Human Resources Generalist

FreshPoint, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FreshPoint, Inc. is seeking an in-office Human Resources Generalist based in Little Canada, MN, to partner with leadership on HR programs and policies ensuring equitable development and treatment of personnel.

The role covers staffing plans, recruiting, compensation guidance, and labor relations, with a focus on compliance, performance management, and employee relations across OpCo levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience in Human Resources; supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure company compliance with state and federal employment laws.
• Investigate problems such as working conditions and disciplinary actions.
• Provide guidance for problem resolution to department officials and individuals.
• Oversee performance management with OpCo leaders on reviews and coaching.
• Work with OpCo leaders to create workforce staffing plans.
• Coordinate recruiting to hire diverse, skilled associates and manage workload levels.
• Formulate program goals in employee relations.
• Develop and oversee compensation policies and programs.
• Advise on compensation strategy and communicate policies to associates.
• Provide guidance on HR practices and policy development.
• Provide direction to all HR functions and policies.

Skills

HR laws & regs

Recruiting & staffing

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Diversity & inclusion awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Administration

PHR/SPHR certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Job description

This is an in-office position based out of our office in Little Canada, MN.

Job Summary

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for working with leadership to successfully execute local, regional, and corporate human resources programs, initiatives, and policies to maintain equitable and consistent development and treatment of personnel at the Operating Company (OpCo).

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the company complies with all State and Federal regulatory agencies and employment laws
• Investigate problems, such as working conditions, disciplinary actions, and associate and applicant appeals
• Provide guidance and recommendations for problem resolution to department officials and individuals
• Oversee the performance management process, working with OpCo leaders on their associate reviews and coaching, providing training and consultation as necessary
• Work with OpCo leaders to create and maintain workforce staffing plans
• Coordinate recruiting efforts to ensure that competent, diverse, and skilled associates are hired, and workload levels are appropriate and maintained, and work to maximize turnover
• Formulate and recommend program goals and objectives in all areas of employee relations
• Develop, implement, and administer the management-labor relations area of the Human Resources program to improve labor relations
• Develop and/or oversee compensation policies, procedures, and programs
• Provide guidance on compensation strategy planning and administration
• Communicate compensation policies, procedures, and programs to associates
• Provide guidance and recommendations for HR (human resources) practices and problem resolutions
• Provide direction to all HR (human resources) functions and policies

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree with major or emphasis in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a closely related field
• Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) Professional Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) certification preferred

Experience

• 2-5 years of experience in Human Resources, three years in a supervisory position preferred, or an equivalent combination of related training and experience

Professional Skills

• Working knowledge of HR laws and regulations
• Recruiting and staffing
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and various HRIS
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels