HR Generalist
About The Position
The HR Generalist supports associates and managers across human resources, including associate relations, benefits and compensation, leave management, HR systems, and training. Working with the HR Team, department leaders, and associates, this role handles day-to-day HR operations, supports compliance, and contributes to a positive workplace and associate experience. The role provides practical guidance on HR policies and procedures, manages associate relations matters and investigations, and supports talent acquisition, performance management, reporting, and organizational development. It assists with benefits administration, compensation planning, regulatory compliance, and leave management, including FMLA and ADA. The HR Generalist also administers the HRIS, creates and facilitates training, supports associate wellness and engagement initiatives, and manages HR projects. The position works standard business hours Monday through Friday in a hybrid environment, balancing onsite collaboration at the St. Cloud, Minnesota office with remote-work flexibility. Travel may be required up to 10%.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organization Development, Training, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of related HR experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and collaboration tools such as Teams and SharePoint.
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with benefits administration and compensation processes.
- Experience with HRIS/Payroll systems such as Paylocity.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with professional communications, including writing for social media, executive messaging, and presentations.
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance to managers and associates on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Manage associate relations issues and investigations, supporting fair and consistent treatment.
- Interpret, carry out, and help develop workforce policies and practices.
- Support talent acquisition, performance management, HR reporting, and organization development.
- Administer associate benefit programs, including open enrollment and benefit changes, and answer questions about coverage and eligibility.
- Support compensation planning, including market data analysis, pay reviews, and maintaining accurate compensation records.
- Partner with the HR Team on talent acquisition, compensation, and benefits initiatives.
- Support compliance through audits, accurate records, reports, and recommendations for policy and procedure updates.
- Manage leaves of absence, including FMLA, ADA, and other leave types; maintain records and communicate leave status and return-to-work plans.
- Administer the HRIS, troubleshoot issues, generate reports, and train users.
- Create, facilitate, and coordinate training programs, presentations, and documented procedures.
- Partner with the HR Team, department leaders, and the ParkWELL Committee on strategies to improve wellness, engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
- Serve as project manager for HR projects and initiatives.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- HSA/FSA options
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Variable compensation and company-wide incentives may be available to eligible full-time associates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
