Human Resources Specialist

Rural Psychiatry Associates is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to join our growing HR team and play a critical role in maintaining consistency and compliance across the organization. The HR Specialist will be primarily responsible for developing, maintaining, and enforcing policies and procedures, while also serving as a reliable backup across all other HR functions. If you are detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about ensuring fairness and accountability in the workplace, this position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Why Join Us?

At Rural Psychiatry Associates, our mission is to provide high-quality mental health care to underserved communities. We offer both in-person and telemedicine services to patients of all ages across North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Minnesota, Utah, Alaska, and beyond, serving hospitals, clinics, schools, and senior living facilities.

The HR Specialist role is central to supporting our employees while ensuring policies are applied consistently and organizational standards are upheld. You will act as the foundation for HR compliance while serving as a cross-trained backup in recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, payroll, and employee engagement.

Role Overview

• Location: Fargo, ND office
• Policy & Procedure Focus: Develop, update, and enforce HR policies and procedures to ensure consistency, compliance, and fairness
• Compliance Monitoring: Ensure adherence to labor laws, licensing requirements, training deadlines, and organizational standards
• Backup Support: Serve as a backup for recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, and employee engagement functions
• Employee & Supervisor Support: Provide guidance and education on policy interpretation and ensure accountability

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, update, and enforce HR policies and procedures across all departments
• Educate and support managers and employees in understanding and applying policies
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and internal HR regulations
• Investigate policy violations and assist in disciplinary processes as needed
• Maintain accurate and confidential HR records, personnel files, and compliance data
• Serve as backup for:
• Recruitment and onboarding processes (postings, interviews, verifications, orientation materials)
• Payroll processing and reporting support
• Benefits administration (enrollments, terminations, changes, and open enrollment)
• Employee engagement and recognition initiatives
• Assist with HR projects, reporting, and organizational initiatives as assigned

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required. HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) strongly preferred.
• Experience: Prior HR experience with policy development, compliance, or employee relations preferred.
• Skills:
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and compliance requirements
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems

What We Offer

We value the contributions of our team and offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Long & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (accrual based on hours worked)
• Paid Holidays

If you are ready to take the lead in policy and compliance while supporting a dynamic HR team, apply today to join Rural Psychiatry Associates.