidates to schedule interviews, then follow up with confirmation emails
• Create letters of offer
• Lead new hires through automated onboarding process in ADP Workforce Now
• Conduct e-Verify checks through automated onboarding platform
• Opportunity to provide input and direction regarding recruitment strategies and tools
• Maintain digital records and employee files pertaining predominantly to recruitment and onboarding
• Some work with outside partners on management of the organization’s DOT driver program
• Help with other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Ability to establish and model excellent teamwork and collaboration with diverse work groups
• Familiar with current federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Some familiarity with ADP Workforce Now a plus; other HRIS experience such as JazzHR is also beneficial
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to respond to and resolve moderately complex questions and concerns
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented and able to work well in a high-volume, changing environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• 2-3 years of HR experience

Location: White Bear Lake, MN

Compensation and Benefits

Starting pay range is $20 – $24 per hour. Competitive salary offered based on qualifications.  The Organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, vision, dental and more insurance coverage plans available.
• 401(k) Retirement plan with an employer match of up to 5%.
• Student Loan Assistance program of up to $200/month for eligible employees.
• Paid Time Off accrued at 15 days (120 hours) per year for new employees (increasing after 3 years).
• Bereavement/Family/Sick Leave of 6 days (48 hours) per year.
• 13 Paid holidays.