HR Generalist

States Manufacturing LLC; Dayton (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO/ESST

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Paid Weekly

Vision and Dental Insurance

401K / Life Insurance / STD

Job summary

States Manufacturing LLC is seeking an HR Generalist to manage day-to-day HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, payroll processing, and employee relations.

Responsibilities include benefits administration, policy enforcement, training tracking, and ensuring compliance with FMLA/ADA/FLSA. Regular floor presence supports employees across manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of Human Resource experience.
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations.
• Process biweekly payroll and handle payroll-related items.
• Maintain personnel records and ensure compliance with employment laws.
• Administer benefits, leaves, and training tracking.
• Support policy design, enforcement, and investigations as needed.
• Spend time on production floor to assist employees.

Skills

Confidentiality

Ethical Practice

Communication

Employment Law

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Admin or related field

Job description

Job Summary

The HR Generalist is responsible for the day-to-day HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, benefits administration, and policy enforcement.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to employment law, as well as compliance with FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and other applicable areas of employment law.
• Assist in designing, implementing, and administering Human Resources policies and responding to inquiries related to such policies.
• Work with department managers to resolve employment-related issues.
• Assist with employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Ensure all union reporting is accurate and timely.
• Maintain records of personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations.
• Process biweekly payroll and handle all items related to the payroll process.
• Manage leave of absences for all employees.
• Review, track, and document compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments.
• Recruit, interview, and facilitate hiring for open positions.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Regularly spend time on the Production Floor to be available to employees.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.

Preferred

• 3+ years of Human Resource experience.
• SHRM-CP.
• Experience in the Manufacturing Industry.

Skills and Competencies

• Confidentiality.
• Ethical Practice.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Understanding Employment Law.
• Critical Thinking.
• Problem-Solving.
• Interpersonal Skills.
• Customer Service.
• Leadership.
• Self-Motivated.
• Time Management.
• Decision Making.
• Ownership of Projects.
• Accountable to Objectives.
• Organizational Skills.
• Attention to Detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products.

Benefits

• PTO/ESST
• Paid holidays
• $100 individual deductible and $300 family deductible health insurance
• Paid Weekly
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• 401K / Life Insurance / STD

Requirements

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.