HR Generalist-DriSteem

AprilAire; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 64,600 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AprilAire is seeking a Human Resources Generalist in Eden Prairie, MN, to provide HR support for the DriSteem facility. This role involves recruiting, employee relations, and policy administration while maintaining a visible presence. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in HR or a related field and 2-5 years of HR experience in a manufacturing environment.

The position offers a salary range of $64,600-$100,000 and requires proficiency in Microsoft Office and knowledge of HRIS platforms.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in HR in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in recruiting for production and general staff roles.
• Knowledge of HR policies and compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support on-site for employees.
• Partner with leaders for recruiting and onboarding activities.
• Build relationships for employee relations and workplace engagement.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

HRIS platforms

Job description

Overview

Open position in Eden Prairie, MN due to internal promotion!

The Human Resources Generalist serves as a key manufacturing facility HR partner, supporting hourly and general staff employees across the DriSteem facility. This role is responsible for recruiting and onboarding, employee relations, policy administration, and day-to-day HR support while maintaining a visible presence in the facilities and partnering with leaders to meet staffing, engagement, and operational needs.

Responsibilities

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as an on-site HR partner for manufacturing facility employees and leaders, providing day-to-day support across hourly and general staff populations.
• Partner with leaders to execute recruiting, hiring, and onboarding activities for production and general staff positions.
• Build trusted relationships with employees and supervisors to support employee relations, issue resolution, and a positive workplace environment.
• Interpret and apply HR policies, employment practices, plant rules, and labor-related requirements with consistency and sound judgment.
• Coordinate key HR processes including onboarding, benefits and leave administration support, employment record maintenance, and HRIS updates.
• Support staffing plans by partnering with leaders and labor planning to understand openings, hiring priorities, and timing needs across the facilities.
• Maintain a visible presence on the production floor and in facility work areas to strengthen partnerships, reinforce policy and safety expectations, and support employee engagement.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support continuous compliance with ISO 9001 standards and procedures.
• Maintain a positive work environment through proactive and ongoing communications with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers, and organizational leadership.
• Comply with all company health and safety regulations and policies while promoting safe work practices. Report any applicable safety concerns or incidences.
• Ensure compliance with departmental guidelines and company standards.
• Significant interface with model production floor, up to and including 30% of the position’s time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field required.
• Two to five years of human resources experience required, including support for employees and leaders in a manufacturing or facility-based environment.
• Experience supporting recruiting and hiring for hourly production and general staff roles required.
• Working knowledge of HR policies, employment practices, employee benefits, leave administration, and regulated compliance requirements required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
• Experience with HRIS platforms such as Paylocity preferred; Workday experience desired.
• PHR certification preferred.

Key Qualities & Skills

• Build credibility and trust with employees, supervisors, and leaders through sound judgment, professionalism, and consistent follow-through.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with hourly and general staff employees as well as leadership.
• Demonstrate strong execution, organization, and attention to detail in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Maintain a visible, approachable presence in the facility and respond effectively to day-to-day employee and operational needs.
• Exercise discretion with sensitive information and apply HR practices with consistency and care.
• Work collaboratively across teams and supports a positive, service-oriented employee experience.

Salary range in State of MN: $64,600-$100,000.

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About The Team

Career growth opportunity! This position is open due to a transfer/promotion into Total Rewards. DriSteem is a growing part of the Madison Air portfolio of companies focused on indoor air quality that makes the world safer, healthier and more productive. Join us!