HR Generalist (Seasonal)

Great Northern Equipment•Rogers, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Great Northern Equipment Distributing, Inc. is seeking a Seasonal HR Generalist to provide onsite HR coverage from June to early September during a scheduled leave period. This role will support workforce continuity across the employee lifecycle, partnering with leaders and cross-functional teams. Key responsibilities include managing recruiting and onboarding, coordinating payroll and timekeeping, supporting employee relations cases, and ensuring HR compliance (personnel files, I-9s, documentation accuracy). The ideal candidate is highly organized, service-minded, comfortable with HR systems, and capable of prioritizing effectively in a fast-paced environment. The company is open to full-time or part-time (preferably 30-40 hours/week) candidates.

Requirements

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.
Strong organizational skills.
Effective problem-solving skills.
Ability to operate under pressure and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to handle conflict resolution situations and take a stand when needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ADP’s HCM (ADP Enterprise).
Experience with manufacturing and/or distribution work environments.
Experience with multi-site operations.

Responsibilities

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.
Keeps supervisor informed of important developments, potential problems and related information necessary for effective management. Coordinates and communicates plans and activities with others, as appropriate to ensure a coordinated work effort and team approach.
Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.