HR Generalist

Office Location: Fargo, ND

The Human Resource Generalist supports the daily functions of the Human Resources (HR) department, including recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, compliance, and employee relations. This role is key to delivering a positive employee experience and ensuring HR processes run smoothly and efficiently.

Essential Tasks and Duties:

• Partner with hiring managers to assess staffing needs, develop, and update job descriptions.
• Source qualified candidates using job boards, networking events, social media, and other creative channels.
• Review applications, conduct initial screening interviews, and coordinate interview logistics with hiring managers.
• Manage the background and reference check process.
• Lead a welcoming and engaging onboarding experience for all new hires.
• Maintain accurate employee records and assist with HR documentation and compliance.
• Support benefits administration, including new hire enrollments and open enrollment activities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices.
• Contribute to HR projects, process improvements, and initiatives that support a positive work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• SHRM-CP or equivalent HR certification preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of HR experience, with a strong focus on recruiting and onboarding.
• Proficient in HR systems, applicant tracking software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and compliance requirements.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a professional, approachable, and supportive communication style.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with integrity and confidentiality.
• Patient, compassionate, and skilled at building positive relationships across all levels of an organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a prerequisite.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Valid driver’s license required.

• Ability to operate a computer under normal ergonomic office conditions.
• Must work scheduled and required hours.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements described here are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Required to lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional travel to other Apex offices may be required.

Benefits:
We're looking for experience, entrepreneurs and enthusiasm. Apex Engineering Group believes that every employee plays an important role in our company's success and that is why we strive to provide our employees with a benefits program that rewards them for their hard work and dedication they put forth everyday.

Apex Engineering Group is pleased to offer an extensive selection of benefits designed with our employee's health and financial wellbeing in mind. We review our benefits program each year to ensure our offerings provide the best combination of benefit coverage, network access and affordability. We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life, Disability, Wellness, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off and Holidays.

EOE/AA

Please email [email protected] with any questions.