Human Resource Generalist

Analog Technologies; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Technologies, an electronics manufacturing firm in Burnsville, Minnesota, seeks an HR Generalist to handle payroll, employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, and benefits administration onsite. You will partner with production leadership to support payroll compliance, employee engagement, and performance processes within a fast-paced environment.

The role reports to the HR Director and collaborates with the HR Manager to implement HR programs, ensure policy consistency, and maintain

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or related field.
• 3-5 years of progressive Human Resources work experience; previous HR Generalist experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide payroll processing and reporting support in a timely, accurate manner.
• Assist with employee relations matters, investigations, documentation, and corrective actions.
• Support full-cycle recruitment and onsite interviews for Production roles.
• Coordinate onboarding, orientation, and required trainings for new hires.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and annual engagement survey activities.
• Assist with performance evaluations, goal setting and coaching guidance.

Skills

Payroll

Employee relations

Recruitment

Onboarding

Employee engagement

Performance management

Training & development

Compensation & benefits

Process improvement

Compliance

HRIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or related field

Tools

HRIS

Job description

The HR Generalist is responsible for providing comprehensive human resources support within a fast-paced electronic manufacturing environment. This onsite role serves as a key point of contact for employees and leaders, supporting daily HR operations including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, payroll processing, benefits administration, compliance, and HR program execution.

The HR Generalist reports directly to the HR Director and works closely with the HR Manager for day-to-day guidance, coaching, and operational support. This position partners with production leadership and employees across all levels to promote a positive workplace culture, ensure consistent application of policies and procedures, and support organizational goals.

Essential Functions

Payroll Administration and Reporting

• Process payroll accurately and timely, including reviewing timekeeping records, attendance data, overtime, deductions, and payroll adjustments.
• Partner with supervisors and employees to resolve payroll discrepancies and timekeeping issues.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable wage and hour regulations.
• Completes payroll reporting, audits, government required reporting, year-end requirements, and reconciliation activities.
• Owns the administration of payroll-related processes, including new hires, terminations, status changes, and other employee updates.
• Complete employment verifications, unemployment claims and required documentation.

Employee Relations & Support

• Serve as a trusted onsite resource for employee questions, concerns, and workplace issues.
• Assist with employee relations matters, investigations, documentation, and corrective action processes under the direction of HR leadership.
• Promote consistent application of company policies and procedures.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and activities that enhance workplace culture.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive employee information.

Recruitment Support

• full-cycle recruiting activities for Production, including posting positions, reviewing applicants/phone screens, coordinating interviews, and onsite interviews.
• Ensure timely candidate communication and positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Partner with the VP, Operations, Production Manager and hiring managers to support staffing needs.

Onboarding and Off-Boarding

• Coordinate onboarding activities to ensure a smooth new hire experience, including new hire paperwork, orientation, system setup, and required training.
• Facilitate New Hire Orientation.
• Maintain compliance with employment documentation requirements.
• Manage Employee Offboarding, including exit interviews.

Employee Engagement

• Provide daily HR presence on the production floor and build strong working relationships with employees and supervisors.
• Support the execution of the annual Employee Engagement Survey.
• Partner with HR Manager to help facilitate focus groups.
• Partner with HR Team to develop and implement action plans.
• Collaborate with Social Committee to plan employee events.
• Support Safety Culture initiatives as needed.

Performance Management

• Support managers with performance evaluations, goal setting and feedback.
• Provide guidance on effective people management practice, coaching, disciplinary actions and performance improvement plans, up to and including termination, with support of the HR Manager and HR Director.

Training & Development

• Identify training needs and bring ideas to HR Team or Production Manager.
• Encourage continuous learning, cross-training, and career development.

Compensation & Benefits

• Administer compensation and benefit programs in alignment with company guidelines.
• Support employees with benefits inquiries, enrollment, and open enrollment.
• Update HRIS with benefit programs, options, and documents.
• Partner with brokers and vendors as needed.
• Assist with annual review cycles, including merit increases and promotions.

Process Improvement and Project Management

• Recommend HR Process and Policy Improvements.
• Support the planning, execution, reporting of HR programs/projects, processes, company-wide projects, improvements and initiatives.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance on federal, state and local employment laws.
• Maintain audit readiness and adherence to best practices.
• Administer FMLA and ADA programs.
• Support compliance with the company's policies and Quality Management System.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, HR documentation, and personnel files in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.

Travel

Minimal travel is expected for this position.

Required Qualifications (Education, Training, Skills, and Experience)

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or related field.
• 3-5 years of progressive Human Resources work experience; previous HR Generalist experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.
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