Human Resource Operation Specialist

Human Resource Operation Specialist

Haga Kommer - Fargo, ND

Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000

Help Our People Feel Supported and Keep HR Running Smoothly

At Haga Kommer, a strong employee experience starts with dependable support, clear communication, and attention to the details that matter.

We’re looking for a Human Resources Operations Specialist to support employees and managers across our multi-office organization. In this role, you’ll coordinate everyday HR processes, maintain accurate employee records, support onboarding and benefits, and help people get the answers they need.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys being a helpful resource, managing competing priorities, protecting confidential information, and finding ways to make processes work better.

HK offers a unique opportunity to be part of an integrated financial ecosystem. Our professionals work alongside teams across CPA/accounting, banking, wealth management, insurance, and legal services, creating broader exposure and career opportunities.

What You’ll Do

Support Employees Throughout Their Experience

• Coordinate pre-employment steps, new-hire documentation, orientation, system access requests, and onboarding checklists.

• Serve as an initial resource for employee questions about policies, benefits, leave, time off, and HR processes.

• Coordinate employee changes and offboarding documentation accurately and on time.

• Recognize sensitive or complex matters and connect them with HR leadership for guidance.

Maintain Accurate Records and Coordinate Benefits

• Maintain confidential employee files, HRIS records, job changes, and required documentation.

• Administer benefits enrollment, qualifying life events, vendor coordination, and employee communications.

• Reconcile benefits records with payroll and providers.

• Coordinate leave requests, accommodations, and required notices under the direction of HR leadership.

• Partner with the payroll specialist to communicate accurate, timely employee changes.

Keep Hiring and Employee Programs Moving

• Support the recruiter with interview scheduling, offer documentation, candidate communications, and hiring-process tracking.

• Track performance-review schedules, distribute tools and reminders, and maintain documentation while managers conduct reviews.

• Coordinate training, policy acknowledgments, compliance postings, and personnel-file audits.

• Support employee-relations documentation and follow-up under HR leadership’s direction.

• Assist with acquisition onboarding, employee data transitions, and training logistics.

Improve Processes and Reporting

• Prepare reports on headcount, turnover, onboarding, vacancies, training, and other HR measures.

• Identify opportunities to improve accuracy, responsiveness, and consistency across offices.

• Use approved HR technology and automation to reduce administrative work.

• Help maintain reliable processes that make HR support easier for employees and managers to navigate.

What We’re Looking For

• 3-5 of HR operations, HR administration, HR Generalist or related experience.

• Experience supporting multiple locations preferred.

• Working knowledge of onboarding, employee records, benefits, leave administration, HR systems, and employment-law fundamentals.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to protect confidential information.

• An approachable communication style and a responsive, service-focused mindset.

• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and follow through.

• Comfort collaborating with recruiters, payroll, managers, and employees.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred.

• SHRM-CP or PHR certification is a plus.

Why Haga Kommer

OWNERSHIP & WEALTH: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Haga Kommer is working toward an ESOP that will give employees the opportunity to share in the long-term value they help create.

INNOVATION: A Modern Approach
We embrace AI, technology, and new ideas to reduce repetitive work, improve how work gets done, and create more time for meaningful employee support and collaboration.

REAL CAREER GROWTH: Create Your Path
At Haga Kommer, you can shape your own career through expanding responsibility, challenging work, mentorship, and leadership opportunities as you grow.

LIVE WELL: Work-Life Harmony
We believe meaningful careers and meaningful lives should coexist, with a culture focused on exceptional service and sustainable performance, not constant burnout.