Senior HR Generalist: Employee Relations & Coaching

Lakeside HR Group; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Lakeside HR Group has been engaged to recruit a Senior HR Generalist with a strong focus on employee relations to join a growing team in Minnesota. This hands-on role partners with leaders and employees on investigations, performance management, and culture initiatives.

You will coach leaders, ensure policy compliance, and support onboarding, workforce planning, and retention efforts in a visible, onsite environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience.
• 2+ years in employee relations, investigations, and performance management.
• Experience advising leaders on employee relations matters.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational skills for a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable in a fully onsite, highly visible HR role.
• HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR preferred.
• Ability to travel occasionally (~10%).

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders and employees on employee relations, investigations, performance mgmt, and corrective actions.
• Coach leaders on people management, engagement, and talent development.
• Ensure compliance with policies and employment laws.
• Facilitate new-hire orientation and onboarding, development, retention.
• Support recruiting and workforce planning efforts.
• Coordinate leaves of absence, injury management, and workers’ comp.
• Partner with HR to implement programs and drive continuous improvement.
• Promote positive workplace culture through engagement and wellness initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with employees and leaders as a trusted HR resource.
• Support other HR projects as needed.

Skills

Employee relations

Investigations

Coaching

Communication

Policy compliance

Organizational skills

HR certifications preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field

Job description

Lakeside HR Group has been engaged to recruit a Senior HR Generalist with a strong focus on employee relations to join a growing team in Minnesota. This hands-on role partners with leaders and employees on investigations, performance management, and culture initiatives.

You will coach leaders, ensure policy compliance, and support onboarding, workforce planning, and retention efforts in a visible, onsite environment.