Great Northern Corp
Human Resources - Human Resources Generalist
Great Northern Corp, Appleton, Wisconsin, United States, 54914
Human Resources Generalist
Location: Great Northern Laminations Central, 3010 E Venture Drive, Appleton, WI, USA Job Description
Posted Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 7:00 AM Why Great Northern: Privately held, Great Northern Instore, a division of Great Northern Corporation, is a multi‑million dollar designer, engineering, and manufacturer of custom permanent point purchase displays and retail fixtures. Great Northern is committed to making a difference in the lives of our team members, customers, and the communities in which we live and work. Many of our team members were referred to by their friends and families who are already a part of the Great Northern team. Benefits
Competitive 401K match and a historically generous profit‑sharing retirement savings contribution Paid Time Off after 30 days of employment 9 Paid Holidays Medical PPO, HSA, Dental, and Vision insurance Wellness Program Life Insurance, Short Term and Long‑Term Disability available Health Fitness, Safety Prescription Glasses, and Safety Shoes Reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement available after 1 year of service Opportunities to advance your career and compensation level Annual increases Pay and Schedule
On‑site Monday‑Friday 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m. Starting Salary $70,000-$73,000 USD Position Summary
This position is to develop and become successor to the HR Manager role when current manager retires within 2 years. Supports the day‑to‑day operations, functions and duties of the Human Resource department for a multi‑state organization. Manage the full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, benefits, employee relations, performance management, training and compliance with labor laws, and acting as HR contact to support both employees and management ensuring smooth operations and a positive work culture. Demonstrate effective customer service‑oriented performance by efficiently and professionally performing the duties of the position in strict adherence with the Company’s Mission & Vision Statement and Core Values. Responsibilities
Recruitment & Staffing – Promote employer branding in all location communities to make Laminations an employer of choice Recruitment & Staffing – Collaborate with managers to develop job descriptions & job postings, view applicants, conduct interviews, and handle onboarding of new team members Recruitment & Staffing – Partner & coordinate directly with recruiting agencies at all Laminations locations Recruitment & Staffing – Participate in job fairs and travel to other locations as needed Policy Management & Employee Relations – Ensure multi‑state compliance by monitoring, updating, and enforcing HR policies and procedures with guidance from HR Manager and VP of HR Policy Management & Employee Relations – Serve as primary contact for employee inquiries, conduct investigations, and guide managers on performance management and corrective actions Policy Management & Employee Relations – Identify training and development needs, coordinate with managers on growth opportunities and participate in annual compensation review cycle Policy Management & Employee Relations – Champion team member engagement through annual survey, develop action plans based on feedback, administer stay interviews, and improve retention Policy Management & Employee Relations – Assist HR Manager in maintaining and updating employee handbooks and training materials Policy Management & Employee Relations – Manage GNC Cares Committee responsibilities such as taking minutes and organizing activities Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS system (Dayforce) Assist new hires with benefit enrollment at all Laminations locations Oversee hourly timesheets, pay registers and maintain hourly pay change sheet for payroll changes Process terminations and administer exit interviews for all Laminations employees Administer employee benefit plans in HRIS, assist with retirement savings plan, and serve as COBRA administrator Manage workers’ compensation cases and ensure accurate information on OSHA log Manage open enrollment period, review changes to enrollment for the new year, and assist with year‑end payouts for hourly employees Assist Controller with annual United Way kickoff and contribution report Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in human resources management preferred Minimum of 5‑7 years experience in HR, specifically managing multi‑state compliance Experience in manufacturing setting preferred Proficiency in HRIS software and Applicant Tracking Systems Strong knowledge of labor laws (FMLA, FLSA, ASA, EEO, etc.) Strong organizational skills Ability to speak effectively before groups Energetic self‑starter Good problem‑solving skills with the ability to work independently Opportunities for Growth
You will have the opportunity to gain experience, and new skills and acquire new knowledge and become successor to HR Manager upon retirement within 2 years. Great Northern is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin. Great Northern Laminations Central, 3010 E Venture Drive, Appleton, WI, USA
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Location: Great Northern Laminations Central, 3010 E Venture Drive, Appleton, WI, USA Job Description
Posted Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 7:00 AM Why Great Northern: Privately held, Great Northern Instore, a division of Great Northern Corporation, is a multi‑million dollar designer, engineering, and manufacturer of custom permanent point purchase displays and retail fixtures. Great Northern is committed to making a difference in the lives of our team members, customers, and the communities in which we live and work. Many of our team members were referred to by their friends and families who are already a part of the Great Northern team. Benefits
Competitive 401K match and a historically generous profit‑sharing retirement savings contribution Paid Time Off after 30 days of employment 9 Paid Holidays Medical PPO, HSA, Dental, and Vision insurance Wellness Program Life Insurance, Short Term and Long‑Term Disability available Health Fitness, Safety Prescription Glasses, and Safety Shoes Reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement available after 1 year of service Opportunities to advance your career and compensation level Annual increases Pay and Schedule
On‑site Monday‑Friday 8:00a.m.-4:30p.m. Starting Salary $70,000-$73,000 USD Position Summary
This position is to develop and become successor to the HR Manager role when current manager retires within 2 years. Supports the day‑to‑day operations, functions and duties of the Human Resource department for a multi‑state organization. Manage the full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, benefits, employee relations, performance management, training and compliance with labor laws, and acting as HR contact to support both employees and management ensuring smooth operations and a positive work culture. Demonstrate effective customer service‑oriented performance by efficiently and professionally performing the duties of the position in strict adherence with the Company’s Mission & Vision Statement and Core Values. Responsibilities
Recruitment & Staffing – Promote employer branding in all location communities to make Laminations an employer of choice Recruitment & Staffing – Collaborate with managers to develop job descriptions & job postings, view applicants, conduct interviews, and handle onboarding of new team members Recruitment & Staffing – Partner & coordinate directly with recruiting agencies at all Laminations locations Recruitment & Staffing – Participate in job fairs and travel to other locations as needed Policy Management & Employee Relations – Ensure multi‑state compliance by monitoring, updating, and enforcing HR policies and procedures with guidance from HR Manager and VP of HR Policy Management & Employee Relations – Serve as primary contact for employee inquiries, conduct investigations, and guide managers on performance management and corrective actions Policy Management & Employee Relations – Identify training and development needs, coordinate with managers on growth opportunities and participate in annual compensation review cycle Policy Management & Employee Relations – Champion team member engagement through annual survey, develop action plans based on feedback, administer stay interviews, and improve retention Policy Management & Employee Relations – Assist HR Manager in maintaining and updating employee handbooks and training materials Policy Management & Employee Relations – Manage GNC Cares Committee responsibilities such as taking minutes and organizing activities Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS system (Dayforce) Assist new hires with benefit enrollment at all Laminations locations Oversee hourly timesheets, pay registers and maintain hourly pay change sheet for payroll changes Process terminations and administer exit interviews for all Laminations employees Administer employee benefit plans in HRIS, assist with retirement savings plan, and serve as COBRA administrator Manage workers’ compensation cases and ensure accurate information on OSHA log Manage open enrollment period, review changes to enrollment for the new year, and assist with year‑end payouts for hourly employees Assist Controller with annual United Way kickoff and contribution report Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in human resources management preferred Minimum of 5‑7 years experience in HR, specifically managing multi‑state compliance Experience in manufacturing setting preferred Proficiency in HRIS software and Applicant Tracking Systems Strong knowledge of labor laws (FMLA, FLSA, ASA, EEO, etc.) Strong organizational skills Ability to speak effectively before groups Energetic self‑starter Good problem‑solving skills with the ability to work independently Opportunities for Growth
You will have the opportunity to gain experience, and new skills and acquire new knowledge and become successor to HR Manager upon retirement within 2 years. Great Northern is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin. Great Northern Laminations Central, 3010 E Venture Drive, Appleton, WI, USA
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