HR Generalist

McLane Company, Inc; Otsego (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

FSA/HSA

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan

Paid time off from day one

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Pet insurance

Maternity/paternity leave

Discount programs

Background check and drug screen

Job summary

McLane Company, Inc is seeking an HR Generalist in Otsego, MN to coordinate daily HR functions. You will train, ensure compliance, and support recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and 2+ years in HR. The role offers comprehensive day-one benefits and a competitive salary.

This position emphasizes teamwork, training, data handling, and policy interpretation in a fast-paced environment with ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent
• 2+ years of HR experience
• Hands-on training experience preferred
• Understand safety guidelines and compliance
• Strong MS Office and data interpretation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, diverse environment

Responsibilities

• Support training programs and ensure compliance with McLane practices and laws
• Coordinate mandatory trainings and safety-related classes
• Maintain records, reports, and processes including FMLA and safety investigations
• Coordinate events and engage teammates in programs (CMN, United Way)
• Assist HR Manager as needed and manage recruitment activities
• Guide hiring processes, pre-employment paperwork, and orientation
• Post job ads, screen resumes, and communicate with applicants
• Promote morale through open communication and policy interpretation
• Attend daily with teammates and managers and support meetings

Skills

Communication skills

Training & coaching

Harassment training

Safety guidelines

Data interpretation

Problem solving

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

PeopleSoft

Job description

Take your career further with McLane!

McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you will pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with your fellow teammates to serve America's most beloved brands. McLane leaders think long-term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide.

The HR Generalist is responsible for coordinating the daily functions of the Human Resources Team.

Benefits you can count on:

• Pay rate: $75,000 to $80,000 per year.
• This role is also eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan with a target incentive of 10% of your base annual salary.
• Day 1 Benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company-paid life insurance
• Paid time off begins day one.
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days.
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

What you'll do as an HR Generalist:

• Assist and observe in various training programs in order to comply with McLane Company training practices and federal laws.
• Facilitate mandatory harassment/substance abuse training, safety, and arrange special classes for teammates.
• Maintain logo clothing, relocation billing, FMLA records, Workers Compensation and safety investigations, documentation, reporting and evacuation plans.
• Coordinate special events such as: CMN, United Way, Health Fair, teammate parties, etc.
• Support for HR Manager as needed.
• Ensure that the McLane Company employment process is carried out within legal guidelines and that each applicant is treated fairly and consistently.
• Manage requisitions and develop appropriate recruitment strategies with managers (i.e.: advertisements, internet).
• Coordinate and attend career fairs, receive, review, and screen applications and resumes, communicate application status to applicants, check references and verify previous employment.
• Advise supervisors on hiring/offer procedures, arrange pre-employment paperwork and orientation, and maintain Jobs Box.
• Promote teammate morale through open lines of communication and policy interpretation.
• Coordinate teammate meetings assist in facilitation of New Hire Orientation, and interact daily with teammates and managers.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications you'll bring as an HR Generalist:

• Have a bachelor's degree.
• Have 2+ years experience in Human Resources.
• Possess hands on experience in training and coaching.
• Understand safety practice guidelines.
• Have strong MS Office skills including Word and Excel. PowerPoint will be useful; Peoplesoft experience preferred.
• Be able to identify and work through problems and conflicting issues in a clear and diplomatic manner.
• Be able to review and interpret data, transactions, policies, and business practices.
• Be an effective communicator (verbally and written) with teammates at all levels.
• Be able to work in diverse and fast paced environment.
• This position requires the ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job-related tasks effectively and safely. This includes understanding work instructions, safety protocols, and communications essential to the role. The requirement is directly related to the nature of the job and ensures compliance with workplace safety and operational standards.
  

Fit the following? We want you here!

• Teamwork oriented
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Detailed

Our roadmap. Our story.

We've been forging our path as a leader in the distribution industry since 1894. Building an expansive nationwide network of team members for 130+ years has allowed us to stay agile for our clients across the restaurant, retail, and e-commerce industries. We look to the future and are ready to continue making industry-defining moves by embracing the newest technology into our practices, continuing team member training, and emphasizing our people-centered culture.

Candidates may be subject to a background check and drug screen, in accordance with applicable laws.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

For our complete EEO and Pay Transparency statement, please visit https://www.mclaneco.com/legal/employment/

Primary Location: United States-Minnesota-Otsego

Work Locations: CK Otsego, 6301 Queens Ave NE, Otsego 55330

Business Unit: ML420 CK Otsego

Job: Human Resources

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1st - Day

Employee Status: Regular