Onsite HR Generalist — Manufacturing, People Leader

Anova Furnishings; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Holidays

Annual Profit Sharing

Job summary

Anova Furnishings is seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist for our Winona, MN manufacturing facility (75–80 employees). You will be the sole on-site HR professional, handling employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and payroll/compliance duties in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

You will coach supervisors, coordinate benefits, and partner with leadership to drive engagement, retention, and safety initiatives while representing Anova in the Winona community.

Qualifications

• Honesty & Integrity
• Respect
• Problem Solving & Systematic Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Initiative – Self-Directed & Self-Motivated
• Minnesota employment law knowledge; PHR/SHRM certification a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Applications including Office and Excel

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations issues and coach supervisors on resolving employee relations and performance issues using the CORE methodology
• Provide exemplary customer service to internal and external stakeholders
• Manage full-cycle recruiting for the Winona facility with an annual hiring plan and school partnerships
• Reduce turnover by an effective onboarding process that sets new hires up for success
• Strengthen leadership by partnering with supervisors
• Coordinate performance management, coaching, goal setting, and GWC reviews
• Build employee engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives
• Coordinate benefits enrollment and payroll accuracy for the facility; ensure compliance with federal and Minnesota employment law
• Build relationships in Winona by attending job fairs, schools, and civic events; act as an Anova ambassador
• Track and report HR metrics: turnover, absenteeism, overtime, vacancies, training hours
• Support safety coordinator with workers’ compensation paperwork and timely communication
• Protect sensitive information and data across customers and employees

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR (or related field) or 4+ years of progressive HR experience, including 2+ years as HR Generalist

Tools

Microsoft Office & Excel

Job description

Anova Furnishings is seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist for our Winona, MN manufacturing facility (75–80 employees). You will be the sole on-site HR professional, handling employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, performance management, and payroll/compliance duties in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

You will coach supervisors, coordinate benefits, and partner with leadership to drive engagement, retention, and safety initiatives while representing Anova in the Winona community.