Human Resources Specialist

Lakeside HR Group; Brooklyn Park (MN); Presencial; USD 60 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Discretionary bonus

Profit sharing

Resumo da oferta

Lakeside HR Group has been engaged to recruit an HR Specialist for an established manufacturing organization focused on quality and compliance. This role is onsite and supports employees and leaders with day-to-day HR questions, processes, and workplace needs.

The HR Specialist will lead leave of absence and workers' compensation administration, support onboarding and employee relations, and help maintain accurate records while partnering with management to improve the employee experience.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least two years of related Human Resources experience.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to listen actively, convey information professionally, and build healthy working relationships.

Responsabilidades

• Lead leave of absence and workers' compensation administration, including supporting employees with claims, monitoring claim status, partnering with the leave administrator, maintaining accurate time records, and helping ensure benefit payments are processed timely.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and coaching to employees and leaders on policy interpretation, policy application, and employee relations matters, escalating complex issues when appropriate.
• Provide backup support for new hire orientation and facilitate new hire check-ins and ongoing employee touchpoints.
• Support site offboarding activities and the unemployment process, including responding to claims and attending appeals hearings when requested.
• Participate in weekly and monthly reporting activities and ensure employee paperwork and files related to assigned processes are accurate and maintained.
• Support workplace committees and initiatives focused on wellness, people, and culture.
• Partner with management and employees to strengthen working relationships, morale, productivity, and retention.
• Promote continuous improvement and new ways of working within HR by collaborating effectively, communicating proactively, gathering feedback, and identifying opportunities to improve service delivery and the employee experience.
• Identify and lead more complex HR process enhancements.

Conhecimentos

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Time management

MS Office

Confidentiality

Relationship building

Policy interpretation

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Ferramentas

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Compensation: $60,000 to $75,000 annually

Schedule: Full-time, Onsite position

About The Job:

Lakeside HR Group has been engaged by our client to recruit an HR Specialist to join their team. Our client is an established manufacturing organization serving a highly regulated industry, with a strong focus on quality, precision, and partnership.

This hands-on role supports employees and leaders with day-to-day HR questions, processes, and workplace needs. The HR Specialist will be accessible onsite, build strong relationships across the facility, and take the lead on leave of absence and workers' compensation administration while also supporting orientation, employee relations, and the overall employee experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead leave of absence and workers' compensation administration, including supporting employees with claims, monitoring claim status, partnering with the leave administrator, maintaining accurate time records, and helping ensure benefit payments are processed timely.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and coaching to employees and leaders on policy interpretation, policy application, and employee relations matters, escalating complex issues when appropriate.
• Provide backup support for new hire orientation and facilitate new hire check-ins and ongoing employee touchpoints.
• Support site offboarding activities and the unemployment process, including responding to claims and attending appeals hearings when requested.
• Participate in weekly and monthly reporting activities and ensure employee paperwork and files related to assigned processes are accurate and maintained.
• Support workplace committees and initiatives focused on wellness, people, and culture.
• Partner with management and employees to strengthen working relationships, morale, productivity, and retention.
• Promote continuous improvement and new ways of working within HR by collaborating effectively, communicating proactively, gathering feedback, and identifying opportunities to improve service delivery and the employee experience.
• Identify and lead more complex HR process enhancements.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least two years of related Human Resources experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail is critical.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to listen actively, convey information professionally, and build healthy working relationships.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and systems-thinking skills.
• Strong initiative, sound judgment, decision-making skills, and a results-oriented approach.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, follow through on commitments, and consistently achieve business results.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with health savings and pre-tax reimbursement account options.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid holidays, paid time off, and employee sick and safe leave.
• Parental leave, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and optional accident and critical illness coverage.
• Employee assistance, wellness, learning and development, and tuition assistance programs.
• Discretionary bonus and profit-sharing programs.

Benefits are subject to eligibility criteria. Actual compensation will depend on factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal equity, business needs, and local market conditions. Offers are rarely made at the minimum or maximum of the posted range.

About Lakeside HR Group:

At Lakeside HR Group, we understand that finding the right job is essential for your career success.

We are a boutique-style human resources consulting and recruiting firm dedicated to providing personalized, tailored solutions. When you partner with us, you are not just getting a recruiter; you are getting the entire Lakeside team working together to support your career goals.

Partner with us at Lakeside HR Group, where we are more than just a recruiting firm; we are your partners in achieving your career aspirations.