Human Resources Generalist

Adecco Permanent Recruitment; Saint James (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Full-time onsite

Job summary

Adecco Permanent Recruitment seeks an experienced HR Generalist to support employees and site leadership in a hands-on, onsite environment at our St. James, MN facility.

You’ll handle employee relations, labor relations, compliance, workforce planning, HRIS, recruitment, onboarding, benefits, engagement, and HR operations while maintaining a visible presence on the production floor. This role requires a Bachelor’s in HR or related field and 2+ years of HR experience, with strong communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• 2+ years of HR experience; equivalent experience considered.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Support employee relations, labor relations, HR compliance, workforce planning, HRIS, recruiting, benefits, engagement and HR operations.
• Partner with site leadership on day-to-day HR operations and employee relations.
• Maintain accurate HRIS, payroll, and timekeeping records; support onboarding, orientation, training and engagement initiatives.
• Assist with DE&I and affirmative action initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll/timekeeping systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Human Resources Generalist | St. James, MN | $55K–$72K + Sign-On Bonus

The Opportunity

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to support employees and site leadership in a hands-on, onsite environment. This role is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys being visible on the production floor, partnering with leadership, and helping employees navigate day-to-day HR needs.

You’ll support employee relations, labor relations, HR compliance, workforce planning, HRIS, recruiting, benefits, engagement, and HR operations while helping drive a positive employee experience.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with site leadership on day-to-day HR operations and employee relations
• Support workplace investigations, employee concerns, and HR documentation
• Assist with hourly employee retention, attendance, and workforce planning
• Track and analyze HR metrics to support business decisions
• Support onboarding, orientation, training, and employee engagement initiatives
• Assist employees with FMLA, LOA, ADA, benefits, and HR systems
• Support labor relations, including grievances, documentation, and compliance
• Maintain accurate HRIS, payroll, and timekeeping records
• Partner with Talent Acquisition on requisitions, hiring, and recruiting initiatives
• Support compliance audits, reporting, job fairs, temporary staffing, and HR projects
• Assist with DE&I and affirmative action initiatives
• Maintain a visible HR presence and regularly interact with employees on the production floor
• Provide support and guidance to junior HR team members as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, plus 2+ years of HR experience; equivalent experience considered
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Experience supporting employee relations, benefits, compensation, and HR programs
• Experience with HRIS, payroll/timekeeping systems, and Microsoft Office
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee matters
• Professional, approachable, and employee-focused communication style
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing or field environment

Preferred

• Manufacturing or field-based HR experience
• Workday or similar HCM experience
• Bilingual Spanish or another language
• 401(k)
• Full-time, onsite position

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're an HR professional who enjoys being hands-on, visible, and closely connected to both employees and operations, this could be a great opportunity to grow with an established organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.