Seasonal Part Time HR Generalist

HR Generalist
Great Northern Equipment Distributing, Inc. manufactures and distributes top-quality equipment that you can trust and count on at an exceptional value. We provide quality products and trusted brands to the hardware, lawn & garden, rental, agriculture and power equipment industries. We continue to strategically partner ourselves with quality products, and incorporate smart business solutions that we can utilize across our business to provide our customers exceptional value. Since we started in 1983, our goal has always been to understand our customer's business and develop a complete product and support solution that delivers exactly what you need.
From June to early September, this HR Generalist will provide day-to-day HR coverage onsite during a scheduled leave period, supporting workforce continuity across the employee lifecycle. This role partners closely with leaders and cross-functional teams to manage recruiting and onboarding, payroll and timekeeping coordination, leave and employee relations case support, and strong HR compliance (personnel files, I-9s, documentation accuracy). The ideal candidate is highly organized, service-minded, comfortable navigating HR systems, and able to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment. We're open to full-time or part-time (preferably 30-40 hours/week) candidates.
Support payroll administration activities, including timecard audits, payroll reviews, commissions, PTO audits, leave-related changes, wage notices, and payroll documentation management.
Maintain HRIS records and transactions within ADP Enterprise, including new hires, personnel changes, reporting, forms, and organizational charts.
Coordinate recruiting and onboarding processes, including intake meetings, job postings, candidate screening support, pre-employment compliance, orientation, and onboarding execution with hiring managers.
Maintain compliant personnel records, including employee files, I-9s, DOT documentation, compliance postings, training assignments, and audit support activities.
Support employee relations activities, including corrective action documentation, investigations, performance calibration coordination, unemployment administration, and employee inquiries.
Prepare HR reports, communications, and workforce data requests while supporting employer branding and general HR administrative functions.
Partner cross-functionally with IT, Finance, Safety, Operations, staffing agencies, and leadership to support HR operations and compliance initiatives.
Serve as a primary HR point of contact while promoting consistent policy administration, confidentiality, and employee support.
Bachelor's degree in business management or equivalent working experience.
Ability to handle confidential information with the utmost judgment and discretion.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of customers, Company personnel and others.
Knowledge and experience with ADP HRIS/payroll systems preferred.
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills including proficiency with Excel.
Experience with multi-site operations.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.