Full-Time Human Resources Generalist

Tom Kadlec Motors • Rochester, MN

11d • $55,000 - $62,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Tom Kadlec Automotive is seeking an organized planner who excels at connecting with diverse people, maintaining strict confidentiality, and making employees feel truly supported for a newly created, entry-level Human Resources Generalist role. The company has been serving the Rochester community since 1979 and is expanding due to investment in a rewarding culture, a supportive environment, and people who truly care. This role offers an opportunity to grow within a family-owned business operating out of a state-of-the-art facility.

Requirements

• A people-first communicator who naturally connects with employees across all departments and backgrounds, building authentic trust while guiding them through employment policies with warmth and respect.
• Master of details and discretion, taking pride in air-tight organization, following complex instructions, preparing flawless reports, and treating sensitive personnel information with absolute confidentiality.
• Organized planner who excels at juggling multiple priorities, keeping talent management processes on schedule, and staying solution-focused in a fast-paced setting.
• Practical understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Proficiency with HR software.
• Proactive, "can-do" approach to daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted, welcoming resource for a diverse workforce.
• Interpret workplace policies and answer employee questions with clarity and empathy.
• Coordinate new employee orientations and company events.
• Partner with department leaders to build proactive recruitment strategies.
• Manage the applicant tracking system, review applications, and conduct background checks.
• Handle on-boarding processes seamlessly.
• Maintain discretion while handling sensitive personnel records.
• Process staffing changes and update job descriptions.
• Manage the employee performance evaluation process.
• Identify opportunities to refine daily operations.
• Troubleshoot routine workplace inquiries.
• Manage administrative projects with speed, accuracy, and precision.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match (Traditional & Roth options)
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Tax-advantaged FSA and HSA accounts
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Critical illness coverage
• Accident coverage
• Generous paid time off
• Sick leave
• Financial planning resources
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous employee discounts on vehicles, service, and parts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed