Senior Human Resource Generalist

Senior Human Resources Generalist

Location in Plymouth, Minnesota. In the office for the first few months and then hybrid.

Position Summary

The Senior Human Resources Generalist reports to the Executive Human Resources (ExHR), who reports directly to the CEO. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to broaden your HR expertise while making a meaningful impact across multiple business locations.

As a trusted HR business partner, you will own key Human Resources functions including payroll administration, benefits, compliance, HRIS management, and employee relations, while partnering with leadership on talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, compensation, employee engagement, and organizational initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a proactive HR professional who enjoys balancing strategic initiatives with hands-on execution, thrives in a fast-paced, growing organization, and partners with the Executive HR on all areas listed below.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Human Resources Operations

• Partner with the Executive Human Resources leader to execute company-wide HR initiatives while independently owning assigned HR programs and processes.
• Administer all employee onboarding, orientation, and offboarding activities to ensure a positive employee experience.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Maintain employee files and HRIS records within ADP Workforce Now, ensuring data integrity through regular audits and system maintenance.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance HR operations and employee experience.

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Partner with hiring managers throughout the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, selection, offer preparation, and onboarding.
• Coordinate pre-employment activities including background checks, drug screenings, I-9 verification, and E-Verify requirements.
• Support workforce planning and recruiting strategies to attract top talent.

Payroll, Benefits & HRIS

• Partner in the semi-monthly payroll process, ensuring timely and accurate employee changes, compensation updates, bonus payments, PTO administration, and payroll auditing, including setup of state SUI and payroll taxes.
• Partner with the administration on ADP Workforce Now, troubleshooting issues, auditing data, and supporting continuous system improvements.
• Administer employee benefit programs including medical (ICHRA partnership with Gravie), dental, vision, disability, life insurance, COBRA, retirement plans, and leave programs.
• Assist employees with benefit enrollment, qualifying life events, claims questions, and plan changes.
• Coordinate ACA reporting, workers' compensation, unemployment claims, retirement notifications, and other compliance-related activities.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Serve as a trusted HR resource for employees and managers regarding policies, benefits, compensation, leaves of absence, performance concerns, workplace conduct, organizational changes, and employee relations matters.
• Assist with investigations, documentation, corrective actions, and performance management processes.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, COBRA, OSHA, workers' compensation, unemployment, wage and hour laws, and applicable state regulations.
• Coordinate leave administration and return-to-work processes.

Safety & Risk Management

• Support workplace safety initiatives, OSHA compliance, workers' compensation claims, safety training, and return-to-work programs.
• Partner with managers to promote a safe work environment and continuous safety improvements.

Performance & Organizational Development

• Support company-wide performance management processes and annual review cycles.
• Assist with compensation administration, market analysis, merit increases, and incentive programs.
• Own and partner across the company with employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, culture-building activities, and organizational communications.

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in special HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support company acquisitions, integrations, and organizational changes as assigned.
• Travel up to 10% to support HR initiatives across company locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in human resources.
• 35 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now or a comparable HRIS/payroll platform.
• Experience supporting multi-state payroll and HR compliance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred

• Manufacturing or industrial business experience.
• Experience supporting multiple business locations.

Core Competencies

Self-Leadership

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, and accountability.
• Exercises discretion and maintains confidentiality.
• Effectively prioritizes multiple responsibilities.

Action Oriented

• Takes ownership of responsibilities and follows through.
• Identifies problems and develops practical solutions.
• Adapts quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Instills Trust

• Builds credibility through honesty, professionalism, and integrity.
• Establishes strong relationships with employees and leadership.
• Handles sensitive matters with discretion and confidentiality.

Optimizes Work Processes

• Continuously seeks opportunities to improve HR processes and efficiencies.
• Utilizes data and analytics to support business decisions.
• Maintains exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

Customer & Employee Focus

• Delivers responsive, employee-centered HR support.
• Partners collaboratively with leaders to achieve business objectives.
• Promotes a positive workplace culture through service and professionalism.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Frequent use of keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and carry materials as needed.
• Ability to move throughout office and warehouse environments.

Work Schedule

• Full-time position requiring a minimum 40-hour work week.
• This is a hybrid position located in MN; the office is located in Plymouth, MN.
• Occasional travel (up to 10%) to company locations is required.