OverviewOpen position in Eden Prairie, MN due to internal promotion! The Human Resources Generalist serves as a key manufacturing facility HR partner, supporting hourly and general staff employees across the DriSteem facility. This role is responsible for recruiting and onboarding, employee relations, policy administration, and day-to-day HR support while maintaining a visible presence in the facilities and partnering with leaders to meet staffing, engagement, and operational needs.
ResponsibilitiesPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES- Serve as an on-site HR partner for manufacturing facility employees and leaders, providing day-to-day support across hourly and general staff populations.
- Partner with leaders to execute recruiting, hiring, and onboarding activities for production and general staff positions.
- Build trusted relationships with employees and supervisors to support employee relations, issue resolution, and a positive workplace environment.
- Interpret and apply HR policies, employment practices, plant rules, and labor-related requirements with consistency and sound judgment.
- Coordinate key HR processes including onboarding, benefits and leave administration support, employment record maintenance, and HRIS updates.
- Support staffing plans by partnering with leaders and labor planning to understand openings, hiring priorities, and timing needs across the facilities.
- Maintain a visible presence on the production floor and in facility work areas to strengthen partnerships, reinforce policy and safety expectations, and support employee engagement.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES- Support continuous compliance with ISO 9001 standards and procedures.
- Maintain a positive work environment through proactive and ongoing communications with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers, and organizational leadership.
- Comply with all company health and safety regulations and policies while promoting safe work practices. Report any applicable safety concerns or incidences.
- Ensure compliance with departmental guidelines and company standards.
- Significant interface with model production floor, up to and including 30% of the position's time.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field required.
- Two to five years of human resources experience required, including support for employees and leaders in a manufacturing or facility-based environment.
- Experience supporting recruiting and hiring for hourly production and general staff roles required.
- Working knowledge of HR policies, employment practices, employee benefits, leave administration, and regulated compliance requirements required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.
- Experience with HRIS platforms such as Paylocity preferred; Workday experience desired.
- PHR certification preferred.
Key Qualities & Skills- Build credibility and trust with employees, supervisors, and leaders through sound judgment, professionalism, and consistent follow-through.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with hourly and general staff employees as well as leadership.
- Demonstrate strong execution, organization, and attention to detail in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Maintain a visible, approachable presence in the facility and respond effectively to day-to-day employee and operational needs.
- Exercise discretion with sensitive information and apply HR practices with consistency and care.
- Work collaboratively across teams and supports a positive, service-oriented employee experience.
Salary range in State of MN: $64,600-$100,000.
LinkedIn TagClaudine Baccheschi #LI-CB1
