Job Description

Okay, so picture this: in this role, I’m basically the total overseer of our workplace vibe, making sure everything runs smoothly and everyone feels supported — because chaos is, like, not an option. I work with leadership to plan big initiatives, help managers deal with employee drama without it turning into a full-on Monet, and keep all our hiring, onboarding, and benefits stuff super organized. And of course, I’m always focused on building an inclusive, positive culture where everyone feels like they belong. So whether it’s navigating tricky situations, updating policies, or boosting engagement, I’m here to keep our organizational universe totally balanced and, dare I say, fabulous! 

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily operations of the Human Resources function at designated location, including legal compliance, talent management, performance management, training, and organizational development.
• Collaborate with the senior leadership team to plan, lead, coordinate, and execute yearly and quarterly strategic initiatives.
• Guide and assist management staff with employee relations and disciplinary issues.
• Manages employment eligibility (I-9) process; completes verifications of employment; maintains updated forms, records, and personnel files; acquires background reports; processes new hires and terminations.
• Oversees benefit communication and education for Kentucky including enrollment, change reporting.
• Lead continuous effort toward building a diverse and inclusive work environment and labor force.
• Collaborate with hiring manager and HR team members to fill positions as applicable.
• Monitor and ensure the organization’s compliance with federal, Kentucky, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommend best practices; review and modify policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Measure, monitor, and create strategies around company culture and employee engagement.
• Liaison between the North Mankato office and Kentucky office, building relationships, facilitating discussions, assisting with connections, and closing gaps where necessary to ensure good partnership and communication between sites.
• Responsible for excellent communication between employee, manager and North Mankato HR representative on workers compensation, FMLA, ADA, and other personal situations that need hands on management and oversight.
• Communicate changes in policy, procedures, and resources to Kentucky staff as needed, managing through any changes or updates that occur, getting buy-in.
• Supports Safety program in Kentucky location and communicates across locations to ensure consistency
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors in business management, Human Resources, Psychology, Sociology, or similar fields and/or equivalent experience in management/Human Resources positions.
• At least 3 years of professional HR department experience, crossing all functional areas.
• At least 2 years of progressive leadership experience.

Preferred qualifications: (if any) 

• Experience recruiting and hiring at scale.
• Experience working with employee engagement, culture, diversity, and inclusivity efforts.
• Ability to lead and execute projects and initiatives.
• PHR or SPHR certified.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Creating and implementing development programs.
• Broad knowledge of Human Resources and management best practices.
• Experience with employment law, compensation, recruiting, employee relations, safety, and training.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and coaching skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Requires excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with employees, customers, and vendors

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

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