The Human Resources Generalist will be responsible for supporting the Human Resources Manager in carrying out the responsibilities of the Human Resources department by assisting in talent acquisition and recruitment processes, administering compensation and benefit plans, conducting employee onboarding and helping with training and development. Human Resources Generalist must share Dakotaland Mfg. values and must support and promote the company Vision, Mission and Values, using UPSCALE as the foundation always.

Essential Functions

• Administer compensation and benefit plans
• Assist in talent acquisition and recruitment processes
• Conduct employee onboarding and help organize training and development initiatives
• Process documentation and prepare reports relating to personnel activities (staffing, recruitment, training, discipline, performance evaluations etc)
• Provide support to employees in various HR-related topics such as leave, compensation, timekeeping and resolve any issues that may arise
• Assist in payroll preparation by providing relevant data
• Undertake tasks to support performance management
• Gather and analyze data with useful HR metrics, attend weekly Level 10
• Enhance job satisfaction by resolving issues promptly, applying new perks and benefits and organizing team building activities
• Ensure compliance with labor regulations
• Properly handle complaints and grievance procedures
• Maintains confidential human resources records by recording new hires, transfers, terminations, changes in job classifications, merit increases, tracking vacation, sick, and personal time.
• Documents human resources actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications. Networks with LATI and SHRM in Watertown / Sioux Falls where appropriate.

Education & TRAINING requirements

•  bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2 – 5 years of human resource experience preferred.

Work experience requirements

• Proven experience as an HR Generalist
• Understanding of general human resources policies and procedures
• Thorough knowledge of HR principles and federal/local regulations
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality related to sensitive company and employee information.
• Aptitude in problem-solving
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Power Point is essential; HRIS systems knowledge will be a plus
• Exhibit extraordinary discretion, confidentiality, and flexibility
• Additional experience conducting training would be a plus

Essential functions – physical & Mental Requirements

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

COMPETENCIES – To perform this job successfully, the employee will demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems time efficiently; Gathers and analyzes information; Develops solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason.
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment.
• Judgment -Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate individuals in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Motivation -Sets and achieves goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to handle frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.