Engage Talent is representing a private manufacturing company who is hiring a Senior Human Resources Generalist for their Minneapolis, Minnesota location.

This is a unique opportunity for an HR professional with a diverse range of interests to be exposed to the full scope of HR functions (e.g. Employee & Labor Relations, HRIS, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Compensation & Benefits, Analytics, and Talent Management) in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Its an ideal role for somebody who wants to roll up their sleeves & help make a big impact while continuing to elevate their valuable HR experience. The Senior HR Partner is responsible for oversight and implementation of human resource functions for all employee groups (salaried, salaried non-exempt, and hourly). Serves as a consultant to management on all employee relations issues; acts as an employee champion and change agent. Responsible for driving strategic HR initiatives for both the Minneapolis facility and the company as a whole.

Essential Duties

• Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Design and implement people solutions to address enterprise and functional strategies
• Act as a change agent to further enhance organizational growth and development
• Identify opportunities to modernize current HR processes within the facility and drive new strategic HRBP model
• Manage specific projects as determined in the annual HR plan and participate in functional and cross-functional initiatives. Participate in HR project teams and programs
• Partner with supervisors and managers regarding employee/labor relations issues
• Generate ideas for and champion employee & labor relations activities to foster positive employee morale and interaction
• Provide a high level of customer service to all client groups and HR visibility to hourly teams
• Facilitate conflict resolution and provide coaching and feedback to employees, supervisors, and managers
• Partner with the recruitment team to facilitate/coordinate hourly and salaried interviews, conduct on-boarding, and new hire orientation.
• Drive high participation in employee engagement surveys and annual enrollment sessions.
• Facilitate focus groups along with the plant management team
• Conduct investigations and make recommendations regarding disciplinary actions and/or employee terminations
• Consistent plant floor presence to engage with employees while building business acumen.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration along with 5 years of demonstrated HR/employee relations experience
• 5 years of strategic labor relations experience (grievance coordination & participation, contract interpretation, guidance and administration, etc)
• Possess demonstrated problem-solving abilities along with strong time management & prioritization skills
• Possess advanced communication skills that can be utilized in day to day interactions with all levels of the workforce
• Experience managing conflict, project management & completion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• 25% minimum travel required

Additional Skills

• Familiar with standard HR concepts, practices, and procedure
• Knowledge of employment laws and applications of legislation and process
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees and customers.
• Ability to recognize and handle sensitive or confidential information appropriately.
• Must have a strong customer-service orientation, be organized, flexible, detail oriented, proactive and maintain a high level of personal credibility.
• Excellent communication and PC skills in MS Office or Google products.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Intermediate problem-solving skills