Human Resources Generalist

Circle Pines, MN

Summary: Manage the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Department.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 
Workers Compensation/Safety

• Process and manage all claims
• Manage OSHA 300 logs
• Annually prepare Worker’s Compensation reports for re-insurance and annual audit.
• Manage annually training requirements
• Conduct mock OSHA audits

 
Employee Relations/Training

• Maintain employee confidentiality with all HR matters
  
• Develop and administer union and non-union HR policies, procedures and programs.
• Work directly with supervisors and employees (union and non-union) on employee relation matters including but not limited to: morale, benefits, worker’s comp., safety, concerns, terminations and all benefit matters.
• Lead Human Resources practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented, high performance culture that emphasizes quality, productivity and standards, continuous improvement and high performance.
• Develop and conduct training in relations to HR matters.
• Advise leadership team on employment decisions

 
Employee Data/File Management

• Maintain HRIS data and employee files.
• Process new hires, temporary workers, transfers, promotions, and terminations.
• Manage regular management reports, including weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports.
• Update/maintain employee records and approving changes in salary, job titles, department changes, shift changes, exemptions, insurance coverage, etc.
• Participate in wage/benefit surveys. Continually review market data on HR topics.

 
Recruiting/On-boarding

• Recruiting and staffing logistics, including temporary staffing needs. This includes resume review, interviewing, job postings, setting up interviews with supervisors, job reviews, etc.
• Ensure completion of NEO/Onboarding.

 
Compliance

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by reviewing professional publications and attending necessary training seminars.
  
• Administer/track FMLA/LOA/STD/ADA requests for both union and non-union employees.
• Regulatory reporting (i.e. EEO).
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advise management on any needed actions.

 
Benefits

• Annually prepare the 401K Plan census.
• Administer and maintain company benefit programs.
• Critically review and analyze current benefits in order to recommend and implement changes leading to best-practice operations.
• Advise employees on eligibility, coverage, and other benefit matters.
• Manage annual open enrollment, late enrollees, and various life events.
• Make necessary changes to benefit enrollments (i.e. changes, addition of dependents, etc.)
• Ensure 401K plan fiduciary responsibilities are met.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Competency:

• Strong knowledge of state and federal laws and other applicable compliance requirements.
• Detail oriented and highly organized
• Able to work independently
• Experience with employee relations for both union and non-union environments preferred

Education/Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field
• 3+ Years of relevant Human Resources experience
• Experience with employee relations for both union and non-union environment preferred

Computer Skills:

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Etc.)

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Regularly required to sit.
• Required to communicate with internal and external customers via email, phone, and in-person.