HR Specialist

Are you looking for an opportunity where you can learn and operate across several areas of HR? Do you want to join a fun and dynamic team? Winnebago Industries is seeking to add a Human Resources Specialist to our team based in Eden Prairie, MN. The HR Specialist will report to the HR Manager and be a trusted partner and problem‑solver for the Enterprise Functions HR team. You will get exposure to a variety of focus areas, including playing a key role in partnering with employees and managers to offer day-to-day support, supporting recruiting efforts, driving compliance within the HR function, and supporting the Talent Management team. You will be closely partnered with the HR Manager and the Enterprise HR team to deliver consistent, high‑quality HR support and service delivery to improve engagement, productivity, and culture.

About Our Team

Our HR team strives to develop leaders who are skilled at driving the business and leading high performing teams, and to create an employee experience that fuels passion and commitment to our company purpose. This role is part of the Enterprise HR team, responsible for supporting the Enterprise Marketing, Finance, HR, Legal, Operations, Enterprise Test and Technology Services, and IT teams.

About You

Our organization requires someone who thrives in an ambiguous and changing environment and is passionate about the opportunity to contribute to a foundation for the future.   This position requires the ability to execute down to the detailed level while managing multiple priorities.  We are looking for someone with who approaches challenges with energy, curiosity, creativity, and open-mindedness.  

Day to Day of the Role:

Employee & Manager Day-to-Day Partnership and Support

• Provide a positive experience for team members and managers through day-to-day requests and support needs
• Draft employee communications for cyclical routines and HR initiatives
• Manage employee data for supported groups and process changes in HR system (ADP Workforce Now) including new hires, transfers, pay adjustments, and timecard requests
• Partner with employees, Payroll and HRIS to troubleshoot errors and issues
• Oversee paid leave program and FMLA processes for eligible employees within supported groups
• Partner with Benefits team and 3rd party benefits vendor to resolve employee benefit questions
• Assist in employee relations (ER) matters, including performance management and supporting conflict resolution, maintaining confidentiality in sensitive matters

 Recruitment Support & Coordination

• Assist with recruiting, new hire orientation and onboarding to ensure a consistent and brand right experience is being delivered
• Coordinate calendars and scheduling for candidate phone and in-person interviews
• Compile monthly Talent Acquisition dashboards and reports to track trends, risks, and outcomes

 Compliance

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws in collaboration with Legal and key stakeholders
• Maintain HR policies and procedures

 Talent Management Support

• Partner with Talent Management team to facilitate cyclical routines, including talent, engagement and experience processes.
• Provide support to the team and on various special projects to include activities such as, calendaring, planning meeting logistics, travel, communication support, and budget and expense management.
• Additional responsibilities could include projects, developing and documenting processes, compiling data and reporting, and identifying tracking metrics.

Qualifications & Education: 

• 3 – 4 years of HR experience, preferably across multiple areas of HR, including employee support, talent acquisition, or HR operations.
• Self-motivated and driven – strives to deliver great results and drive continuous improvement, gets things done with a sense of urgency
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities and tasks with high levels of organization, accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Ability to connect with people – fosters strong partnerships, interacts well with employees at all levels
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability; thrives in a changing and/or fast paced environment
• Critical thinker with strong judgment and decision-making skills
• Customer-centric focus for employees, candidates and internal/external partners
• Demonstrates curiosity and courage – has an interest in learning and understanding “whys”, asks questions, shares his/her point of view
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe and HR systems
• Bachelor’s Degree required, related field preferred

At Winnebago Industries we help our customers explore the outdoor lifestyle, enabling extraordinary mobile experiences as they travel, live, work and play.

We’re looking for people who are as passionate about their work as they are about the outdoors. We seek fresh minds and skilled hands that can bring new perspectives, ways of working and technology to deliver exceptional experiences. We do this best when we allow ourselves the time to enjoy the environment — so we seek to keep a healthy balance between work and play.

Be part of a team that treats each other with the respect, trust and humility needed to create extraordinary outdoor experiences for our customers.  

This posting includes a range of the salary across a geographical market. The base pay for this position ranges from $75,000/year in our lowest geographic market up to $100,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Dependent on the position other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.winnebagoind.com/careers/total-rewards. 

Salary : $75,000 - $100,000