Human Resources Generalist

HR Generalist

Olson’s Pest Technicians | Yankton, SD

Olson’s Pest Technicians is looking for an HR Generalist to join our growing team in Yankton.

This is a new position designed to strengthen our administrative team as our company continues to grow. The role will focus on three primary areas: payroll, recruiting and providing day-to-day HR support for our administrative team.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with people, pays attention to the details and can be counted on to follow through. You’ll work closely with our leadership and administrative teams and have the opportunity to grow into greater responsibility as you learn our business and build relationships across the organization.

What You’ll Be Responsible For1. Payroll

Work closely with our existing team to learn our payroll process and gradually take on greater responsibility within it.

Our payroll includes multiple compensation structures, including hourly and salaried team members, production-based compensation, sales commissions and monthly production bonuses. This requires more than simply processing hours. You’ll need to understand how team members are compensated, verify information from multiple sources and identify discrepancies before payroll is processed.

Payroll has been handled internally at Olson’s for decades, so this will be a thoughtful transition built around learning the process, maintaining accuracy and developing confidence on both sides.

Responsibilities will include:

• Processing payroll accurately and on time
• Reviewing timekeeping, production, commissions and other compensation information
• Calculating and verifying variable compensation and bonuses
• Maintaining team member payroll information
• Processing pay, benefit, deduction and employment changes
• Maintaining accurate payroll records and documentation
• Answering team member payroll questions
• Identifying and resolving payroll issues
• Developing into a trusted resource for our payroll function

2. Recruiting

Help us find and hire people who fit both the position and Olson’s.

You’ll be involved throughout our hiring process, including:

• Creating and maintaining position postings
• Managing applicant flow through Indeed and our recruiting platforms
• Reviewing applications and screening candidates
• Coordinating video screenings and interviews
• Communicating with candidates throughout the process
• Coordinating employment applications and pre-employment requirements
• Assisting hiring managers throughout the selection process
• Preparing and coordinating contingent offers
• Maintaining accurate recruiting records and documentation

Our goal isn’t simply to fill open positions. We want to put the right people in the right seats while providing candidates with a professional and responsive experience.

3. HR Support for Our Administrative Team

Serve as the first HR contact for our administrative team and a resource for both team members and managers.

Responsibilities will include:

• Answering team member questions and helping resolve routine HR matters
• Supporting managers with team member situations
• Maintaining appropriate HR documentation
• Helping communicate policies and expectations
• Listening to team member concerns and determining appropriate next steps
• Recognizing when an issue needs to be elevated
• Handling sensitive information with discretion and professionalism

This part of the role requires good judgment. We want someone who listens well, remains objective and can balance the needs of our team members with the needs and expectations of the organization.

What We’re Looking For

The right person for this role will bring a combination of confidence, judgment, resilience and attention to detail.

You don’t need to come in knowing everything about Olson’s. We expect there will be a lot to learn. We want someone who asks good questions, takes the time to understand our business and builds trust through consistency and follow-through.

We also want someone who is comfortable having a voice. You should be able to offer a different perspective, receive direct feedback, work through disagreement professionally and have difficult conversations when the situation calls for it.

HR requires both empathy and resolve. We’re looking for someone who can bring both.

Working at Olson’s

Olson’s is a growing, family-owned company. We care deeply about our business, our customers and the people who work here.

We have high expectations, different personalities and a team that is passionate about what we do. As with any growing organization, we won’t always agree on the first answer. We value people who can communicate directly, work through different perspectives and keep moving toward the best solution.

Because this is a new position, the role will continue to develop as you learn the business and demonstrate your strengths. There is an opportunity for the right person to become an important HR resource within our organization as we continue to grow.

What You’ll Bring

• Previous experience in human resources, payroll, recruiting or a related administrative role
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Sound judgment and the ability to remain objective
• Confidence communicating with team members and leaders at different levels of the organization
• Strong organization and follow-through
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a growing organization
• Comfort learning new systems and technology

Previous payroll experience is strongly preferred.

Experience with commissions, production-based compensation, bonuses or other variable compensation is preferred.

Experience in a growing, family-owned or privately held business is a plus.

Compensation, Schedule & Benefits

Salary: $60,000–$70,000 annually, based on experience

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

This is a full-time, in-person position based at our Yankton headquarters.

Olson’s offers a competitive benefits package to eligible full-time team members.

About Olson’s Pest Technicians

Olson’s Pest Technicians has been a family-owned business for more than 60 years. From our headquarters in Yankton, South Dakota, we serve customers throughout South Dakota, Nebraska and the surrounding region.

We’ve grown significantly, and we intend to keep growing.

That growth creates opportunities for people who want to take on more responsibility, develop professionally and help build something for the long term.

We care about our customers. We care about our team. And we have high expectations for the people who represent the Olson’s name.

If you’re looking for an HR career where you can contribute, continue learning and become an important part of a growing organization, we’d like to hear from you.

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have professional experience in human resources, payroll, recruiting or a related administrative role?
• Do you have experience processing or directly supporting payroll?
• Do you have experience calculating or verifying variable compensation such as commissions, production-based pay, bonuses or incentives?
• Do you have professional recruiting experience, including responsibilities such as reviewing applicants, screening candidates, coordinating interviews or supporting hiring decisions?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $70,000