HR Generalist Job at Hearth & Home Technologies in Lake City

Human Resources Lake City, Minnesota
Salary: USD 72959 - 91198 Annually

Every professional wants to work for an industry leader. Now is your chance as Hearth & Home Technologies is hiring a Human Resource Generalist in Lake City, MN.

Are you looking to contribute valuable HR support that helps maintain a positive workplace culture and ensures smooth daily HR operations? We’re seeking a proactive Human Resource Generalist to partner with plant leadership, HR colleagues, and team members to implement established HR programs and provide reliable generalist support.

As a valued member of the team, the successful candidate will:

• Foster a positive work environment by supporting employee engagement activities and recognition programs, while working closely with leadership to implement and uphold workplace culture.
• Partner with the HR Manager to proactively support employee relations and address employee discipline matters as needed.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee questions using existing HR policies and tools related to benefits, payroll, and leave management.
• Apply knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and other employment laws to assist with employee requests and compliance.
• Support hourly training initiatives, including new hire orientation, pay-for-skills programs, and career progression pathways.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition in the recruitment process for hourly production roles, including coordinating onsite interviews, participating in candidate selection, and facilitating onboarding.
• Perform routine application of established HR tools to consistently execute standard HR work across the generalist role.
• Assist in ongoing HR processes and system maintenance to ensure accurate records and compliance.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across plant and corporate teams, including employees, leaders, and HR partners.
• Customer- and employee-focused mindset, adaptable and collaborative, ensuring accurate and timely HR support.
• Quick learner who responds well to feedback and performs accurately in data entry and HR process execution.
• Strong multitasking and prioritization skills with the ability to manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in HRIS, timekeeping systems, Teams, and Microsoft Office Suite, with ability to use or learn Excel with high proficiency (ie. formulas, pivot tables, and graphs).

Required Education & Experience:

• Combination of equivalent education and experience
• Bachelor's degree in the Human Resources field or related
• Minimum of 3 years of broad HR generalist experience, including leave of absence management, recruiting, employee relations, benefits, and orientation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) or willingness to pursue.
• Minimum of 3 weeks Paid Time Off (prorated year 1)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 3 Health Plan Choices, HSA, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401k (6% company match and 100% vested immediately)
• HHT Product Discount

Additional Benefits:

• Tuition Reimbursement Assistance
• Quarterly Cash Profit Sharing

About Hearth & Home Technologies

Hearth & Home Technologies (HHT) is the Residential Building Products of HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI). We are the nation's leading developer, manufacturer, distributor and installer of hearth products. Our products include a wide variety of gas, electric, wood burning fireplaces, inserts, stoves, fire tables, fire pits and accessories.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.