Senior HR Generalist, Full Time, Human Resources

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Full Time Professional Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, US

Senior Human Resources Generalist--- Location in Plymouth, Minnesota. In the office for the first few months and then hybrid.
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.

Human Resources Operations

Partner with the Executive Human Resources leader to execute company-wide HR initiatives while independently owning assigned HR programs and processes.

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.

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.

Safety & Risk Management

Support workplace safety initiatives, OSHA compliance, workers' compensation claims, safety training, and return-to-work programs.

Performance & Organizational Development

Support company-wide performance management processes and annual review cycles.

Own and partner across the company with employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, culture-building activities, and organizational communications.

Participate in special HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Travel up to 10% to support HR initiatives across company locations.

Bachelor's degree in human resources.

3-5 years of progressive Human Resources experience.

Experience with ADP Workforce Now or a comparable HRIS/payroll platform.

Experience supporting multi-state payroll and HR compliance.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Manufacturing or industrial business experience.

Continuously seeks opportunities to improve HR processes and efficiencies.

Utilizes data and analytics to support business decisions.

Customer & Employee Focus

Delivers responsive, employee-centered HR support.

Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.

Frequent use of keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.

Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and carry materials as needed.

Ability to move throughout office and warehouse environments.

Full-time position requiring a minimum 40-hour work week.

the office is located in Plymouth, MN.

Occasional travel (up to 10%) to company locations is required.