Senior HR Generalist

Anova Furnishings; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid holidays

Annual profit sharing

Medical/dental/vision/life insurance

401(k) matching

Education assistance

Job summary

Anova Furnishings is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to act as the sole on-site HR professional for our Winona, MN manufacturing site (75–80 employees). You will handle employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, payroll accuracy, and benefits coordination with a strong community presence.

You will coach supervisors, drive engagement, manage performance processes, and help ensure compliance with Minnesota employment law while partnering with leadership to strengthen the site’s workforce and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in HR (or related field) or 4+ years HR experience including 2+ years as HR Generalist
• Manufacturing or hourly workforce experience preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Applications including Office and Excel
• Minnesota employment law knowledge and PHR/SHRM certification a plus

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations issues and coach supervisors on resolution
• Manage full-cycle recruiting for the Winona facility with an annual hiring plan
• Lead onboarding process to reduce turnover and ensure new hires succeed
• Coordinate benefits enrollment and payroll accuracy for the facility
• Support safety coordinator with workers' compensation paperwork
• Track HR metrics such as turnover, absenteeism, overtime, vacancies and training hours
• Build relationships with the Winona community by attending job fairs and events
• Protect personal and sensitive information and ensure compliance with laws

Skills

Employee relations

Recruiting

Onboarding

HR metrics

Payroll

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

MS Excel

Office Suite

Job description

Senior HR Generalist - Winona, MN

At Anova, we do things differently: We care about your goals and ensuring you're taken care of personally and professionally. We need a motivated Senior Human Resources Generalist to be the sole on-site HR professional for our Winona, MN manufacturing facility of 75-80 employees as we work to strengthen communities by designing, manufacturing, and selling beautiful outdoor site furnishings.

• Provide exemplary customer service to internal and external stakeholders
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations issues and coach supervisors on how to resolve employee relations and performance issues using the CORE methodology
• Manage full-cycle recruiting for the Winona facility to ensure we hire A-Players, including an annual hiring plan and partnerships with technical schools and community colleges
• Reduce turnover by ensuring we have and execute a great onboarding process that sets new hires up for success
• Strengthen the leadership team by developing strong partnerships with each supervisor
• Coordinate the performance management process, including quarterly coaching, goal and objective setting, and GWC reviews
• Build and lead employee engagement, recognition, and retention initiatives
• Coordinate benefits enrollment and payroll accuracy for the facility, and ensure compliance with federal and Minnesota employment law
• Build relationships in the Winona community by attending and engaging at job fairs, school and civic events, etc. to position us as an employer of choice; be an ambassador of Anova, telling our story
• Track and report HR metrics - turnover, absenteeism, overtime, vacancies, and training hours
• Support safety coordinator by processing and tracking all workers' compensation paperwork ensuring communication is timely and clear to those involved
• Protect our customers, our employees, and our brand by protecting personal and sensitive information

Why Anova?

• Friendly and Casual Atmosphere / Jeans Dress Code
• Open Door Policy / Innovative Environment
• Competitive Salary / Paid Holidays / Annual Profit Sharing
• Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance / 401(k) Matching
• Education Assistance

What we require:

• Honesty & Integrity
• Respect
• Bachelor's Degree in HR (or related field) or 4+ years of progressive HR experience, including 2+ years as an HR Generalist; manufacturing or hourly workforce experience preferred
• Camaraderie & Relationship Building
• Problem Solving & Systematic ThinkingAttention to Detail
• Initiative - Self-Directed & Self-Motivated
• Proficiency with Microsoft Applications including Office and Excel
• Minnesota employment law knowledge and PHR/SHRM certification a plus

Anova provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Anova complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.