Human Resources Generalist

Jonti-Craft; Wabasso (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing company in Wabasso, Minnesota, seeks a Human Resources Generalist to manage talent and staffing activities. This role includes recruiting, training, and ensuring compliance with HR policies. The ideal candidate has a strong background in HR, is familiar with relevant laws, and possesses excellent negotiation and leadership skills. The position involves regular interaction with employees and requires the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. A Bachelor's degree and HR certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of HR experience, with manufacturing preferred.
• Must have experience in compensation and performance management.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and interview candidates in partnership with managers.
• Facilitate new hire orientation.
• Develop and coordinate training programs.
• Ensure legal compliance with federal and state HR regulations.

Skills

Strong background in recruiting and staffing

Excellent negotiation skills

Strong leadership skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Familiarity with local, state, and federal laws

Performance management experience

Education

HR certification preferred

Bachelor's in related field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Summary

The Human Resources Generalist implements and administers all talent management policies and procedures, and facilitates all activities associated with staffing and development of employees. The Human Resources Generalists must promote the mission of Jonti-Craft. He or she will be expected to maintain a comprehensive talent management system to ensure we attract, retain, and develop employees based on our expected growth. This position is based in our corporate offices in Wabasso, Minnesota.

Essential Functions

1. Maintains staff by recruiting and interviewing, partnering with managers on candidate selection.
2. Facilitates new hire orientation to acclimate employees to Jonti-Craft's culture, policies, and procedures.
3. Develops company training programs and/or coordinates training resources.
4. Maintains the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.
5. Recommends compensation strategy and consults on pay-related decisions.
6. Ensures planning, monitoring, and appraisal of employee work results is completed by management in a fair and consistent manner.
7. Assists with employee benefits programs and communication of benefits.
8. Oversees company's reward and recognition programs.
9. Conducts and analyzes exit interviews results; recommends departmental improvements.
10. Ensures legal compliance by monitoring applicable federal and state requirements and recommending action based on these. Remains aware of developments in the human resources field and provides recommendations on these.
11. Conducts investigations, maintains documentation, and represents the organization at hearings.
12. Recommends employee handbook updates on a periodic basis to ensure that it is compliant with legislative requirements and organizational practices.
13. Interprets and enforces policies and provides coaching and direction to managers as needed.
14. Works with Safety Director to assist with the company safety and compliance programs.
15. Assists with the workers' compensation program for the company.
16. Monitors EEOC guidelines and submits related records and agencies. Responds to any complaints filed.
17. Conducts Human Resource Department meetings on a regular basis.
18. Stays current on changes and developments in Human Resources and provides recommendations to management personnel on applicability.
19. Establishes a Human Resource Department Strategic Plan with annual updates.
20. Attends management meetings and helps in achieving organizational objectives.

Additional Functions

1. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• HR certification preferred.
• Bachelors in related field preferred.
• Minimum of seven years of HR experience, manufacturing preferred.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Strong background in recruiting and staffing.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal laws.
• Performance management experience required.
• Compensation experience required.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to handle difficult or emotional internal and external customer needs and situations.
• Strong sense of urgency.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Above average written communication and reasoning skills and customer service skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent knowledge of the full suite of Microsoft products including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write the English language for safety purposes in an understandable manner.

Working conditions

Our office environment is a typical office environment and does not substantially expose workers to adverse environmental conditions. The position will require frequent visits to the shop floor. Our production environment includes a variety of environmental elements including loud noise, dust and aromas. While this is an indoor operation, temperatures will vary with the outdoor temperature and some areas of the shop may be hot or cold.

Physical requirements

Physical requirements include the following:

• Climbing (Rarely)
• Balancing (Rarely)
• Stooping (Rarely)
• Kneeling (Rarely)
• Crawling (Rarely)
• Reaching (Rarely)
• Standing (Rarely)
• Sitting (Rarely)
• Walking (Rarely)
• Pushing/Pulling (Frequently) – Weight limit: 150
• Lifting (Frequently) – Weight limit: Up to 50
• Grasping (Rarely)
• Feeling (Rarely)
• Talking (Rarely)
• Hearing (Rarely)
• Color vision (Rarely)
• Repetitive motion (Rarely)

Direct reports

None.