HR Generalist

Cretex; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement savings plan with company match

Comprehensive medical insurance

Paid holidays and time off

Wellness program with incentives

Discretionary profit-sharing program

Job summary

A leading contract manufacturer is seeking a Human Resources Generalist in Brooklyn Park. This hands-on position involves partnering with leaders and employees to drive business performance. Responsibilities include onboarding, employee relations, and performance management. Candidates need a Bachelor's in HR and at least 3 years of progressive HR experience. The salary ranges from $62,000 to $93,000 annually, with comprehensive benefits available for employees working 20+ hours a week.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive HR experience with at least 2 years of Employee Relations experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of state, local, and federal employment laws and regulations.
• Proven experience consulting on a wide range of employee relations matters.

Responsibilities

• Build strong partnerships with business leaders and employees through an onsite presence.
• Lead HR initiatives locally and in collaboration with the corporate HR team.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and lead HR process enhancements.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or HR certification (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP)

Job description

Overview

Cretex Medical is a leading contract manufacturer of precision components and assemblies for the medical device industry. Our customers view us as a trusted partner in the areas of injection molding, laser processing, metal stamping and device assembly. Learn more at www.cretexmedical.com.

Position Summary:

The Human Resources Generalist plays a key role in driving business performance by partnering closely with leaders and employees. This position supports our Cretex Medical Component and Device Technologies group at our Brooklyn Park facility. Daily, in-person collaboration is essential to success in this position, and this role is not eligible for hybrid or remote work. In this hands‑on role, you’ll contribute across the employee lifecycle—onboarding, employee relations, performance management, talent acquisition, and wellness—while helping leaders navigate people‑related decisions with confidence and care.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, trusted partnerships with business leaders and employees through consistent onsite presence.
• Lead and support HR initiatives both locally and in collaboration with the corporate HR team.
• Provide day‑to‑day guidance, coaching, and recommendations to supervisors and managers.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and lead more complex HR process enhancements.
• Effectively resolve employee relations issues using sound judgment and empathy.
• Partner with line managers to proactively assess workforce needs and support both tactical and strategic staffing plans.
• Conduct onboarding and offboarding sessions to ensure a positive employee experience.
• Facilitate new‑hire check‑ins and ongoing employee touchpoints.
• Support workplace committees, including wellness and people & culture initiatives.
• Coordinate injury management, workers’ compensation, and employee leaves of absence.
• Provide orientation and onboarding support for new hires.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or an active HR certification (SHRM‑CP or SHRM‑SCP).
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive HR experience with at least 2 years of Employee Relations experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of state, local, and federal employment laws and regulations.
• Proven experience consulting on a wide range of employee relations matters.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and systems‑thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of initiative with a results‑oriented mindset.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher).
• Ability to travel up to 10% to the Dassel facility.

Pay Range

USD $62,000.00 - USD $93,000.00 /Yr.

Pay Range Details

This pay range reflects the base hourly rate or annual salary for positions within this job grade, based on our market‑based pay structures. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. While the full hiring range is shared for transparency, offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the range.

Company Benefits

All Employees: Our 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution; onsite health clinics, discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service), Cretex University, 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost, wellness program with incentives, an employee death benefit, and employee sick and safe leave are available to all Cretex employees.

20+ hours: Cretex’s medical benefit package includes comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers; dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider); vision insurance; a pre‑tax health savings account, healthcare and dependent care pre‑tax reimbursement accounts; paid holidays, paid time off; and our discretionary profit sharing program are available to employees working 20+ hours/week.

30+ hours: Parental Leave, accident and critical illness benefits, optional employee, spouse, and child life; short and long term disability; company provided life insurance; and tuition assistance programs are available to employees working 30+ hours per week.

Applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, family status, status with regard to public assistance, or any other protected status as required by law.

Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment and eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.