Human Resources Generalist

PIPESTONE; Brandon (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

PIPESTONE seeks an HR Generalist to support managers and employees across the organization. You will handle policy questions, employee relations, and leave programs, ensuring compliance with federal and state laws in a manufacturing and agricultural setting.

The role includes partnering with leaders on investigations, guiding onboarding and offboarding, and helping with promotions, transfers, and compensation changes while fostering an inclusive, collaborative workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Sociology, Business Administration or applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-2 years of prior experience in Human Resources, preferably in Manufacturing or Agriculture
• Strong understanding of federal and state employment law.
• Ability to build relationships, and willingness to coach employees and managers at various levels.
• Good communication, problem-solving and conflict management skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for managers and employees with questions on HR policies, procedures and employment practices.
• Partner with leaders to address employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, investigations, and appropriate disciplinary actions.
• Advise leaders and employees on leave of absence programs and workplace accommodations, including FMLA, state leave programs, ADA accommodations, and workers' compensation.
• Partner with Leave Administrator to ensure timely and seamless case management.
• Support employment changes together with managers and the recruiting and staffing team, including promotions, demotions, transfers, and compensation adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Support employee onboarding and offboarding activities.
• Contribute to a positive employee experience and inclusive workplace culture.

Skills

Relationship building

Coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Conflict management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Sociology, Business Administration or applicable field

Job description

Company Description

PIPESTONE is dedicated to its mission of helping farmers today create the farms of tomorrow, a commitment it has upheld since 1942. The organization supports family farmers with specialized expertise and resources in pig health, management, nutrition, research, and business operations. PIPESTONE serves more than 1,500 farmers across the Midwest through five office locations and over 70 sow farms managed on behalf of family farmers. Team members contribute to a collaborative, agriculture-focused environment where innovation and practical solutions help drive long-term farm success.

• Serve as the first point of contact for managers and employees with questions on HR policies, procedures and employment practices.
• Partner with leaders to address employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, investigations, and appropriate disciplinary actions.
• Advise leaders and employees on leave of absence programs and workplace accommodations, including FMLA, state leave programs, ADA accommodations, and workers' compensation.
• Partner with Leave Administrator to ensure timely and seamless case management.
• Support employment changes together with managers and the recruiting and staffing team, including promotions, demotions, transfers, and compensation adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Support employee onboarding and offboarding activities.
• Contribute to a positive employee experience and inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Sociology, Business Administration or applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-2 years of prior experience in Human Resources, preferably in Manufacturing or Agriculture
• Strong uderstanding of federal and state employment law.
• Ability to build relationships, and willingness to coach employees and managers are various levels.
• Good communication, problem-solving and conflict management skills.