Human Resources Generalist

About the role

Join a stable and growing employer in Bloomington, MN that promotes from within and supports customers across US defense, quantum technology, medical devices, aerospace, and satellite systems. All Flex is a trusted manufacturer of flexible circuits, printed circuit boards, and thermal solutions used in life- and mission-critical applications. We value reliability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and employee development. Our vision: Preserve Freedom, Save Lives, and Change the World. The HR Generalist serves as the primary on-site HR resource for our Minnesota manufacturing facilities. This role supports a multi-shift production environment and plays a key part in employee engagement, culture building, talent onboarding, safety promotion, and payroll/timekeeping compliance. This position requires strong relationship-building skills, independent decision-making, and daily visibility on the production floor. We’re investing directly where it matters most—right on the floor. As our manufacturing operations grow, we’re expanding our on-site HR presence to ensure every shift has a dedicated partner focused on engagement, safety, and team member well-being. With more boots on the ground and more support in every plant, our HR Generalists will be closer to the work, closer to our people, and creating deeper, day-to-day impact across all of our manufacturing hubs.

Responsibilities

• Employee Engagement & Culture Support – Maintain a consistent, approachable presence on the production floor across assigned shifts. Build strong relationships with team members to support a positive, inclusive culture. Lead local employee engagement, wellness, and recognition initiatives.
• Timekeeping, Compliance & Payroll Support – Support daily wage/hour compliance and respond to employee questions regarding timekeeping, schedules, and leave policies. Audit time-collection systems regularly and partner with supervisors to resolve discrepancies. Serve as the local liaison with HR Operations for payroll adjustments, tax updates, and deductions.
• Talent Acquisition & Onboarding – Partner with the Talent Acquisition Business Partner to coordinate hiring needs for production roles. Support interview scheduling, candidate coordination, and hiring manager feedback collection. Facilitate on-site orientation, day-one onboarding, and proper documentation handling. Maintain accurate and secure digital employee and applicant records.
• Safety & Well-Being – Promote safe workplace behaviors and partner with corporate EHS on key safety initiatives. Encourage team member participation in safety programs and support site-level communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Communications, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• 3–5 years of HR experience with demonstrated ability to operate independently.
• Manufacturing or multi-shift environment experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Minnesota labor laws or ability to quickly develop expertise.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems; Kronos/UKG experience a plus.
• Strong communication skills with high integrity and commitment to confidentiality.