Human Resources Generalist

A Hiring Company; Hoyt Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Hoyt Lakes is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist. The role involves managing HR functions from recruitment to benefits administration, ensuring compliance with labor laws, and fostering a positive workplace culture. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field, a minimum of 5 years of experience, and strong interpersonal skills. Competitive yearly salary ranges from $85,000 to $107,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources positions.
• Experience with payroll and benefits administration.
• Strong knowledge of HR principles and practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• SHRM certified preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader and foster a proactive culture.
• Recruit and onboard new hires, manage job postings and interviews.
• Support employee benefits programs and handle inquiries.
• Address employee concerns and conduct investigations.
• Assist with performance management processes and employee development.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.
• Maintain employee records and manage HR documentation.
• Manage HRIS system and analyze HR personnel information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field

Graduate degree in relevant field

Tools

MS Office

HR software and systems (Paylocity and SAP preferred)

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Administrative Services Director, the Human Resources Generalist supports a broad range of HR tasks related to the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding to benefits administration, performance management, and employee relations. The Human Resources Generalist has the abilities necessary to organize, coordinate, document and manage human resource activities and functions, support payroll and benefits and continuously improve our employee-oriented company culture that emphasizes operating safely, responsibly, and productively.

At NewRange Copper Nickel (NewRange), we act responsibly and strive to make a positive contribution to health and safety, environment, and communities through our activities. Being welcomed where we operate demands respecting Human Rights and Native American Rights, responsible social, economic, and environmental performance, and a commitment to sustainable business practice in everything we do. The successful candidate will work out of the NewRange office in Hoyt Lakes, Minnesota.

Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, leading by example and fostering a proactive safety and sustainability culture based on the common values on health, safety, environment, and communities shared by the asset owners.
• Recruitment and Onboarding: post job openings, screen resumes, schedule interviews, and manage the onboarding process for new hires.
• Benefits Administration: support employee benefits programs such as health insurance and retirement plans, ensure all benefit plan materials distributed are updated and consistent with plan designs, support benefit orientations and other benefits trainings for employees, and assist employees with insurance questions, issues, and discrepancies.
• Employee Relations: address employee concerns, handle employee relations issues, and conduct investigations. Champion an open-door policy for employee concerns.
• Performance Management: assist with performance management processes, provide feedback, and support employee development and training.
• Compliance: ensure the company adheres to labor laws and company policies and standards, participate in the development and administration of programs, procedures and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the company, and protect the interests of employees and the company in accordance with policies, standards, procedures, labor laws and regulations.
• HR Administration: maintain employee records, support workers’ compensation programs and employee leaves of absence including FMLA, update handbooks, and manage other HR documentation.
• HRIS Administration: manage the HRIS system to collect and analyze pertinent HR personnel information that meet organizational and legal compliance needs, coordinate training programs and records, and manage time and attendance requirements.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

The above accountabilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field. Graduate degree in relevant field would be beneficial.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources positions.
• Experience with payroll and benefits administration.
• Strong knowledge of HR principles and practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• High level of proficiency working in MS Office and with HR software and systems (Paylocity and SAP preferred).
• SHRM certified preferred.
• Effectiveness in building working relationships and working in multi-disciplined teams.
• Ability to work across all levels of the business and influence outcomes.
• Valid drivers' license.

Compensation details: 85,000-107,000 yearly salary