Human Resources Generalist

Colder Products Company; Arden Hills (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401k with match

Tuition assistance

Mentorship programs

Employee recognition

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Colder Products Company (CPC) in Minnesota seeks an HR Coordinator/Generalist who will support manufacturing and warehouse staff with onboarding, payroll, timekeeping, benefits, and leaves. You’ll partner with leadership on performance and policy interpretation, and manage SAP SuccessFactors data and lifecycle events for employees.

You will guide new hires through onboarding, oversee offboarding activities, assist with FMLA and leaves, coordinate return-to-work, and help with recruitment,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in HR, Business, Organization Development, or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in HR Coordinator, Generalist, or related role.
• Prior experience in production and/or warehouse environment preferred.
• Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of HR disciplines and understanding of state and federal employment related requirements and regulations.
• Ability to influence others and confidently and proactively build relationships.
• Flexible, adaptable, takes initiative, and a proven ability to manage change in a growth-oriented environment.
• This role may require up to 10% travel. Candidates should be comfortable with occasional travel as needed to support business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Serves as first point of contact related to HR support for manufacturing and warehouse employees.
• Partners with HR Manager on guidance and support for assigned leaders and employees on performance management, coaching, policy interpretation, and necessary action(s).
• Acts as a primary administrator in maintaining and updating the HRIS (SAP SuccessFactors). This includes processing and auditing new hires, transfers, promotions, compensation changes/adjustments, bonus awards, tuition reimbursements, terminations, etc.
• Reviews bi-weekly payroll and timecard auditing. Follows-up with employees and leaders and administers corrections as necessary.
• Owns new hire orientation and onboarding process for CPC, including welcome emails to new hires, facilitation of orientation, follow-up with hiring manager on onboarding plan and schedule, creation of employment file and completion of new hire checklist tasks.
• Owns offboarding process for employees within assigned business unit, including but not limited to scheduling exit interview meetings, creating of termination letters, posting termination filing, and completing the termination checklist.
• Assists employees with FMLA and leave of absence requests, processing, reviewing disability payments, and partnership with third party contact (Matrix).
• Coordinates with employee and leadership team as it relates to return-to-work process.
• Supports full life-cycle recruitment process for assigned requisitions, including job description creation, coordinating with internal/external recruiters, interview and debrief coordination, pre-employment screening, and facilitation of new hire onboarding and orientation.
• Supports employee engagement activities and initiatives including but not limited to anniversary award tracking and distribution, annual engagement survey support from survey to action planning, HR-sponsored employee events, and recognition programs throughout the year.
• Supports and may own a variety of special projects as required related to the development and implementation of business needs and HR policies/programs.
• Provides administrative support to the HR department including employment file maintenance, employee changes and other ad hoc reporting, and other assigned projects.
• Develops positive working relationships and business partnerships within assigned employee group and cross-functionally throughout CPC.
• Provides regular status updates to HR leadership team as requested or necessary.
• Performs other job duties as assigned to meet business and department needs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Influence others

Self-starter

Adaptability

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (HR/Business/OD)

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

Who We Are

At CPC (Colder Products Company), we’re not just connecting fluid lines – we’re connecting people, ideas, and possibilities. For nearly 50 years, we’ve been engineering cutting-edge fluid connection technologies that power industries from biopharmaceutical, thermal management (liquid cooling of electronics), medical, industrial, and chemical handling markets. But what sets us apart? Our people. We’re a team of problem-solvers, innovators, and forward-thinkers who thrive in a culture that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. Headquartered in Minneapolis/St. Paul, with over 700 employees in 14 countries, we’re growing fast, and we want you to grow with us!

Your Role

Are you ready to make an impact and work with a company that values your expertise, ideas, and career growth? You’ll be at the forefront of shaping our organization’s success. This isn’t just a job – it’s a career move where you’ll thrive, learn, and enjoy coming to work.

Responsibilities

• Serves as first point of contact related to HR support for manufacturing and warehouse employees. Support is inclusive but not limited to onboarding and offboarding, payroll, timekeeping, benefit questions, FMLA and leaves of absence, and employee relations.
• Partners with HR Manager on guidance and support for assigned leaders and employees on performance management, coaching, policy interpretation, and necessary action(s).
• Acts as a primary administrator in maintaining and updating the HRIS (SAP SuccessFactors). This includes processing and auditing new hires, transfers, promotions, compensation changes/adjustments, bonus awards, tuition reimbursements, terminations, etc.
• Reviews bi-weekly payroll and timecard auditing. Follows-up with employees and leaders and administers corrections as necessary.
• Owns new hire orientation and onboarding process for CPC, including welcome emails to new hires, facilitation of orientation, follow-up with hiring manager on onboarding plan and schedule, creation of employment file and completion of new hire checklist tasks.
• Owns offboarding process for employees within assigned business unit, including but not limited to scheduling exit interview meetings, creating of termination letters, posting termination filing, and completing the termination checklist.
• Assists employees with FMLA and leave of absence requests, processing, reviewing disability payments, and partnership with third party contact (Matrix).
• Coordinates with employee and leadership team as it relates to return-to-work process.
• Supports full life-cycle recruitment process for assigned requisitions, including job description creation, coordinating with internal/external recruiters, interview and debrief coordination, pre-employment screening, and facilitation of new hire onboarding and orientation.
• Supports employee engagement activities and initiatives including but not limited to anniversary award tracking and distribution, annual engagement survey support from survey to action planning, HR-sponsored employee events, and recognition programs throughout the year.
• Supports and may own a variety of special projects as required related to the development and implementation of business needs and HR policies/programs.
• Provides administrative support to the HR department including employment file maintenance, employee changes and other ad hoc reporting, and other assigned projects.
• Develops positive working relationships and business partnerships within assigned employee group and cross-functionally throughout CPC.
• Provides regular status updates to HR leadership team as requested or necessary.
• Performs other job duties as assigned to meet business and department needs.

Qualifications

• Basic Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business, Organization Development, or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in HR Coordinator, Generalist, or related role.
• Prior experience in production and/or warehouse environment preferred.
• Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Requires exceptionally strong organizational and communication skills (speaking, writing, listening, etc.).
• Knowledge of HR disciplines and understanding of state and federal employment related requirements and regulations.
• Ability to influence others and confidently and proactively build relationships.
• Flexible, adaptable, takes initiative, and a proven ability to manage change in a growth-oriented environment.
• Self-starter committed to delivering the highest in customer service, quality, and results either independently or as part of a team.
• This role may require up to 10% travel. Candidates should be comfortable with occasional travel as needed to support business objectives.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At CPC, our people aren’t just employees, they’re the driving force behind our success. We’ve built a culture rooted in respect, collaboration, and integrity, where every voice matters, and innovation thrives. It’s not just us saying it; CPC has been recognized as a Top Workplace 6x in the past 7 years, because we genuinely care about our employees’ growth, well-being, and success.

Growth & Development

• Mentorship, hands-on training, and career development opportunities to help you reach your full potential.
• Tuition Assistance to support continued education, plus scholarship programs for children of eligible employees.
• A Co-op and intern program in partnership with several universities for hands-on industry experience.
• Recognition programs that celebrate your contributions, from employee loyalty awards to peer-to-peer recognition.

Work/Life Balance

• Multiple paid-time off programs, including vacation, sick time, company-paid holidays, bereavement leave, and paid volunteer time to support causes you care about.
• Paid Parental Leave so you can focus on what matters most.
• Wellness support, including access to in-person and online advisors for mental, financial, and overall well-being.

Benefits & Compensation

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision coverage starting day one for you and your family.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions for eligible plans.
• Company-paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance for added security.
• Onsite gym & wellness programs to help stay active and healthy.
• 401k plan with automatic employer contributions starting on day one, plus profit-sharing to invest in your future.
• Referral bonuses – get rewarded for connecting talented friends and family to CPC job openings.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $70,000- $80,000/ year

This range is the pay scale for this role in Minnesota. Individual compensation is based on skills, experience, and qualifications related to this position.

Pay Range: USD 70000 - 80000 Annually

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.