Senior Human Resources Generalist

Our client a manufacturer of paper packaging solutions in Cottage Grove, MN, is looking to hire a Senior HR Generalist. This is a direct hire (full-time) role that will pay $65K-$90K based on relevant experience and include monthly bonuses full benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401-K, and PTO). We are seeking a well-rounded Human Resources professional who has 5 years of HR Administration experience including benefits administration, FMLA, Workers Compensation, Employee Relations, Open Enrollment, Wage Analysis, and payroll.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage local Human Resources functions; maintain and administer records in compliance with Federal, State, Local, and corporate policies, and procedures; stay up to date with updates and changes to employment law; work with Management daily to ensure compliance to such laws and employee handbook.
• Manage and oversee all functions of employment including recruiting, background checks and new hire orientation program.
• Coordinate weekly and Bi-weekly payroll processing; manage payroll policies and procedures to ensure timely and accurate payment of employee pay; assist with payroll issues and discrepancies; validate weekly time sheet reports; ensure accurate calculation/entry of all pay rate changes and maintain all payroll records using Ceridian Dayforce.
• Follow all safety and company policies, reporting any issues, accidents, or incidents immediately; must complete online safety training each month as assigned.
• Responsible for weekly 401k reporting and recordkeeping.
• Coordinate and administer all employee benefits and annual Open Enrollment for benefits; communicate and assist employees with all benefit changes/updates.
• Manage onsite recruiter by overseeing headcount, current openings, postings, interview setup and offer letters.
• Complete paperwork for work-related incidents; track status of each claim; work with employee, worker’s compensation carrier, Management team, corporate Human Resources and Risk Manager to manage claim; maintain all related files.
• Serve as primary contact to managers employers and legal counsel on all human resources related matters; attend all hearings and court proceedings as needed for legal matters regarding unemployment and worker’s compensation; respond to all verification of employment inquiries and other employment/payroll related notices.
• Maintain and monitor employee attendance records; coordinate disciplinary actions with Plant Manager in accordance with company attendance policy.
• Complete audits of Worker’s Compensation, 401k, or any other payroll or benefit audits.
• Interact with corporate HR and benefit vendors on employee programs benefits and related questions (i.e., payroll, health and wellness, insurance, COBRA, and 401(k).
• Work with Management and corporate HR to update employee handbook and communicate changes to employees.
• Maintain bulletin boards related to Federal and State laws, company benefits, and company functions.
• Verify yearly W2 forms as completed and provided by payroll vendor.
• Coordinate and organize employee appreciation events.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in HR Administration including payroll, benefits administration, FMLA, Workers Compensation, Employee Relations, Open Enrollment, and Wage Analysis.
• Ceridian Dayforce experience preferred, but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or business administration.
• SHRM certification preferred but not required.
• Comfortable working alongside the executive team and partnering with the General Manager and Plant Manager to guide future policies.
• Previous experience inside a manufacturing facility preferred.