human resources generalist.

This is a full-time, direct hire position offering a competitive annual salary ranging from $55,000 to $65,000. You'll also receive a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity for long-term career growth within a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities:
As a key member of the team, you'll manage essential HR functions, ensuring smooth operations and supporting our valuable employees. Your responsibilities will include:
Recruitment and Onboarding: Overseeing job postings, screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and conducting new hire orientation to welcome our newest team members.
Employee Relations: Supporting positive employee interactions, assisting in conflict resolution, and ensuring consistent application of company policies and procedures.
Benefits and Payroll Administration: Coordinating health benefits, tracking Paid Time Off (PTO), managing FMLA and other leave requests, and gathering/submitting weekly payroll information to our external processor.
HR Compliance and Record-Keeping: Maintaining accurate personnel files, tracking employee training and certifications, and ensuring full compliance with federal and state labor laws.
Safety Support: Assisting with the coordination of safety training, managing incident reporting, and maintaining documentation to ensure OSHA compliance.

Skills:
Bi-lingual (Spanish-speaking)
Previous experience in a human resources role.
Specific experience with payroll processing systems.

Qualifications:
Ability to clearly explain policies and procedures and communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks, including meticulous recordkeeping, meeting deadlines, and tracking compliance without error.
Familiarity with key employment laws and regulations such as FMLA, ADA, EEOC, and basic OSHA and DOL standards.
Demonstrated effectiveness in managing employee relations and ensuring HR compliance across all relevant areas.
Proactive approach to identifying and addressing workplace issues, including minor safety concerns and opportunities for improvement.
Proficiency in computer applications, including MS Office Suite, and strong general computer processing skills.

If you're an experienced Human Resources professional looking for a stable, long-term opportunity with a reputable and growing family-owned business in Mankato, we encourage you to apply today!

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).