HR Generalist at Applied Digital Corporation – Ellendale, North Dakota

About Applied Digital

At Applied Digital, we are the epicenter of AI innovation, crafting cutting-edge data center solutions tailored for the demands of high-performance computing. Designed from the ground up to support AI and machine learning workloads, our infrastructure is the backbone of tomorrow’s technological advancements, including AI-driven video and generative platforms.

We are:

• Forward-Thinkers: With a keen eye on current market trends and future innovations, we adapt swiftly andleadtechnological evolution.
• Resilient: We navigate complex challenges andemergestronger, delivering robust and reliable solutions for industry pioneers.
• Innovative Designers:Leveragingthe latest technologies, we create visionary solutions that redefine industry standards.

At Applied Digital, we are committed to solving intricate problems, advancing business initiatives, maximizing operational efficiency, and reducing our carbon footprint. We are a team of resilient, forward-thinking innovators driving the AI revolution.

Position Summary

Applied Digital is seeking an HR Generalist to join our growing organization. This role will play a key role in supporting day-to-day people operations and ensuring a positive, engaging employee experience. This role partners closely with managers and employees, providing support on HR policies, employee relations, performance processes, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of contact for employee questions, concerns, and policy guidance at Applied Digital’s data center campuses.
• Maintain employee records, process HR transactions, and ensure dataaccuracyin HRIS systems.
• Assistemployees withbenefitsquestions, open enrollment, and other benefit-related programs.
• Support HR administration of performance review cycles, aidingsupervisorsto help meet deadlinesand company goals.
• Identifyopportunities to streamline and improve workflow processes.
• Provide feedback and status updates (regular, as needed) to HR managementregardingthe progressof different initiatives such as employee engagement, learning and development, onboardings, and more.
• Assistwith and support various HR functions such as new hire onboardings and orientation, learning and development, employee relations, and more

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Communications,Businessorrelatedfield.
• 2-3+ years of experience in a Human Resources generalist or business partner role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Suite tools (Outlook, Teams, etc.).
• Experience using HRIS and payroll systems (ADP, Workday, UKG, Paycor, etc.).
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree or accredited HR certification.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state labor laws, employment practices, and other HR processes.

Please note that Applied Digital is currently unable to sponsor new applicants for employment authorization or provide immigration-related support for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, visa categories such as H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1, O-1, and any Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) or other work authorizations that require employer sponsorship.

Essential Skills

• Communication: Clear verbal and written communication to document incidents and ensure proper shift handoffs.
• Collaboration: Ability to work closely with team members, supervisors, and cross-functional partners.
• Adaptability: Flexible in responding to changes in process, tools, environment, and shift assignments.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of assigned tasks and follows through with minimal supervision.
• Attention to Detail:Maintainsthorough andaccuratelogs, inspections, records, and documentation.
• Time Management: Manages time effectively to meet performance expectations and service levels.
• Integrity: Adheres to company policies, safety protocols, and professionalethics always.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Recommends and supports efficiency, safety, and system innovations.
• Documentation Discipline:Maintainsclear, consistent records for operational continuity and compliance.
• Security Compliance:Maintainsawareness of data center physical and logical security expectations.
• Digital Literacy: Uses productivity tools (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Excel, ticketing systems) for communication and documentation in office or hybrid settings.

Physical Requirements

• Able to remain in a seated position for an extended period and to lift and carry up to 15 lbs. (office manuals, case notebooks, case files, case materials, standard boxes, report binders, etc.) as needed.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents acknowledge that they possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. HR Generalist.pdf