Human Resources Generalist

MAU; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

MAU Workforce Solutions seeks an HR contractor to partner with our HR team at the Mankato manufacturing site. You will provide day-to-day HR guidance across the employee lifecycle, partnering with site managers and HR colleagues to support HR programs and site priorities.

This is an onsite role with occasional flexibility, expected to be onsite 95% of the time. You will contribute to employee engagement, compliance with federal/state laws, and HR projects while maintaining confidentiality and

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in HR or Organizational Development with 2+ years HR generalist experience, OR a Bachelor’s degree, OR 4+ years HR generalist experience in lieu of degree.
• Preferred: HR generalist experience in a non-unionized manufacturing environment.
• Experience advising managers and employees on HR policies and employee relations matters.
• Experience applying federal and state employment laws, including EEO and AAP.
• Experience using Workday HRIS and MS Office to maintain employee information and reports.

Responsibilities

• Partner with HR leaders and managers to support workforce, talent, and organizational priorities in a manufacturing environment.
• Support employee engagement and inclusive workplace initiatives.
• Contribute to talent and succession processes and employee lifecycle activities.
• Provide day-to-day HR guidance and operational support to managers and employees.
• Deliver timely support for HR programs, projects, and priorities during the assignment.
• Assist with employee relations and confidential information handling with senior HR team.
• Help ensure compliance with applicable federal and state employment requirements.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Employee relations

Policy guidance

Confidential information handling

Education

Associates degree in HR or Organizational Development

Bachelor’s degree in HR or Organizational Development

4+ years HR generalist experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Workday HRIS

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We're looking for an HR contractor to partner with our HR team and support our Mankato manufacturing site in a high-growth industry. In this role, you'll partner with site managers, employees, and HR colleagues to provide day-to-day HR guidance and operational support across the employee lifecycle. You'll help deliver consistent HR services, support people processes and site priorities, and contribute to key HR projects throughout the contract period. This is an onsite role, there will be occasional flexibility but should expect to be onsite 95% of the time.

Essential Functions:

• Partner with HR leaders and business partners to support workforce, talent, and organizational priorities in a manufacturing environment within a high-growth industry.
• Support initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, promote an inclusive and respectful workplace, and share HR best practices.
• Contribute to talent and succession processes and employee engagement initiatives across the employee lifecycle.
• Provide trusted day-to-day guidance and operational HR support to managers and employees, helping ensure consistent application of policies and processes.
• Deliver timely, well-organized support for HR programs, projects, and operational priorities based on business needs during the assignment.
• Support employee relations and other HR matters in partnership with senior HR team members, applying sound judgment and maintaining confidentiality.
• Help maintain compliance with company policies and applicable federal and state employment requirements.
• Provide flexible, collaborative support across HR activities and special projects, with clear communication and consistent follow-up throughout the contract period.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Human Resources or Organizational Development and 2+ years of HR generalist experience; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Organizational Development; no prior HR generalist experience required; OR
• 4+ years of HR generalist experience in lieu of a degree.

Preferred:

• HR generalist experience in a non-unionized manufacturing environment, supporting staffing, benefits, compensation, and other employee lifecycle activities.
• Experience advising managers and employees on HR policies and employee relations matters, including conflict resolution and handling confidential information.
• Experience applying federal and state employment laws and supporting compliance activities, including AAP and EEO requirements.
• Experience using Workday HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite to maintain employee information, review HR data, and prepare communications and reports.
• Experience coordinating HR activities and projects, tracking deadlines, and partnering with HR Shared Services or global/matrix teams.

MAU

Headquartered in Augusta, Georgia and founded in 1973, MAU Workforce Solutions is a multi-faceted business solutions provider offering professional recruiting, commercial staffing, outsourcing, and human resources services. World class companies across the globe utilize our customized workforce solutions in order to gain a competitive advantage.

MAU is a family-oriented organization that has built its foundation upon strong values of dedicated service, loyal relationships and tailored business solutions all of which still remain today.

Disclaimer: All applicants must submit to background check and drug screening.

This position does not offer sponsorship

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities