HR Generalist

Golden Valley Supply (GVS) is a leading independent distributor of interior finish building materials, acoustic solutions, and Division 10 specialties. Established in 1975, we are a nationally certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) and take pride in our entrepreneurial spirit. We partner with clients to solve challenges, provide solutions, and create long-term relationships. Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, GVS also operates offices/warehouses in Des Moines, IA, Fargo, ND, and Sioux Falls and Rapid City, SD.

Our Core Values are Safety, Integrity, Service and Passion. Our Mission is, with an entrepreneurial spirit, we focus on successful partnerships. Our Vision is being a profitable, scalable, triple-bottom-line, destination employer supported from a diverse revenue stream.

The HR Generalist plays a valued role in talent acquisition, employee relations, retention and engagement, compensation and benefits, payroll, and other HR responsibilities. The HR Generalist will also support and champion “The GVS Way”, which has historically supported the strength and success of GVS.

Annual compensation and bonus structure is commensurate with relevant job experience. This position reports to the President, Chief Financial Officer.

This is an in-office-based opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate talent acquisition process including job description preparation, position posting, candidate screening, offer letters and pre-employment documents.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding, education of new hires on HR policies and internal procedures, maintaining employee personnel files.
• Provide support to employees in various HR-related topics.
• Coordinate offboarding, preparing documents and exit interviews.
• Administer compensation, benefit plans and Paid Time Off.
• Administer semi-monthly payroll.
• Support employee engagement plans, employee recognition programs and human resource programs to foster an efficient and conflict-free workplace.
• Evaluate pay scales and performance reviews in collaboration with departmental managers.
• Address employee grievances.
• Coordinate steps to disciplinary actions with departmental managers regarding breaches of company policies and regulations.
• Manage company events such as company meetings, employee travel, community outreach, etc.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources (preferred), Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years HR experience, preferably in a distribution, construction, or manufacturing environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making acumen.
• Person of integrity with a stellar record of maintaining confidentiality.
• Motivated and proactive with the ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-directed with collaborative leadership and administrative skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders – employees, managers, executives.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with active listening skills.
• Effective HRM knowledge and expertise.
• Robust technology skills, including strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Uphold and model company culture and core values of Safety, Integrity, Service and Passion.
• Reliability in attendance (in-person) and responsible execution of job duties.

Company Benefits Upon Eligibility

• Medical, Dental and Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Employer-paid Life Insurance.
• Voluntary benefits including Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Term Life, Critical Illness and Accident.
• 401(k), Safe Harbor Contribution and Profit-Sharing Contribution.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• HR: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Minneapolis, MN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person