HR Generalist
Robert Half · Faribault, MN · 1 wk ago
On-siteHuman ResourcesFull-time
About the role
This is a unique opportunity to step into a highly visible role where you'll serve as the operational backbone of the department, ensuring HR processes are executed accurately, supporting employee relations initiatives, and helping maintain compliance across the organization.
Responsibilities
- Partner with leaders and managers on employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, performance management, and policy interpretation.
- Serve as an internal HR operations expert, ensuring HR processes, approvals, and documentation are accurate and compliant.
- Review HR transactions and system workflows to maintain quality control and reduce organizational risk.
- Support professional-level recruiting activities, including job postings, interview coordination, background checks, offer documentation, and onboarding.
- Partner with HR leadership to ensure hiring processes are consistent, compliant, and provide an exceptional candidate experience.
- Maintain employee records, HR documentation, and HRIS data integrity.
- Assist with leave administration by guiding employees and managers through FMLA, ADA, and other leave-related questions while partnering with internal subject matter experts.
- Participate in HR projects focused on process improvement, systems, and organizational initiatives.
- Build trusted relationships with leaders while providing exceptional internal customer service.
Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience in a true generalist capacity.
- Strong employee relations experience, including workplace investigations, performance management, and conflict resolution.
- Experience working within HR systems and maintaining accurate HR processes and documentation.
- Strong understanding of compliance, employment law, and HR best practices.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor's degree and/or HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR, etc.) preferred.
- Preferred Experience:
- Manufacturing, food manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or other operational environments.
- Experience supporting HRIS processes and system administration.
- Experience working in a growing organization or supporting organizational change.
- Bilingual Spanish is a plus.
Qualifications
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Knowledge of HRIS systems.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
- Free online training.
- Access to top jobs, competitive compensation, and benefits.
- Company 401(k) plan eligibility.
Pay
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Hybrid flexibility with one remote day each week after onboarding.