Sr. HR Generalist
The Sr. Human Resource Generalist supports day-to-day HR operations while partnering closely with leaders to ensure consistent application of policies, strong employee relations, and compliance with employment laws. This role serves as a primary point of contact for employees and leaders and plays an important role in supporting culture, workforce needs, and operational goals. The ideal candidate is approachable, organized, and comfortable balancing employee advocacy with business partnership.
Worksite Location: Onsite – Elk River, MN
Salary Range: $100,000-$115,000
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options to support overall well-being
- Paid time off and paid holidays to promote work-life balance
- 401(k) retirement plan to help employees plan for the future
- A supportive, family-owned culture that values integrity, collaboration, and long-term growth
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Serve as a trusted HR resource for employees, leads, supervisors, and managers
- Provide guidance on attendance, PTO, corrective action, performance management, and workplace conduct
- Support employee relations activities including investigations, conflict resolution, coaching, and disciplinary actions
- Conduct and support new hire orientation and onboarding, while supporting hourly and salaried recruiting efforts, including coordination with staffing agencies
- Administer HRIS transactions such as new hires, terminations, job changes, PTO, benefits administration, and leave tracking
- Support payroll-related audits, timekeeping accuracy, and weekly staffing agency reports
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (ESST, FMLA, ADA, wage & hour)
- Support consistent application of policies, handbook guidelines, and policy updates
- Assist with training initiatives, performance review processes, and documentation
- Support employee engagement activities, recognition efforts, and company events
- Reinforce company values, safety expectations, and a respectful, inclusive workplace culture
Required Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 2–5 years of HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment
- Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
- Comfort working onsite and regularly present on the production floor
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
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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