HR Generalist

Make an Impact. Build What’s Next. Join a rapidly growing manufacturing organization at an exciting point of transformation for its HR function. As the HR Generalist supporting the Dayton facility, you’ll have the opportunity to be a highly visible HR partner, work directly with leaders and employees, and help strengthen the processes and infrastructure needed to support significant workforce growth.

Code: 48523

Posted: 2026-10-13

Category: Human Resources

The HR Generalist will serve as the primary HR resource for the Dayton facility, providing hands-on support across employee relations, manager coaching, leave administration, compliance, HR administration, and process improvement. This is a high-impact role for an experienced HR professional who enjoys being close to the business, solving problems, building relationships, and working with a high degree of autonomy in a fast-paced environment.

Worksite Location: Dayton, MN – Onsite
*No non-local candidates

Salary Range: Annual salary $70,000-90,000 base

Benefits:

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
Generous paid time off and paid family leave
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Professional development opportunities, employee discounts, and referral bonuses

Roles & Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary HR partner and resource for the Dayton manufacturing facility
Build trusted relationships with employees, supervisors, and managers across the organization
Lead employee relations matters, investigations, performance discussions, and coaching conversations
Coach managers and supervisors on employee issues, performance, policies, and workforce decisions
Administer leaves of absence, accommodations, and related employee processes
Provide HR guidance within a unionized environment, including interpreting and applying collective bargaining agreement provisions
Support Minnesota-specific HR policies, compliance initiatives, and handbook updates
Maintain accurate employee records, documentation, and HR processes
Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems, and operational efficiencies
Partner with the broader HR team to support a rapidly growing workforce and evolving organizational needs

Required Skills & Experience:

3+ years of progressive HR Generalist or HR Business Partner experience
Strong employee relations experience, including investigations and performance management
Demonstrated ability to coach and influence supervisors and managers
Hands-on experience with leave of absence administration and employee accommodations
Strong HR administration skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Sound HR judgment with the ability to independently assess situations and recommend solutions
Ability to work with urgency and effectively prioritize in a fast-moving environment
Strong communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of an organization
Self-directed, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a high-demand environment

Preferred Skills & Experience:
• HR experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience working in a unionized or labor environment
• Familiarity with collective bargaining agreements and labor relations
• Experience supporting organizations experiencing significant growth or change
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field

About Versique:
Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.

Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.

We believe people are more than just resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.

Versique is proud to be award-winning, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

Let’s find your people, together.

Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

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