Healthy Community Initiative

Status: Part-time
Location: On-site in Northfield, MN
Pay: $30.00 – $33.00 per hour

About Healthy Community Initiative (HCI)

Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) is a dynamic nonprofit organization based in Rice County, MN.  HCI co-creates innovative community partnerships and provides direct services to create healthy communities where all children, youth and families can thrive.

HCI partners with the community to identify needs, build coalitions, secure funding, and implement projects to impact urgent social needs.  HCI’s unique model has gained national recognition.

HCI is committed to social justice, equitable opportunity, diverse representation, and creating a healthy, inclusive organizational culture.

About the Role

HCI seeks a detail-oriented, compassionate HR professional to join our operations team and lead day-to-day human resources and people operations, including hiring, onboarding, payroll and benefits coordination, and fostering a positive and supportive workplace culture.

This is a part-time position working 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

Human Resources

• Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day HR operations and employee support.
• Support the hiring process by posting job openings, coordinating interviews, and preparing onboarding materials.
• Facilitate new employee orientation and ensure completion of required documentation.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR files.
• Coordinate payroll and benefits administration tasks.
• Assist with employee engagement and organizational culture initiatives.
• Help ensure HR policies and procedures are followed and updated as needed.
• Manage staff technology onboarding and offboarding (accounts, access, equipment setup).
• Support implementation of new tools or systems that enhance organizational efficiency.

Operations and Internal Systems Support

• Collect, track, and report data; check source data to verify completeness and accuracy.
• Collaborate as part of the operations team to support implementation of projects and programs and promote interdepartmental collaboration.
• Maintain and support internal systems, processes, and documentation to support smooth day-to-day operations.
• Support effective engagement of college interns, work study students in the operations team’s work.
• Monitor and track software subscriptions, renewals, and user permissions.

Required Qualities

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HR, office administration, or operations/project coordination.
• Ability to work on-site in Northfield and Faribault, with some flexibility for remote work as needed.
• Experience supporting payroll and benefits administration.
• Familiarity with HR systems, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Comfort learning new systems and technology.
• Ability to multi-task, manage complex workflows, and work independently while collaborating with a team.
• Positive, flexible, and proactive approach in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work on-site at both Northfield and Faribault locations and travel between HCI locations as needed.
• A deep passion for supporting children, youth, and families and advancing equitable outcomes in school and community settings.

Preferred Qualities

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in a nonprofit environment, particularly working with state or federal grants.
• Familiarity with Trinet HRIS system.
• Familiarity with Quickbooks Online.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish or Somali.
• Knowledge of Rice County and surrounding communities.

Benefits & Perks of Working at HCI

At HCI, we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset—and we’re committed to supporting their well-being, growth, and impact.

Here’s what we offer:

• Pay: $30.00 – $33.00 per hour.
• IRA Contribution: HCI matches employee contributions to a Simple IRA retirement plan
• Voluntary Benefits Access: Through our partner TriNet, employees have access to optional benefits including life, disability, legal, accident, and critical illness insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free access to confidential support for all employees
• Professional Development: We support continuous learning and will help you grow your skills to better serve our community
• Make a Difference: Contribute meaningfully to your community and make a direct impact on the lives of youth in Rice County
• Competitive Compensation: We conduct regular compensation reviews to ensure fair and competitive pay

Healthy Community Initiative (HCI) supports, values, and empowers youth in Rice County. We believe our staff is our most valuable resource. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative team that reflects the communities we serve.