Human Resources Representative I

Daikin Applied Americas•Faribault, MN

4d•$26 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

Daikin Applied is hiring a Human Resources Representative to support human resources operations at its Faribault, Minnesota location. The role maintains knowledge of applicable legal requirements and government reporting regulations and counsels employees on HR policies and procedures related to transfers, promotions, pay, benefits, and employment conditions. It administers recruitment, onboarding, HR information system updates, workers’ compensation, employee benefits, union labor agreement processes, employee records, service awards, attendance monitoring, and separation procedures. The position also responds to employee inquiries, prepares reports, participates in safety and labor-relations activities, and supports unemployment matters.

Requirements

Associate degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or an equivalent degree.
At least 3 years of related experience and/or training.

Responsibilities

Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations relevant to areas of responsibility.
Counsel employees on human resources policies and procedures concerning transfers, promotions, pay, benefits, and conditions of employment.
Administer recruitment activities, including maintaining OFCCP-compliant recruitment files, screening applications, scheduling and conducting interviews, coordinating background and drug screens, and preparing offer letters and recruitment packets.
Conduct new-hire orientations and periodically review and update, or recommend improvements to, orientation and recruitment materials.
Process employee status changes and update the HRIS for hires, terminations, job changes, salary or wage changes, benefit changes, and personal data changes.
Administer workers’ compensation programs, prepare first reports of injury, maintain accident records for OSHA reporting, monitor claims, and coordinate the Return to Work program.
Administer local benefit programs, maintain participation records, and prepare employee materials for annual Open Enrollment.
Administer union labor agreements, including job bidding, transfers, wage and department changes, and discipline logs.
Participate on Safety Committees, attend union grievance meetings, assist with preparation for union negotiations, and participate in negotiations when requested.
Maintain employee, medical, workers’ compensation, training, and other human resources records.
Administer the Service Award program.
Prepare reports as requested.
Respond to inquiries about benefits, retirement, and other HR policies, procedures, and programs.
Monitor salaried and hourly employee attendance.
Prepare employee separation notices and related documentation, conduct exit interviews, ensure completion of the Exit Checklist, prepare information for the state Unemployment Agency, and attend unemployment hearings as needed.