Senior HR Generalist: Manufacturing Leader with Profit Sharing

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

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