HR Generalist

The Human Resources Generalist performs a variety of day-to-day responsibilities to support the organization in areas of talent acquisition, leave of absence and workers compensation administration, employee and labor relations, talent and performance management, and company policy and procedure enforcement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; workers compensation; and training and development.
• Identifies and implements efficient and effective sourcing strategies to build pipelines of potential applicants, such as employer branding initiatives. Sources applicants through online channels (LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor etc.) and other professional networks.
• Ensures proper applicant records are maintained to ensure compliance with the Company’s Affirmative Action Plan.
• Collaborates with the hiring manager and/other human resource staff during the offer process, identifying and recommending salary ranges, incentives, start dates, and other pertinent details.
• Collaborates with department managers, to identify and draft detailed and accurate job descriptions, interview questions, and selection criteria.
• Assists with the recruitment, interviews, and hiring of qualified job applicants for open hourly positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Maintains applicant records and reporting to ensure compliance with the companies EEO and Affirmative Action policies.
• Conducts employment pre-screening; administers new hire on-boarding and orientation
• Provides personnel guidance and procedure to employees and managers.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Attends, participates and ensures proper follow up with employee corrective actions, terminations and grievances.
• Performs proper investigation and follow up disciplinary action in response to harassment, discrimination or instances of violence within the workplace.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and recommended best practices (ADA, EEO, FMLA, FLSA, etc.); assists in the review of policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Conducts exit interviews and recommends corrective action as necessary.
• Assists with the talent and performance management process as needed.
• Assists with open enrollments and training of employee benefits as needed.
• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments as needed.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Familiarity with recruitment on social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.) and web-based recruitment sites (Indeed, Glassdoor, Ladders, CareerBuilder, and LinkedIn Talent Solutions, etc.), and other professional networks.
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal employment-related laws and regulations.
• Thorough understanding of EEO, ADA and Affirmative Action laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent systems.

WORKING CONDITIONS/OTHER:

• Work Hours/Status: Full Time, Salary-Exempt, 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Travel Requirements: Occasional travel may be required.
• The job works in a normal office environment with no undue exposure to noise, dust, odors, drafts, etc.
• Sitting/standing, free to move around, some repetitive movements (i.e. keyboarding).
• Sustained visual concentration on numbers, policy documents, etc. while viewing small areas such as monitors and small screens.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of federal and state employment law, compliance, trends, new technologies and best practices in areas of responsibilities.

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and competencies required of this position. Employees are held accountable for all aspects for the job, which are subject to change at any time. An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,779.32 - $81,652.87 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rochester, MN 55901: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Human resources: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $43,779 - $81,653