Human Resources Generalist
Pheasants Forever
St Paul, MN · Posted October 28, 2026
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About the job
Location : Hybrid - remote/onsite (flexible, 3 days/week at HQ in White Bear Lake, Minnesota) Application Deadline : Open Until Filled Anticipated Start Date : November 2026
As part of the nation’s leading upland habitat organization, this position directly supports over 600 employees in 42 states. The role is both strategic and hands-on, ideal for someone energized by building processes in a rapidly growing environment. This position will be key to the success of the team and will have the opportunity to express creativity and grow with the team.
You might be a great fit if You want to work for a leading conservation organization and have a passion for the outdoors.
You want to develop a growing organization.
You want to work with a team and organization that cares about you.
If you're energized by being a partner, builder, and coach—and want your work to directly impact people, performance, and culture—we’d love to connect.
What You’ll Do : Strategic HR Support Help define and optimize scalable, human-centered HR processes across your business units.
Understand external trends in the marketplace and make recommendations on how those could affect internal employees.
Provide support for policy implementation and acknowledgement.
Team Support Maintain s benefit enrollment between ADP and all benefit providers including monthly invoicing.
Maintains COBRA enrollments and cancellations between providers.
Leads the open enrollment processing through ADP.
Address es employee questions and concerns.
Manage s the organization’s FMLA and leave policies.
Coordinates the affirmative action plan and OSHA tracking annually.
Collaborates to ensure HR related information, updates, policies and changes are effectively communicated to the PF & QF team.
Oversees communication with brokerage partners
Preferred Qualifications : 5+ years of progressive HR experience.
Knowledge of compensation plans and structures.
Able to display confidentiality.
Experience with ADP Workforce Now and ADP comprehensive services.
Knowledge of multiple state family leave and sick laws.
Knowledge of COBRA.
Knowledge of SOC codes and state and federal affirmative action plans.
Familiar with current federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Applies sound judgment and creative problem-solving skills to complex problems and organizational challenges.
Strong ability and experience supervising, coaching, mentoring, and directing others; demonstrated skills in managing people and tasks.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
Experience advising senior business leaders across distributed teams or regional locations.
Strong judgment, emotional intelligence, and the ability to build trust across leadership styles.
Strong tactical, problem solving, and communication skills.
Comfortable working in ambiguity and excited by a “build while driving” environment.
SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR certification preferred.
Knowledge of conservation and related industry, with a passion for wildlife conservation and outdoors, is preferred.
Basic math skills.
Physical Demands : Operating a computer or other office devices for the majority of the workday
May occasionally need to move packages up to 10 pounds such as office supplies or equipment
Must be able to communicate with others in person, over the phone, and in writing
Must be able to understand and effectively exchange accurate information with others such as coworkers, customers, and vendors
Must be able to read and interpret various electronic and written documents
Travel : This position requires minimal travel in the U.S. Potential travel to the annual Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic, as well as perhaps 1-2 team meetings per year.
Education and Experience Preferred : Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience required. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience with payroll and ADP Workforce Now and would enjoy supporting employees in the field as well as at headquarters to contribute to the achievement of our conservation objectives and to retain employees.
Salary and Benefits : $60,000 to $70,000 (commensurate with skill set and experience) with annual performance-based raises, plus benefits include: Health, vision, dental, and more insurance coverage plans are 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; available on first day with approval from supervisor.
13 Paid holidays.
To Apply : Please combine your c over letter, resume and 3 references into one document before uploading as part of your application on our recruitment website at www.pheasantsforever.org/about-us/careers .
Contact : If you have any questions, contact Kayley Schlesener, PF/QF HR Manager, at kschlesener@pheasantsforever.org . Pheasants Forever, Inc and Quail Forever is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, age, disability status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including but not limited to selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.