Senior HR Generalist — Hybrid, Impactful People Partner

Towne; Rochester (MN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Towne in Rochester, MN is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to provide full-spectrum HR support to operations leaders, associates, and clients within the local area. You will handle day-to-day HR operations, onboarding, benefits discussions, and policy enforcement, ensuring a positive employee experience.

The role requires 2–4 years of HR experience, knowledge of employment laws, and proficiency with HRIS/Workday.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments.
• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates hiring qualified job applicants for open positions with account manager; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Implements new hire orientation, ongoing training needs, and employee recognition programs to ensure associate engagement and performance.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Coach leaders through performance management process and provide support in disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Performs duties independently with minimal supervision, with ability to determine when to partner and elevate on sensitive or complex issues.

Skills

Employment law knowledge

MS Office proficiency

HRIS / talent management systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Business

2–4 years HR experience

PHR or SHRM-CP a plus

Tools

Workday

Job description

Towne in Rochester, MN is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to provide full-spectrum HR support to operations leaders, associates, and clients within the local area. You will handle day-to-day HR operations, onboarding, benefits discussions, and policy enforcement, ensuring a positive employee experience.

The role requires 2–4 years of HR experience, knowledge of employment laws, and proficiency with HRIS/Workday.