Human Resources Specialist

Connexus Energy is seeking an HR Specialist. This role will work collaboratively to contribute to the achievement of the Human Resources Department by supporting functional areas including recruiting, employment administration, compensation, benefits, reporting, compliance, and more. This role will provide comprehensive administrative support in a confidential, accurate, and timely manner. This role will provide customer service to employees and external customers. **Location:** Work for this position can be performed both on-site at our campus located at 14601 Ramsey Blvd, Ramsey, MN 55303, and from your local home office as duties require. While this position is designated as a hybrid role, based on current policy, hires must reside in or relocate within commuting distance to our office in Ramsey, MN. **Compensation:** The anticipated hiring range for this role is between $26.01 to $34.16 per hour. The final compensation offered is based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience and skill level. In addition, this position is eligible for an annual bonus with a target payout of 5% of annual earnings based on company performance. **In this position you will:** - Support recruiting efforts and onboarding of new employees to ensure staffing needs are met. This will include creating job requisitions, scheduling interviews, and coordinating administration of offer and onboarding activities. - Assist in the accurate administration of employment and compensation changes as well as performance management, while meeting applicable payroll processing deadlines. - Support Connexus Energy’s benefit programs by providing administration support and accurate record keeping ensuring employee benefit elections operate as expected. - Fulfill reporting for the department and companywide reporting requests in a timely manner and make sure regulatory compliance is met. - Provide general administrative support to HR team. - Maintain a high level of customer services and confidentiality when working with sensitive employee information. **Need to have:** - High school diploma or equivalent - Three or more years of work experience in a professional environment. - Excellent customer services skills. - Attention to detail and accuracy. - Honesty and ethical behavior. **Nice to have:** - Two or more years of education with a focus in Human Resources, or comparable combination of education and experience. - Experience with an HRIS software, preferably ADP Workforce Now. - Knowledge of HR concepts, principles, and practices. **Pre-Employment Requirement:** Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment background check and drug screen Based in Ramsey, Connexus Energy is Minnesota’s largest electric cooperative, providing electricity, renewable energy alternatives and related services to 150,000 residential and commercial members just north of the Twin Cities. We offer a collaborative work environment with challenging and rewarding work, which provides for professional development and work-life balance in a highly technical, stable and innovative industry. We give back to the communities we have served for more than 80 years by embracing opportunities to volunteer, donate and support economic development. Our talented and friendly staff focuses on achieving our mission of powering our members and communities toward a smarter energy future with a passionate focus on affordability, innovation, safety, and grid reliability Connexus Energy’s benefits package includes medical/dental/vision insurance, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan with generous company matching and non-matching contributions and independent investment advisory services, accrued PTO, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, recognition program, employee referral program, and employee activities. Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability is also provided. **Equal Opportunity Employer:** All qualif…