HR Generalist

Swagelok Minnesota; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan with company match

HSA employer contributions

Job summary

Swagelok Minnesota in Chaska, MN seeks an HR Generalist to partner with the business and own broad aspects of the employee lifecycle. You will lead recruiting, onboarding, and offboarding while building strong relationships with associates, leaders, and external partners to enhance the employee experience.

The role covers HR operations, benefits, payroll, leave administration, policy compliance, culture initiatives, and development programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• 2+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience for a wide range of roles.
• Experience with HR processes outside of recruiting is preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in developing a career as a well-rounded HR professional.
• Experience working with an HRIS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and coordinate full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, and offboarding activities for positions across the organization.
• Build and maintain relationships with candidates, colleges, community organizations, and other talent sources to support current and future hiring needs.
• Partner with leaders and the HR Supervisor to understand hiring needs, develop effective recruiting strategies, and provide a positive candidate experience.
• Serve as a resource to associates and leaders for day-to-day HR questions and processes, escalating complex or sensitive matters to the HR Supervisor.
• Maintain accurate and timely employee information within the HRIS.
• Support employment changes, personnel documentation, reporting, and other HR administrative processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems, and the overall employee experience.
• Support administration of the Performance and Development Program (PDP).
• Coordinate training and development activities and maintain accurate training records.
• Support the administration of employee benefits through the HRIS.
• Assist with bi-weekly payroll processing and related HRIS activities.
• Support leave administration and maintain accurate documentation and tracking.
• Support the administration and consistent application of company policies and procedures in compliance with ISO 9001 standards.
• Assist with maintaining compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Partner with the HR Supervisor on policy updates, compliance initiatives, and employee relations matters as needed.
• Contribute to initiatives that strengthen the organization's culture and employee experience across our service territory.
• Assist in leadership of culture and safety committee activities and help coordinate related initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Self-motivation

Written and verbal communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business or related field

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Description

Are you an HR professional who wants to be a true partner to the business—not just maintain the status quo? We are looking for an HR Generalist to join our team in Chaska, Minnesota. This is an opportunity to take meaningful ownership, build relationships across the organization, and make a tangible impact on the employee experience. You’ll have exposure to the full organization, the trust to make decisions without being micromanaged, and the opportunity to help create a workplace where people genuinely enjoy coming to work each day.

We are an authorized sales and service center for Swagelok Company and have proudly been in business since 1966. We provide high-quality components, custom assemblies, and technical expertise to a wide range of industries. We’re a growing, values-based organization that emphasizes teamwork, transparency, intentional decision-making, and continuous growth. We invest in our people through training and development, provide opportunities to grow, and encourage employees to bring ideas forward and make a difference.

In this role, you’ll have broad exposure across the employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, HR operations, benefits, payroll, leave administration, and employee experience. You’ll support both proactive and reactive recruiting efforts while building strong relationships with internal leaders, employees, candidates, and external partners. You’ll also contribute to culture and employee experience initiatives, helping ensure our HR practices reflect who we are and how we want to work together.

The right person will be approachable, trustworthy, collaborative, and highly organized, with the ability to prioritize competing demands and follow through on important details. Learning agility is critical—you’ll need to be comfortable stepping into unfamiliar situations, asking questions, learning quickly, and figuring things out. We’re looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, takes initiative, and understands that great HR is ultimately about supporting both people and the business.

This position is Monday through Friday during standard business hours and is based in the office five days per week. We value being together as a team while also providing flexibility when life happens.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; highly competitive paid time off and sick time; 10 paid holidays; an incentive reward plan; HSA employer contributions; life insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition & Employee Lifecycle

• Own and coordinate full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, and offboarding activities for positions across the organization.
• Build and maintain relationships with candidates, colleges, community organizations, and other talent sources to support current and future hiring needs.
• Partner with leaders and the HR Supervisor to understand hiring needs, develop effective recruiting strategies, and provide a positive candidate experience.

HR Operations & Administration

• Serve as a resource to associates and leaders for day-to-day HR questions and processes, escalating complex or sensitive matters to the HR Supervisor.
• Maintain accurate and timely employee information within the HRIS.
• Support employment changes, personnel documentation, reporting, and other HR administrative processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems, and the overall employee experience.

People Development

• Support administration of the Performance and Development Program (PDP).
• Coordinate training and development activities and maintain accurate training records.

Benefits, Payroll, & Leave

• Support the administration of employee benefits through the HRIS.
• Assist with bi-weekly payroll processing and related HRIS activities.
• Support leave administration and maintain accurate documentation and tracking.

Compliance & Policy

• Support the administration and consistent application of company policies and procedures in compliance with ISO 9001 standards.
• Assist with maintaining compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Partner with the HR Supervisor on policy updates, compliance initiatives, and employee relations matters as needed.

Culture & Employee Experience

• Contribute to initiatives that strengthen the organization's culture and employee experience across our service territory.
• Assist in leadership of culture and safety committee activities and help coordinate related initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of recruiting or talent acquisition experience for a wide range of roles required.
• Experience with HR processes outside of recruiting is preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in developing a career as a well-rounded HR professional.
• Experience working with an HRIS preferred.

Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate and confidential information.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Highly collaborative and relationship-oriented with the ability to build trust with associates and leaders
• Self-motivated and takes ownership of responsibilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills

Position Information:

• Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
• Compensation Structure: Salary, Non-exempt plus incentive commensurate with experience
• Seniority: P2 – P3
• Location: Chaska, MN
• Travel Requirements: up to 2 times per year to either/or Appleton, WI and Williston, ND
• Immediate Supervisor: HR Supervisor