HR Coordinator

Potential with Quanex; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision start the 1st

PTO & paid holidays

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources & onsite physical/ف

Free beverages

Job summary

Quanex is seeking an HR Coordinator in St. Cloud, Minnesota. This role serves as the face of HR for new hires, delivering welcoming onboarding experiences while leveraging HRIS tools to streamline processes.

You will engage with the community to support local recruitment and people-first culture, reporting to the HR team in a dynamic, multi-site environment. The position emphasizes onboarding, employee relations, and data-driven HR analytics, with opportunities for growth and contributing to

Qualifications

• Associate degree in HR or Administration is required or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a fast-paced, multi-site environment is preferred.
• Strong MS Office skills and HRIS analytics capability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead divisional HR orientation for new hires (in-person and online).
• Create new hire personnel folders and upload documents.
• Manage administrative tasks supporting Division HR Managers.
• Build relationships within the community to support recruitment and marketing.
• Create and maintain HR analytic reports.
• Lead and participate in employee engagement events throughout the year.
• Travel up to two hours to other Quanex plants as needed.
• Continuously look to improve HR processes with a customer-service mindset.

Skills

MS Office

HRIS proficiency

HR analytics

Reporting

Confidential information handling

Education

Associate degree in HR or Administration

Tools

UKG HRIS

Job description

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• Posted on November 10, 2026

Locations

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St Cloud, MN 56304, USA

• On-site
• Human Resources
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: HRCOO008059

Description

Quanex is looking for an HR Coordinator to join our team located in St. Cloud, Minnesota.

Join a dynamic and supportive HR team where collaboration, innovation, and people-first values drive success. In this role, you'll serve as the face of the company for new hires, creating welcoming and memorable onboarding experiences while building meaningful connections within the community. You'll leverage your HRIS expertise and embrace modern technology, including AI, Microsoft Office, and other digital tools, to streamline processes and enhance the employee experience. If you enjoy balancing administrative responsibilities with opportunities to make a positive impact on people and organizational culture, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your HR career.

We Offer You!

• Medical, dental & vision start the 1st of the month after hire
• Medical coverage featuring wellness incentives that may significantly reduce employee premiums
• PTO, ESST, paid holidays & paid training — starts right away
• 401(k) with company match & vesting
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Life insurance provided
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness resources & onsite physical therapist
• Free fountain drinks and coffee during shifts

What’s attractive about the HR Coordinator position?

• World Class Safety Records.
• Collaborative Team Environment and working with a great HR Team.
• Ability to “make a difference and be a part of something bigger”

What Success Looks Like:

• Lead divisional HR orientation for new hires (in-person and online using Teams).
• Create new hire personnel folders and upload new hire documents.
• Manage administrative tasks supporting Division HR Managers.
• Build and foster relationships within the community to support local recruitment and marketing strategies.
• Create and maintain various HR analytic reports.
• Lead and participate in several employee engagement events over the course of a year – including safety days, celebrations of outstanding results, health fairs, employee engagement surveys.
• Ability to travel to other Quanex plants (within a 2-hour drive), as needed.
• Self-motivated to improve processes and have a customer service-orientated mindset.

What You Bring:

• Associate’s degree in HR or Administration, experience in lieu of education
• Experience working in a fast-paced, complex, multi-site business environment
• Strong skills using MS Office and HRIS Systems such as UKG.
• Must have previous experience reporting and HRIS analytics.
• Ability to work with a wide range of sensitive and confidential information
• The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $65,000 plus applicable bonus. The salary range will vary based on experience.

About Quanex,A Part of Something Bigger

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We areA Part of Something Biggerby improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com .

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