Human Resources Associate (Hybrid)

Barr Engineering Co • Minneapolis, MN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Barr is seeking a human resources associate to join our Minneapolis, Minnesota, team. In this hybrid role, you will support the Corporate Human Resources team on a variety of processes across recruiting, onboarding, and human resources operations. You will play an important part in Barr’s talent acquisition process by coordinating interviews, engaging with candidates throughout the hiring and onboarding process, facilitating new employee orientation, and helping ensure consistency and quality across the function. The ideal candidate has strong communication and interpersonal skills and is committed to creating a positive experience for candidates and employees. They are highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage a range of tasks in a fast-paced environment. They also have a team mentality and are willing to assist where needed to contribute to the group’s success.

Requirements

• Associate degree in human resources, business administration, or a related area
• Experience providing high-quality client service
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Word
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field
• Experience in the human resources field
• Experience with the meeting scheduling components of Outlook
• Experience with Microsoft Teams and Excel
• Knowledge of laws related to recruiting and hiring
• Experience with HRIS and applicant tracking systems, preferably Workday

Responsibilities

• Schedule candidate interviews (including occasional travel coordination)
• Post positions on the website and targeted media
• Complete pre-employment tasks (verifications and background checks)
• Facilitate first-day orientation, and support new employee integration
• Create new hire records in the HRIS and maintain accurate candidate and employee files
• Create and update best practice documentation
• Support process improvements and special projects
• Assist with university outreach, college recruiting, and internship programs
• Manage internal processes (e.g., business cards)
• Support voluntary and involuntary terminations
• Support HR data analysis, metrics, and reporting

Benefits

• Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock
• Profit distribution through annual bonus distribution plan, ESOP, and dividends to shareholders
• Annual time and expense allowances for professional development
• Mentorship program
• Internal training opportunities
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff
• Compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked)
• Paid family leave
• Ergonomic analysis and equipment
• Personal Protective Equipment allowance
• Wellbeing-focused educational opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree