HR Operations Specialist

nVent; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

nVent is seeking a detail-oriented HR Coordinator to support employee lifecycle activities, payroll, onboarding, and HRIS tasks at the Anoka sites in Minnesota. You’ll be a trusted front-line contact, ensuring accurate records, confidential handling, and exceptional service to employees and leaders.

You will collaborate with Payroll, HRIS, and Benefits teams, participate in process improvements, and help scale HR support across the site in a fast-paced, people-first environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree minimally required in HR or related.
• 2+ years HR experience preferred.
• Self-starting, energetic, reliable approach to work.
• Strong planning, organization, and time management.
• Ability to build rapport with employees at all levels.
• HRIS experience preferred; Workday or similar platforms desirable; MS Office proficiency required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day HR operations and employee lifecycle processes (onboarding, orientation, documentation, HR transactions).
• Serve as front-line HR contact for employees, supervisors, and internal partners; provide guidance and high-level service.
• Support payroll, timekeeping, and absence-related processes with tracking and coordination.
• Prepare, maintain, and audit employee records and HR documentation for accuracy and confidentiality.
• Contribute to HR projects, standard work documentation, and process improvements.
• Support HR initiatives and engagement activities to strengthen culture and employee experience.
• Collaborate with Payroll, HRIS, and Compensation & Benefits to resolve employee questions.
• Assist HR teams across the business to ensure consistent HR service delivery.

Skills

Customer service

Onboarding

Payroll support

Timekeeping

HRIS

Workday

Organization

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Associate's Degree in HR or related

Tools

Workday

MS Office

HRIS

Job description

nVent is seeking a detail-oriented HR Coordinator to support employee lifecycle activities, payroll, onboarding, and HRIS tasks at the Anoka sites in Minnesota. You’ll be a trusted front-line contact, ensuring accurate records, confidential handling, and exceptional service to employees and leaders.

You will collaborate with Payroll, HRIS, and Benefits teams, participate in process improvements, and help scale HR support across the site in a fast-paced, people-first environment.