Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Emplify Health is seeking a collaborative and relationship-focused HR Generalist to support leaders and employees across multiple locations, including Gundersen Palmer, Tweeten Care Center, and Harmony Care Center. This position offers the opportunity to partner closely with operational leaders while providing hands-on HR support in a dynamic healthcare environment.
As an HR Generalist, you'll serve as a trusted resource for employee relations, talent management, workforce planning, performance management, and HR programs that support employee engagement and organizational success.
What You Will Do:
Supports the HR initiatives to help improve the employee experience, including performing routine administrative tasks to execute human resource programs such as compensation, payroll, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; performance and talent management; recognition, and morale; and training and development.
Assist with payroll and benefits administration
Answers employee questions regarding benefits, payroll, employee relations, employee safety, policies, wellness and health
Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems
What's Available:
Full-time, 40 hours per week
Schedule: Primarily Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with occasional evenings and weekends for education and/or orientation activities
Location: Split between supporting Gundersen Palmer in West Union, IA, Tweeten Care Center in Spring Grove, MN, and Harmony Care Center in Harmony, MN
Expected schedule may include approximately three days per week in West Union and two days per week supporting the Spring Grove/Harmony locations, based on business needs
Starting salary $57,000 and up, based on your relevant years of work experience.
What You Will Need:
Bachelor's degree in a Human Resources or related field
1-2 years of progressive human resources related experience
Familiarity with HRIS systems and data reporting tools.
Proactive problem-solving and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Competitive Benefits: We offer a comprehensive package including medical, dental, pet insurance, and a generous retirement contribution.
Work-Life Balance: We prioritize your well-being with a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, generous PTO, and paid holidays.
Professional Development: Invest in your future with our Tuition Invest Program (up to $3,000 per year), access to hundreds of internal courses, and our Career Development Center.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: We foster a welcoming environment with an inclusive celebration program, Unconscious Bias Training, and Patient Care resources.
Additional Perks: Enjoy an 18% discount on your Verizon data plan and a 20% discount on Gundersen services not covered by insurance
If you are looking to be a part of a stable and mission driven organization, we welcome you to apply!
Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities
If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact [email protected] or call 608-775-0267.
We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field
- 1–2 years of progressive human resources experience
- Familiarity with HRIS systems and data reporting tools
- Proactive problem-solving and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
What We Do
Gundersen Health System is a regional healthcare provider based in La Crosse, Wisconsin. It delivers primary and specialized medical care across western Wisconsin, southeastern Minnesota, and northeastern Iowa, serving more than 500,000 residents in 22 counties. Its mission and activities emphasize patient care, education, research, and a culture described as “Love + Medicine,” reflecting a broad, community-focused health system.
