What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Generalist position at Ketel Thorstenson, LLP?
Description
Ketel Thorstenson, LLP is a full-service accounting firm serving the Black Hills region since 1936. With offices in Rapid City and Spearfish, SD, and Gillette and Casper, WY, our firm includes 20 partners and more than 50 CPAs serving clients across agriculture, construction, hospitality, estate planning, nonprofit, and government industries.
Our mission is to inspire excellence in our people, clients, and communities by building meaningful relationships through progressive thinking, collaboration, and passion.
Position Overview
The Human Resources Generalist supports the firm’s people initiatives and daily HR operations by partnering closely with the HR Manager and firm leadership. This role is actively involved in recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, HR systems, and benefits support while helping ensure a positive, compliant, and well-supported employee experience.
This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility and operates under the direction of the HR Manager.
This role is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys variety, collaborative work, and hands-on involvement across multiple areas of human resources.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition & University Recruiting
Qualifications
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Ketel Thorstenson, LLP is a full-service accounting firm serving the Black Hills region since 1936. With offices in Rapid City and Spearfish, SD, and Gillette and Casper, WY, our firm includes 20 partners and more than 50 CPAs serving clients across agriculture, construction, hospitality, estate planning, nonprofit, and government industries.
Our mission is to inspire excellence in our people, clients, and communities by building meaningful relationships through progressive thinking, collaboration, and passion.
Position Overview
The Human Resources Generalist supports the firm’s people initiatives and daily HR operations by partnering closely with the HR Manager and firm leadership. This role is actively involved in recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, HR systems, and benefits support while helping ensure a positive, compliant, and well-supported employee experience.
This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility and operates under the direction of the HR Manager.
This role is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys variety, collaborative work, and hands-on involvement across multiple areas of human resources.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition & University Recruiting
- Coordinate full-cycle recruiting activities including job postings, applicant tracking, interview screening and scheduling, as well as offer letter preparation
- Support development and maintenance of candidate pipelines for experienced hires and campus recruiting
- Build and maintain relationships with university career centers, faculty, and student organizations
- Participate in job fairs, recruiting events, and annual recruiting assessments in partnership with the HR Manager
- Coordinate and administer the internship program lifecycle from recruitment through program completion
- Support intern orientation, engagement activities, performance evaluations, stay interviews, and exit interviews
- Assist with planning professional development sessions and firm exposure opportunities for interns
- Administer HRIS transactions including onboarding, promotions, compensation changes, and separations
- Maintain accurate employee data across HR and timekeeping systems
- Serve as a primary point of contact for employee HR questions, escalating issues as appropriate
- Assist with employee orientation programs and performance review cycle administration
- Support annual compensation review and planning processes
- Assist with benefits administration including open enrollment coordination, leave tracking, and employee education
- Support payroll preparation activities including earnings, deductions, and tax setup
- Assist with benefits and compensation compliance-related tasks
- Support employee engagement initiatives, wellness programs, and recognition activities
- Assist with firm events, employee communications, and professional development programs
- Support cross-functional initiatives including branding activities, administrative coordination, and licensing tracking as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational, time-management, and interpersonal abilities
- Professional, approachable demeanor with strong attention to detail
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- 2–4 years of experience in HR, recruiting, or a related field
- Experience using HRIS and applicant tracking systems
- Exposure to benefits administration and/or payroll support
- SHRM-CP or PHR certification
- Experience in professional services or public accounting
- Paid Time Off: PTO, extended illness leave, and paid holidays
- Parental & Family Leave: Parental leave and leave support for qualifying life events
- Flexible Work Options: Flexible scheduling outside of peak season
- Health Benefits: Medical (HDHP), dental, and vision coverage
- Income Protection: Short- and long-term disability and life insurance (basic and voluntary)
- Voluntary Benefits: Accident and critical illness insurance
- Financial Wellness: 401(k) retirement plan, HSA and FSA options, and financial advising through Morgan Stanley
- Career Development: Tuition assistance, professional certification support, and continuing education
- Additional Perks: Paid volunteer time, tax-season incentives, and employee referral program
- This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week M-F. Some nights and weekends as needed.
- Located in Rapid City, SD office. Role may require travel as needed in town, out of town, and overnight.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.