HR Generalist II — People & Compliance Advocate

Bench; Goodview (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark is seeking an HR Generalist to manage daily HR functions, including employee relations, recruitment and ensuring leadership adheres to policies and legal obligations. This on-site role supports Minnesota operations and collaborates with leadership to drive workforce initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a 4-year HR degree (or equivalent) and 3+ years of HR experience, with strong communication, confidentiality, and regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• A 4-year degree in Human resources or related degree or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by executive management.
• 3+ years of experience in Human Resources (Level II).
• Familiarity with federal and state employment regulations.

Responsibilities

• Involved with documentation related to co-worker counseling, performance appraisals and other required documentation, as well as disciplinary action up to and including termination and making hiring decisions.
• Help co-workers and supervisors settle work-related conflicts through counsel and recommendations.
• Act as a resource to employees/leaders/managers regarding employee issues and interpreting Company policies, procedures and benefits.
• May be responsible for one or more HRIS processes.
• Assist in developing department goals, objectives and systems.
• Contribute to ensuring that actions related to Affirmative Action compliance are in place and being adhered to.
• Develop and place employment and other community related ads.
• Assist in overseeing the on-site organization and coordination of production staffing.
• Assist in monitoring and supporting company policies and procedures and federal/state regulations, including but not limited to FMLA, ADA, sexual harassment investigations.
• Conduct exit interviews with staff to determine if corrective actions may retain valued staff.
• May contribute to any employee communications vehicles.
• Participate in various employee training classes.
• May coordinate and actively participate in new co-worker orientations, interviews or specific subject matter training.
• Perform department audits.
• Perform routine plant tours.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Organization

Discretion

Microsoft Office

Regulatory knowledge

Education

4-year degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

WebEx

Job description

Benchmark is seeking an HR Generalist to manage daily HR functions, including employee relations, recruitment and ensuring leadership adheres to policies and legal obligations. This on-site role supports Minnesota operations and collaborates with leadership to drive workforce initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a 4-year HR degree (or equivalent) and 3+ years of HR experience, with strong communication, confidentiality, and regulatory knowledge.