Human Resources Generalist II

Benchmark Electronics, Inc; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark Electronics, Inc. in Winona, MN is seeking an HR Generalist II to support day-to-day people programs onsite.

This role keeps leadership aligned with HR policies and legal obligations while guiding employees through counseling, recruitment support, documentation, and compliance activities. You will help with employee relations, performance appraisals, and staffing, while ensuring adherence to company policies and state/federal regulations.

Qualifications

• A 4-year degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years HR experience at the Level II level.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and strong customer service focus.
• Ability to multitask, stay organized and detail oriented.
• Knowledge of federal/state employment regulations and Compliance.
• Willingness to travel to Benchmark locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support HR documentation and personnel actions, including employee counseling, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions and hiring decisions.
• Assist in recruitment, on-site production staffing, and employee relations activities.
• Interpret and apply company policies, procedures, and benefits for employees and managers.
• Take ownership of one or more HRIS processes and coordinate related tasks.
• Assist in developing department goals and monitor compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Support Affirmative Action compliance and maintain the Affirmative Action Plan.
• Develop and place employment and community-related ads and coordinate new coworker orientations.
• Attend on-site production staffing coordination and assist with plant tours and audits.
• Handle complex HR program issues including benefits and employee relations, with recommended resolutions.
• Serve as editor for regular employee communications and train others as needed.
• Perform other duties to support HR function and division.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

MS Office

HRIS

WebEx

Employee relations

Education

Bachelors in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

WebEx

Job description

Join Benchmark Electronics, Inc in Winona, MN (onsite) as a Human Resources Generalist II supporting day-to-day people programs across the site. This role plays a key part in keeping leadership aligned with HR policies, procedures, and legal obligations, while helping employees through employee relations, recruitment support, documentation, counseling, and compliance activities. The position offers a salary range of USD 75,000 to 80,000 per year and the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement in HR operations.

What you’ll do

• Support HR documentation and personnel actions, including employee counseling, performance appraisals, disciplinary processes up to and including termination, and hiring decisions.
• Help coworkers and supervisors resolve work-related conflicts through counseling and practical recommendations.
• Serve as a resource to employees, leaders, and managers for employee issues and for interpreting Company policies, procedures, and benefits.
• Take ownership of one or more HRIS processes, as assigned.
• Assist in developing department goals, objectives, and systems, and contribute to monitoring and supporting company policies and federal/state regulations.
• Support Affirmative Action compliance, including ensuring required actions are in place and maintaining the Affirmative Action Plan (primary focus).
• Develop and place employment and community-related ads.
• Assist with on-site organization and coordination of production staffing.
• Monitor and support compliance topics such as FMLA, ADA, and sexual harassment investigations.
• Conduct exit interviews to assess whether corrective actions may retain valued staff.
• Contribute to training and engagement activities, including participation in employee training classes and coordinating new coworker orientations, interviews, and subject matter training.
• Help run HR operations through department audits and routine plant tours.
• Collaborate with senior HR management on employee relations situations and recommend courses of action and resolutions.
• Assist in overseeing HR team members and serve as the designated HR management representative during human resource management absence.
• Handle more complex HR program issues, including benefits and employee relations, by addressing and recommending resolutions.
• May serve as the editor for regular employee communications and may oversee or train others in the department.
• Perform other duties as necessary to support the HR function or division.

What you bring

• A 4-year degree in Human Resources or a related degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by executive management.
• 3+ years of Human Resources experience at the Level II level.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and strong customer service/client focus.
• Ability to multitask, stay organized, prioritize effectively, and maintain high attention to detail.
• Demonstrated discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism, with independent judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools.
• Ability to work with diverse groups.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and WebEx conferencing software.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state employment regulations.
• Ability to work weekends and off shifts as needed and to travel to other Benchmark locations as needed.

Export control notice

This position may involve access to information, technology, or materials regulated under U.S. export control laws. Employment may be contingent on verification that you qualify as a U.S. Person under federal regulations (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and individuals granted asylum or refugee status in the United States). If you do not qualify, Benchmark will evaluate position requirements and legal restrictions to determine whether employment can proceed, and in some cases may be unable to move forward with an application due to export control requirements.