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Human Resources Generalist

MRA Recruiting Services
Mankato, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/30/2025
HR Generalist

Windings, Inc.

New Ulm, MN (onsite)

If you are interested in becoming an Employee Owner, read on...

Windings Inc. is a 100% employee-owned company where every team member shares in our success. Since becoming an ESOP in 1998, we've proudly supported critical industries like Aerospace, Defense, Automotive, and Medical. Our unique ESOP benefits can contribute 10-12% of your annual earnings to your retirement—at no cost to you—helping your savings grow through compound interest.

For over 60 years, Windings has provided critical custom motors and components for the harshest applications, including outer space, military, downhole drilling, and motor sports to name a few. If you like to take on the “tough stuff”, join us and be part of a forward-thinking, people-focused company driven by our purpose: " Making our Customer’s Critical Mission Possible."

What you will be responsible for:

The HR Generalist is responsible for the administration of HR policies, procedures, and programs, and supports departmental development, employee relations, training and organizational development, compensation, and employment. This individual is expected to execute the Windings ESOP model by providing leadership and coaching in HR strategies, processes, and day-to-day generalist support activities to business leaders in the company. Additionally, the HR Generalist will work closely with business leaders to drive and support all employee engagement initiatives.

  • Serves as Windings onsite HR representative
  • Conducts new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals
  • Maintains necessary personnel documentation for employee files to include wages, overtime, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, etc
  • Supports and coordinates various activities designed to promote and maintain a high level of employee engagement and ownership
  • Assists with the administration of HR programs (i.e., performance reviews, merit, employee development etc.) to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organization
  • Provides training and information to management in interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, safety, and sexual harassment
  • Supports organizational development initiatives required to meet business goals. This may include developing and the delivery of training
  • Administers benefits programs such as life, health, dental and disability insurances, 401(k), paid time off, leave of absence, and employee assistance
  • Administers personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting
  • Advises management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues
  • Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs
  • Maintains knowledge of current legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance
  • Responsible for the administration of employee surveys, general employee communications and newsletters
  • Supports safety initiatives by filing reports with insurance carrier and monitoring worker’s compensation claims
  • Provides support for total compensation programs (base wages, variable pay, recognition and benefits) to ensure compliance and equity within the organization.
  • Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation, and conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations
  • Participates and represents the company on Unemployment requirements to include documentation and telephone hearings

What you need...

Education:

  • 4-year degree with a focus in HR management, business or communication preferred

Experience:

  • 5-7 years of HR generalist experience; in manufacturing environment preferred
  • Professional HR Certification such as PHR or SHRM-CP a plus
  • Experience with manufacturing or engineering industries highly preferred

Knowledge/Skills:

  • Professional, ethical and confidential behavior and skills at all times.
  • Working knowledge of relevant employment and labor legislation
  • Excellent interpersonal and follow-up communication skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and HRIS.
  • Excellent attention to detail

What you will get...

  • An awesome employee-ownership culture
  • Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, disability, life and more)
  • Paid time off
  • 401k match and ESOP contributions
  • Flexible work environment
  • Education reimbursement

Salary Range: $65,000 - $80,000 annually DOQ

This position is eligible to participate in a performance-based bonus program based on company performance goals. Bonus payouts are not guaranteed and are determined at the company's discretion.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. Specific vision ability by this job includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Other Requirements:

Because employees in this position must handle information covered by the International Trade and Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR), successful applicants will be: (1) required to verify their identity and their status as a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or person granted refugee or asylee status (or equivalent) in the U.S.; OR (2) undergo additional steps, including but not limited to licensure from the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) in the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and/or the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) at the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Windings is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected Veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

No Soliciting

Windings will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to Windings job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Windings Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Windings Talent Acquisition team.

We are committed to providing pay ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations. The listed pay range is provided in good faith and is subject to adjustments in accordance with company policies and market conditions.

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