Human Resource Generalist

• Onsite: 5 days per week in Edina, MN
• Work authorization requirements: US Citizen or GC holder

WHAT YOU'LL DO: As a hands-on, execution focused Human Resources Generalist you will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of HR operations. This position ensures accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of core HR processes across the employee lifecycle, with a strong emphasis on recruiting coordination, leave administration, HRIS transactions, and employee support.
This role is critical to maintaining operational continuity while the organization transitions from manual processes toward increased automation over the next several years.

• Team Size: 3

HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle Execution

• Execute daily HR processes including onboarding, employee changes, offboarding, and record maintenance
• Maintain accurate employee data in HRIS (ADP preferred)
• Serve as first point of contact for routine employee and manager inquiries
• Ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures

Full-Cycle Recruiting (Primary Ownership)

• Manage recruiting process for hourly and salaried roles
• Coordinate job postings, interviews, and candidate communications
• Facilitate pre-employment processes (background checks, drug screens, physicals, etc.)
• Support hiring managers with scheduling and offer coordination

Leave & Compliance Administration

• Administer and track FMLA, STD, Workers' Compensation, ESST, and other leaves
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with MN employment laws
• Coordinate with payroll, managers, and third-party administrators
• File and manage Workers' Compensation claims and related documentation

Benefits Administration

• Support enrollments, changes, and employee communications
• Assist with Open Enrollment coordination and execution
• Partner with brokers, carriers, and plan administrators
• Maintain accurate benefits records and billing coordination

Policy Support & Employee Relations (Escalation-Based)

• Interpret and apply company policies (discipline, attendance, etc.)
• Respond to employee questions and guide managers on policy usage
• Escalate complex or sensitive issues to Senior HR Manager

Reporting, Compliance & Documentation

• Support compliance reporting (EEO-1, OSHA, AAP, unemployment, etc.)
• Generate HR reports and assist with audits and data tracking
• Document and standardize HR processes (SOP creation is a key focus)

What We're Looking For

• 5-7 years of hands-on HR experience with strong operational execution
• Experience in a manufacturing environment (required)
• Background in broad HR roles (not highly specialized or large corporate-only experience)
• Proven ability to manage multiple processes with minimal direction
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
• Experience with leave administration (FMLA required)
• Working knowledge of Minnesota employment laws
• HRIS experience (ADP preferred)

Success Profile
This role is ideal for someone who:

• Enjoys execution over strategy
• Is comfortable working in a less structured, evolving environment
• Can handle manual processes while helping build future improvements
• Values being part of a tight-knit, family-oriented company
• Understands the realities and flexibility required in manufacturing HR

The salary pay range for this type of role is approximately $75,000-80,000. This range is an estimate and not a guarantee of compensation. The final compensation will be determined by factors such as experience, market trends, and specific job assignments.