Human Resource Manager

Hy-Vee, Inc.; Faribault (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hy-Vee in Faribault, MN is seeking a Human Resource Manager to partner with store leadership and support all employee life cycle activities. You'll handle recruiting, payroll coordination, employee relations, compliance, and HR program development to ensure a fair, productive, and compliant workplace.

Strong communication and discretion are essential as you work across departments to keep the store running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field required.
• Experience in HR, payroll, and employee relations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.

Responsibilities

• Partner with store leadership to support HR initiatives.
• Coordinate recruiting, onboarding, and training processes.
• Counsel department heads on performance, benefits, and personnel matters.
• Oversee payroll coordination and timekeeping in Workday.
• Handle workers' compensation and safety compliance.
• Ensure HR policies and dress code compliance across store operations.

Skills

Communication

HR policies

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Payroll systems

Job description

Additional Considerations (if any):

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At Hy-Vee our people are our strength. We promise “a helpful smile in every aisle” and those smiles can only come from a workforce that is fully engaged and committed to supporting our customers and each other.

Job Description

Job Title: Human Resource Manager

Department: General

FLSA: Hourly

Revision Date: 07/2026

About Hy-Vee

At Hy-Vee, we believe the shortest distance between two people is a smile. We’re seeking people with a passion for customer service, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to being part of a team that strives to make our customers’ lives easier, healthier and happier.

The Role and Why It’s Important

As the Human Resource Manager at Hy-Vee, you’ll be the go-to HR partner for your store, supporting every employee from their first day through their career here. From recruiting and payroll to employee relations and compliance, your work keeps the store running smoothly and the team feeling supported and valued.

If you’re a people-first professional who thrives on variety, enjoys solving problems, and is passionate about building a great workplace, this role is a great fit for you.

What You’ll Do

No two shifts are exactly the same, but here’s what you can expect:

• Deliver outstanding customer service by greeting customers warmly and assisting them throughout the store
• Coordinate all employee information updates in the Workday time and attendance system
• Counsel department heads and employees on performance reviews, scheduling, benefits, wages, and personnel matters; serve as Insurance Coordinator and 401(k) Coordinator
• Develop and manage recruiting and retention programs; facilitate the full hiring process including interviewing, placement, orientation, and training
• Coordinate employee transfers between stores and track vacation and personal days for all store employees
• Conduct performance reviews and exit interviews; attend weekly staff and assistant manager meetings
• Make payroll adjustments including bonuses and missed pay raises; transmit sales, hours, adjustments, and accounts receivable to the corporate office weekly
• Disperse paychecks, W-2s, and Trust Fund and 401(k) reports; distribute company and store communications including birthdays and anniversaries
• Prepare employee wage and employment verifications, disability claims, and leave of absence requests
• Record and follow up on Workers Compensation claims and complete accident reports for customers and employees
• Schedule employees, honor time-off requests, and arrange coverage for call-ins
• Coordinate quarterly employee meetings, store events, service award programs, and bonus meetings
• Handle customer complaints and send follow-up and thank-you correspondence
• Conduct store tours for schools and civic organizations
• Handle confidential employee records and sensitive information with strict discretion
• Maintain compliance with Hy-Vee’s dress code, hygiene standards, and all company policies
• Assist in other store areas and take on special projects as needed
• You’ll receive direction and support from: Store Director, Store Manager, and Assistant Managers of Store Operations, Perishables, and Health Wellness Home

Your Skills

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to be able to:

• Communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally with employees and leadership
• Interview, counsel, and advise employees and managers with professionalism and discretion