Human Resources Generalist (Hybrid)

GN Group; Shakopee (MN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & paid holidays

401k with company match

Paid parental leave

Company HSA contributions

GN product discounts

Job summary

GN Group is hiring a Human Resources Generalist to support our large Operations division with onboarding, training, engagement, and culture initiatives. This role works onsite with a hybrid schedule, serving as a trusted HR partner across multiple departments and shifts.

You will manage high-volume onboarding, employee relations, policy interpretation, and data accuracy in HR systems while supporting workforce planning and performance management efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience in onboarding and offboarding processes across multiple shifts.
• Ability to interpret and consistently administer policies including employee relations matters.
• Experience with HRIS/ATS systems and data integrity practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site HR contact for day-to-day support across shifts.
• Partner with managers to support performance management and employee relations.
• Support onboarding, training, engagement, and culture initiatives.
• Maintain job descriptions and collaborate on workforce planning and compensation analysis.

Skills

Onboarding

Employee relations

HR partnership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or HR

Tools

ADP

Workday

Kronos

HRIS

ATS

Job description

Human Resources Generalist

The Human Resources Generalist will work closely with the Human Resources team assisting with the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Department. Activities will focus on onboarding, trainings, engagement and culture initiatives, global HR programs, employee relations and business partnering. This critical role is part of an onsite HR team that supports our large Operations division (500+ employees) over two shifts. This includes supporting teams in Manufacturing, Shipping and Distribution, Order Entry, Engineering, Operations Training and more.

Work Schedule & Onsite Needs

Daily Hours: 9:00am - 5:30pm; occasional work outside of regular business hours may be needed to support employees, business initiatives, and operational requirements.

Onsite/Remote Work: Onsite Required: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Remote Option: Monday, Friday We are committed to offering flexibility through a hybrid work arrangement. In most cases, Mondays and Fridays may be worked remotely; however there may be times when business needs require onsite presence to support team and our Operations.

Essential Functions

• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for day-to-day HR support, providing timely, accurate guidance to employees on company policies, procedures, and practices across multiple shifts.
• Build and maintain strong, consultative working relationships with department managers and supervisors, serving as a trusted HR partner to support business and people objectives.
• Act as a liaison between management and employees, handling inquiries, interpreting and consistently administering policies, and providing guidance on employee relations matters.
• Support high-volume onboarding and offboarding activities, ensuring excellent employee experience, data accuracy, compliance, and coordination across systems and departments.
• Partner closely with managers and supervisors on performance management, employee relations, and corrective action, providing coaching and guidance aligned with company policy and employment laws.
• Manage, maintain, and regularly update job descriptions, ensuring alignment with operational needs, organizational structure, and compensation practices.
• Collaborate with local and regional Talent Attraction / Talent Acquisition teams to support workforce planning execution, including review and approval of new position requests and participation in compensation analysis.
• Serve as a system superuser for multiple HR platforms (e.g., ATS, HRIS, timekeeping, compensation, benefits portals), ensuring data integrity, user support, and process efficiency.
• Assist with and lead HR projects and initiatives related to process improvement, compliance, employee experience, or organizational change.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive employee and business information.
• Support a multi-shift operation, maintaining visibility and accessibility to employees and leaders across varying schedules as business needs require.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and internal controls, escalating risks and issues appropriately.

Competencies

• Applies out-of-the-box thinking to complex employee relations, talent, and process challenges; develops practical, people-centered solutions beyond traditional HR approaches.
• Effectively communicates with a diverse, multicultural employee and customer population-from executive leadership to front-line production.
• Stays current on external HR trends, labor market dynamics, and best practices to identify emerging opportunities, tools, and approaches that enhance employee experience and business outcomes.
• Demonstrates strong business acumen, understanding how HR decisions impact operational performance, cost, risk, and organizational outcomes.
• Applies sound judgment and consistency in employee relations matters, balancing employee advocacy with business needs while mitigating legal and organizational risk.
• Builds trusted relationships and effectively influences leaders and stakeholders at all levels to drive alignment, accountability, and successful outcomes.
• Proactively anticipates workforce and organizational needs, translating business strategy into innovative HR solutions that support growth and scalability.
• Leverages HR metrics, reporting, and data insights to inform decisions, identify trends, and recommend targeted, evidence-based solutions.
• Regularly evaluates and reimagines HR programs, policies, and practices to drive efficiency, effectiveness, and alignment with evolving organizational needs.
• Effectively communicates change initiatives, ensuring clarity, buy-in, and sustained adoption across diverse employee populations.
• Thrives in a dynamic, fast-changing work environment; quickly adjusts priorities, adopts new approaches, and supports leaders and employees through organizational, process, and cultural change.
• Proficient computer programs knowledge and experience required (Google, Microsoft Office / HR systems: ADP, Workday, Kronos experience is preferred).
• Exhibits sound judgment in handling highly sensitive and confidential information, maintaining professionalism and composure in stressful or emotionally charged situations.

Desired Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Preferred Education:
• Preferred Experience: 2+ or more years of Human Resources experience in a fast-paced face-to-face environment. Experience working in a light industrial, manufacturing, and/or warehouse environment is highly preferred.
• Previous experience using HRIS and/or ATS systems.
• Experience attending employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Working knowledge of employment and employee related state and federal rules and regulations.
• Ability to work across all levels of the organization and develop recruiting strategies for positions from front line to executive level.
• Travel: Occasional travel as required.
• Working Environment: Open office setting with adjustable standing/sitting office furnishings.
• Physical Demands: Mostly desk/computer work, some light lifting and bending.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

The position is considered an exempt full time role. Core hours will be 9:00am - 5:30pm Monday - Friday with occasional work outside of regular business hours may be needed to support employees, business initiatives, and operational requirements.

About Us

GN brings people closer through our leading intelligent hearing, audio, video, and gaming solutions. Inspired by people and driven by innovation, we deliver technology that enhance the senses of hearing and sight. We help people with hearing loss overcome real-life challenges, improve communication and collaboration for businesses, and provide great experiences for audio and gaming enthusiasts.

We value our employees and offer competitive wages and benefits including:

• Generous Benefits including PTO and Paid Holidays
• 401k with Company match
• Paid Parental Leave and transition Back to Work Benefits
• Company HSA Contributions
• Discounted GN Group products

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process GN welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range from $65,000 to $75,000 /yr. In addition, you may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. Compensation for roles at GN depend on a wide array of factors including but not limited to location, role, skill set, and level of experience. To remain competitive, GN offers a competitive benefits package, including annual bonuses, health insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.

GN brings people closer through our leading intelligent hearing, audio, video, and gaming solutions. Inspired by people and driven by innovation, we deliver technology that enhance the senses of hearing and sight. We help people with hearing loss overcome real-life challenges, improve communication and collaboration for businesses, and provide great experiences for audio and gaming enthusiasts. GN was founded more than 150 years ago with a vision to connect the world. Today, inspired by our strong heritage, GN touches more lives than ever with the broadest portfolio of products and services in our history – fostering a sense of community, openness, and understanding. By listening to customers and combining our unique expertise in the human ear, audio, video, and speech, wireless technologies, software, and miniaturization, we transform what it takes to bring people closer to what is important to them. The GN-owned brands that are responsible for bringing these technologies to life: Medical grade hearing technology: ReSound, Beltone, Interton, Jabra Professional collaboration: Jabra, BlueParrott, FalCom Gaming, calls and media: SteelSeries, Jabra Founded in 1869, the GN Group employs 7,000 people and is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen (GN.CO). GN’s solutions are sold in around 100 countries across the world. If you would like to learn more about us, visit our homepage gn.com or click on our different brands. You can also connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter.