Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

Organization Background

Aeon is a nonprofit developer, owner, and manager of affordable communities in the Twin Cities. For nearly 40 years, we have been at the forefront of creating housing that goes beyond shelter. Our housing serves as a platform for resilience, opportunity, and lasting impact. With a portfolio of more than 5,000 apartment homes, Aeon provides stability for thousands of residents each year.

We focus on bold, forward-thinking solutions that address the need for affordable housing. Through innovation, collaboration, and an unyielding commitment to community, we help create opportunities for residents to build stronger, more sustainable futures. Join a mission-driven team that is shaping the future of affordable housing and making a lasting impact. Learn more at www.aeon.org.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Generalist will serve as a trusted partner to managers and employees. This position is responsible for performance management, recruitment, onboarding, compensation planning, safety program support, compliance reporting, and HR administration. The ideal candidate will be experienced in employee relations, an excellent communicator, and skilled at coaching managers through complex people situations. Strong writing and editing skills are essential, as this role will actively support managers in drafting and refining documentation and other employee communications. This position will report to the Vice President of Human Resources.

Key position responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

Performance Management & Employee Relations

• Partner with managers to address employee relations issues, providing coaching, guidance, and support.
• Draft and edit performance documentation, including written warnings, in collaboration with managers.
• Conduct workplace investigations in a thorough manner.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate training sessions with the Learning and Development Manager on topics such as employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance management. Develop practical resources for managers (e.g., toolkits on documentation and handling difficult conversations).
• Partner with VP of HR to develop and distribute engagement or pulse surveys, analyze results, and support follow-up actions.
• Coordinate and administer the employee performance review process, assisting managers in establishing clear and appropriate performance standards.

Recruitment & Onboarding

Compensation & Payroll Support

Safety Program

Skills & Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Aeon will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of this position.

Compensation, Benefits, and Work Schedule

This position has a range of pay between $70,000-$90,000 annually depending on qualifications and skillset. Aeon offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, retirement plan, generous paid time off and an employee assistance program.

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, during daytime hours. The typical schedule is 8 : 30 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m., with some flexibility to meet the needs of the role. Adjustments to this schedule may occur as required.

This is a hybrid position based out of Aeon's Corporate Office in the North Loop of Minneapolis, with on-site visits to Aeon properties across the Twin Cities as needed. The position requires in-person presence at the corporate office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. When working remotely, the HR Generalist must perform their work from within the state of Minnesota. In addition, the HR Generalist must be available to travel to Aeon properties for urgent or unplanned matters, as well as for trainings, employee relations support, and site-based meetings. These visits may occur on any workday, including days when the HR Generalist is scheduled to work remotely or at the corporate office.

Because of these requirements, candidates must currently reside in the Twin Cities metro area or plan to relocate to ensure availability for both planned and unplanned on-site needs.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please visit : https : / / aeonmn.applicantpro.com / jobs / 3872216

Position is open until filled.

Aeon values a diverse work environment. Individuals with disabilities, persons from BIPOC communities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Aeon is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Employees and residents are encouraged to apply.

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