HR Generalist ($66K-$70K)

Ultimate Staffing Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing Services in Minneapolis, MN seeks an HR Generalist to partner with the HR Manager in a small two-person HR team, focusing on employee relations in a union environment and supporting recruiting, onboarding, attendance administration, performance management, training, and HR compliance.

The ideal candidate has strong employee relations experience, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to resolve workplace issues while contributing to a positive employee experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years HR experience with a related degree, or 3+ years HR experience without a degree.
• Associate degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Experience in recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and HR administration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary HR contact for union employees and management.
• Answer employee questions on benefits, policies, attendance, and union contracts.
• Assist with investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Track attendance, leave, and payroll-related timecard accuracy.
• Coordinate employee recognition programs and attendance-related reports.
• Post and manage job openings; coordinate recruiting via staffing agencies and job boards.
• Facilitate new-hire orientations and onboarding documentation.
• Assist managers with performance reviews and training programs.
• Maintain HR records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide HR and administrative support to operations leadership.

Skills

HR experience

Employee relations

Union environment

Recruiting

Onboarding

Training

Compliance

Education

Associate degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR Generalist ($66K-$70K) (JN -092026-431451) Minneapolis, Minnesota

Salary: USD66000 - USD70000 per year

We are hiring for an HR Generalist to join our small manufacturing company and partner closely with the HR Manager as part of a two-person HR team. This role is heavily focused on employee relations in a union environment, serving as a key resource for employees and managers while supporting recruiting, onboarding, attendance administration, performance management, training, and HR compliance. The ideal candidate has strong employee relations experience and enjoys building relationships, resolving workplace issues, and supporting a positive employee experience.

Details:

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm (overtime as needed)
• Location : 100% in office (open free parking lot or street parking)
• Type: temp to hire on permanent

Duties:

Employee Relations & Union Support

• Serve as a primary HR contact for union employees and management.
• Answer employee questions regarding benefits, company policies, attendance policies, and union contract provisions.
• Assist with employee investigations, disciplinary meetings, corrective actions, and terminations.
• Build positive relationships with employees and support a productive work environment.
• Track employee attendance, absences, paid time off, and related documentation.
• Review timecards for payroll accuracy and identify attendance concerns.
• Partner with managers to address attendance issues and administer attendance warnings.
• Coordinate employee recognition programs, including perfect attendance awards.
• Calculate and track overtime metrics and attendance-related reports.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Post and manage union and non-union job openings in accordance with union contract requirements and company hiring practices.
• Coordinate recruiting efforts through staffing agencies, online job boards, and other sourcing channels.
• Conduct interviews and assist hiring managers throughout the selection process.
• Facilitate new employee orientations, including review of company policies, safety requirements, benefits, and onboarding documentation.
• Ensure all new hire paperwork is accurately completed and processed.

Performance Management & Training

• Assist managers with employee performance reviews and documentation.
• Coordinate performance improvement plans and monitor completion timelines.
• Maintain training records and employee training matrices.
• Recommend, schedule, and track employee development and training programs.
• Support managers with employee coaching and development initiatives.

Compliance & Recordkeeping

• Maintain employee personnel files and HR records.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Assist with reviewing and updating HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Support workers' compensation administration and coordinate with safety personnel as needed.

Administrative Support

• Provide HR and administrative support to operations leadership and department managers.
• Generate reports, correspondence, and employee communications.
• Support special projects and additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum of 2+ years of HR experience with a related degree, or 3+ years of HR experience without a degree.
• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and HR administration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively present information and communicate with employees and management.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information professionally.

Preferred :

• Experience supporting a manufacturing, production, or industrial workforce.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Knowledge of labor relations and collective bargaining agreements.
• SHRM-CP certification or other HR certification.
• Experience supporting employee training and performance management programs.