HR Generalist (25-30 hrs per week) at Yellow Tree in Minneapolis, MN

Position Summary

Yellow Tree Property Management is seeking an HR Generalist to support and enhance our people operations across property management, construction, and development. This role will be responsible for the full employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, payroll support, employee relations, and HR compliance.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys both the administrative and people-facing sides of HR and is excited to build and improve processes in a growing organization.

 

Essential Functions

Recruiting & Hiring

• Manage job postings, applicant tracking, and candidate communication
• Conduct pre-screens and coordinate interviews with hiring managers
• Prepare and extend job offers and manage offer negotiations
• Support workforce planning and hiring strategies

Onboarding & Employee Experience

• Coordinate new hire onboarding and first-day orientation
• Ensure all onboarding documentation is completed and compliant
• Maintain a positive and organized onboarding experience
• Support employee engagement initiatives and company culture programs

HR Operations & Compliance

• Maintain employee records and HR systems (BambooHR or similar)
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws
• Assist with policy development, updates, and employee handbook maintenance
• Manage background checks and pre-employment requirements

Benefits Administration

• Administer employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and other ancillary benefits
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits questions, enrollment, and issue resolution
• Manage open enrollment process, including communication, system updates, and employee support
• Coordinate with benefits brokers and vendors to ensure accurate and timely administration
• Maintain accurate benefits records and ensure proper deductions and payroll alignment
• Process qualifying life events and ensure compliance with applicable regulations
• Assist with reporting, audits, and required filings

Payroll & Compensation Support

• Process payroll and ensure accuracy of wages, commissions, and bonuses
• Audit payroll data and resolve discrepancies
• Support benefits administration and employee questions
• Assist with compensation tracking and reporting

Employee Relations & Support

• Serve as a resource for employee questions and concerns
• Support performance management and employee development processes
• Partner with leadership on employee relations matters
• Promote a positive and professional workplace culture

Experience & Skills

• 3+ years of HR experience preferred (generalist experience strongly preferred)
• Knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws
• Experience with payroll processing and HRIS systems (BambooHR a plus)
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities