Butler Machinery
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Overview
Are you an HR professional with at least 3 years of experience, looking for a rewarding career opportunity with a company rated as one of the top 50 Best Places to Work in North Dakota? If you’re energetic, willing to grow and learn in the HR field, we would like to talk to you about this unique opportunity to join our family.
Our compensation package is second to none, with a minimum of 10% contribution to your retirement plan annually, plus an additional up to 5% depending on company performance each year. In these volatile times, securing a role with a family‑owned company that has run a successful Caterpillar business for over 70 years is an excellent career move. You will have day‑to‑day interactions with operational management and work closely with co‑workers in the HR department on company‑wide initiatives led by the HR team. Quick growth within Butler will prepare you for internal career opportunities.
Butler Machinery is located in 20 cities within North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Montana. As an HR Generalist, you have the opportunity to fly to these various locations via one of the two Butler planes and create your own schedule for travel within your assigned area. Once fully trained, there is an opportunity to have a flex schedule to work from home one day a week. We support ongoing career growth with internal leadership training opportunities, as well as the ability to attend local and national seminars and conferences specific to the HR field.
Locations
This position can be located in Fargo or Bismarck.
Duties/Responsibilities
Supports the full life‑cycle talent acquisition process to recruit/source and build best‑class talent within the organization for non‑union positions.
Works closely with management and team members to proactively improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
Ad hoc reporting for affirmative action plan, EE0‑1, turnover, and as requested by HR staff and management.
Coordinate and support key employee life cycle activities.
Resolve employee relations issues with guidance from the HRBP/HR management member.
Develops, coordinates, and delivers training to HR administrative staff and benefit coordinators in stores.
Provides day‑to‑day guidance to operational management.
May assist with various administrative functions.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university, preferable in Business or Human Resources.
2–3 years of professional, exempt level HR experience.
Working knowledge of multiple HR disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, team member and union relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state employment laws.
General knowledge of HRIS systems.
Willingness to travel on a regular basis via company plane and/or fleet vehicles to Butler locations in North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Montana.
SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM‑CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM‑SCP) credential or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment preferred.
Required Skills/Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization’s hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Benefits
10% annual retirement employer contribution, with an additional 5% discretionary employer contribution
Health insurance – 3 plan options
Health savings account – employer contribution up to $1,300/year
Dependent care flex spending account
Dental insurance – 2 plan options
Vision insurance
Basic life/AD&D and supplemental life insurance
Employer‑paid short‑term disability coverage – 60% of base pay/salary
Long‑term disability coverage
Maternity / paternity benefits
Holidays
Paid time off (PTO)
401(k) plan
Employee assistance program (EAP) – including health coaching
SmartDollar – employer‑paid financial planning program
Legal Shield/ID Shield products
Voluntary benefit options – cancer insurance/accident/hospitalization
EOE/Vet/Disability
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Human Resources
Industries
Machinery Manufacturing
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