Responsibilities

The HR Manager is responsible for providing day-to-day human resource support while overseeing the administration of the human resources policies, procedures, and programs for operations in Savage, MN. This position performs all Generalist duties and carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas:  Office administration, employee engagement, recruiting & staffing, onboarding, employee relations, training and development, benefits administration, community outreach, employee engagement, payroll administration, and compliance.  The Manager also serves as liaison between employees and managers, balancing the needs of both parties with the overall goals of the organization. This position also provides operational support for projects, initiatives, continuous improvement, and operational administrative needs.

Provides daily support to operations team, which includes weekly, monthly, and annual reporting Administration of professional office environment (Supplies, Mailings) Administer human resources policies, procedures, and programs for company personnel Assist with recruitment efforts including:  job posting, interviews, and new hire processes and on-boarding Responsible for Payroll Administration and Attendance policy administration Facilitates the resolution of employee relations issues  Collaborates with Sr. HR Manager in the development and implementation of all aspects of performance management - coaching and counseling, disciplinary actions, improvements to performance and productivity, annual reviews, exit interviews, etc. Maintain programs, reports, logs, and procedures as required to ensure compliance with state and federal employment regulatory agencies (DOL, EEOC, etc.) Administration of Human Resource Information Systems;  Provide training or schedule training opportunities for employee development. Support Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Sustainability, and Community Relations activities Participate in administrative staff meetings and attend other meetings and seminars as required Maintain company organization charts and employee files Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed Support Health & Safety Manager and Operations personnel with safety initiatives, as well as worker’s compensation documentation Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources  7+ years of related work experience in Human Resources Prior experience in a heavy industrial environment is required Union experience a plus Must have “boots on the ground” mentality with experience working on the shop floor directly supporting employees Knowledge of human resources practices and administration  Excellent analytical, cognitive, and problem solving skills Ability to multitask while maintaining attention to details Excellent verbal and written skills; superior PC, Windows and MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) Experience with data entry, running queries and creating reports using HRIS/Database software Demonstrated ability to work with highly confidential information A willingness to try new approaches and learn new things Positive and proactive attitude with ability to address issues and implement solutions Ability to work independently and take initiative Excellent facilitation and conflict resolution skills Able to travel as required for training or meetings and additional plant support Fluency in oral and written English

Benefits

Salary range for this position is $105,000-$115,000  Annual bonus plan  Paid holidays and vacation time Group medical/pharmacy insurance options with company funded health care spending accounts  Dental insurance & Vision insurance 401k with company matching contribution A robust Wellness program with financial rewards Company-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability insurance Options to purchase additional insurance  Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition benefits including professional certifications Employee referral program