Human Resources Generalist - Bloomington, MN, United States

Originally posted 24 September 2026 by the employer.

About the role

The Human Resources Generalist supports day-to-day human resources operations in a manufacturing environment, encompassing recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, HRIS administration, performance management support, training coordination, and HR projects. This role partners with production employees, supervisors, managers, and plant leadership.

What you'll do

• Serve as a day-to-day HR contact for employees, supervisors, and managers.
• Post open positions, screen applicants, coordinate interviews, and assist with pre-employment requirements.
• Assist with development, maintenance, and communication of human resource policies, procedures, handbook updates, and compliance programs.
• Coordinate and conduct new hire onboarding and orientation.
• Partner with supervisors and managers on employee relations matters, performance management, corrective action, investigations, and attendance concerns.
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee records and personnel data in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).

What you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
• One to five years of progressive human resources experience, preferably in a manufacturing, operations, industrial, or plant-based environment.
• Experience supporting recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, HR compliance, employee records, and HRIS data entry or reporting.
• Foundational understanding of employment laws and regulations and related workplace compliance requirements.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office and human resource systems.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting non-exempt or production workforces.
• Workday experience.
• Familiarity with manufacturing safety practices, attendance policies, timekeeping processes, and employee relations documentation.