HR Generalist I

Eden Prairie, MN

DriSteem designs and manufactures humidification, water treatment, and evaporative cooling systems to meet the unique requirements of health care, industrial, process-critical, commercial, and residential applications worldwide. DriSteem’s reputation as the humidification industry leader is the result of over 50 years of product excellence, innovation, and responsive customer service. 

DriSteem currently has an opening for a HR Generalist I

POSITION SUMMARY

The Human Resources Generalist will have responsibility in all areas of Human Resources, including employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, benefits, payroll, billing, and compensation.  This individual will also be responsible for ad-hoc projects that will benefit DriSteem and provide an employee-oriented high-performing culture.  The HR Generalist will champion and implement HR initiatives and best practices to ensure compliance with federal and state legal requirements. Directs, implements, and communicates programs and services throughout the organization.

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

  • Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal and external business partners. 
  • Establish relations with employees that inspire trust, confidence, and respect.
  • Interpret and communicate clearly human resource policies, procedures, laws, standards, and regulations.
  • Act as a role model, promote and champion company values.

RECRUITING

  • Identify workforce and hiring plans necessary to drive recruiting production staff to develop a strategy for recruiting talent.
  • Manage production recruitment needs where appropriate. Source, screen, interview, and make hiring recommendations in collaboration with Production Manager.

ONBOARDING

Responsible for all aspects of new employee orientation, including:

  • Create a positive first impression and a welcoming environment from first contact to first day and beyond.
  • Provide information needed for a great start (benefits, company guidelines and policies, etc.)
  • Foster enthusiasm and excitement regarding the position with the company.
  • Solicit feedback from new employees regarding onboarding practices and implement new processes based on the feedback.
  • Keep current with on-boarding best practices; develop and implement recommendations for ongoing improvement

BENEFITS

  • Work with the Director of HR and RP to ensure benefit information is communicated and any benefit issues are being resolved.
  • Assist with benefits administration, including year-end, open enrollments, and new benefit introductions.
  • Support the leave of absence program with third-party administrator, including short- and long-term disability and Family Medical Leave Act, providing feedback when issues arise along with solutions.
  • Submit all monthly billing invoices to the accounting department.

PAYROLL

  • Work with Payroll to ensure that all payroll needs are correct and submitted in a timely manner.
  • Monitor and update the employee leave tracker with correct leave information as it pertains to each employee.
  • Maintains HR operations by following policies and procedures and reporting any needed changes to payroll.

ADMINISTRATIVE

  • Represent the company in Unemployment Compensation claims when needed.
  • Assist with the worker’s compensation process including the completion of incident reports and employee inquiries.
  • Respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
  • Communicate effectively to managers, and payroll regarding employee hires/terms/LOA/FMLA. 
  • Assist in the administration of performance review program to ensure effectiveness and compliance within the organization.
  • Develop reports and analyses as required.
  • Other duties as assigned.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Support continual compliance with ISO 9001 standards and procedures.
  • Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to get along with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers, and management.
  • Comply with any/all company safety and health rules and policies and promote safe work practices. Report any safety concerns to the supervisor/manager.
  • Ensure compliance with departmental guidelines and company standards.
  • Significant model production floor interface up to 30% of the time.

EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in HR or related field. 
  • 1 to 3 years of relevant broad HR experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • 1 to 3 years of relevant entry-level hiring experience.
  • Basic knowledge of personnel policies and procedures, employee benefit programs, and related legal compliance areas, including an understanding of labor issues and laws.
  • PHR a plus.
  • Computer knowledge must include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook Software.
  • Experience with Paylocity a plus.

KEY QUALITIES AND SKILLS

  • Detail-oriented individual with a desire and ability to understand highly technical products. 
  • Self-motivated with a positive attitude, and proven teamwork skills.
  • Strong analysis/synthesis, organizational, and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Effective time management skills. 
  • Ability to receive feedback and implement as needed.
  • Demonstrated a sense of urgency to complete tasks as appropriate.
  • Collaborative, positive, and team oriented.
  • Desire to learn and develop HR skillset.

A GREAT PLACE TO WORK FOR ALL!

At DriSteem, our employees are our most important resource. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits and unique perks. 

We care about your health by providing… 

  • A comprehensive health insurance plan 
  • Dental and vision insurance 
  • Flexible spending account 
  • A progressive wellness program for you and your spouse (including incentives) 

We care about your well-being by providing… 

  • PTO and holiday pay 
  • Flexible work schedule 
  • Dress for the day (casual dress code) 
  • Free coffee and popcorn 
  • Employee discounts from our parent company – Aprilaire products 
  • Cell phone discount

We care when you need it most by providing… 

  • Company-sponsored short- and long-term disability plans 
  • Employee assistance program 
  • Identity theft protection 
  • Bereavement pay 

We care about your financial wellness by providing… 

  • 401(k) with company match and generous profit sharing
  • Free use of Spectrum Advisors – Financial Planning
  • Three types of life insurance coverage 
  • Scholarship awards 

We care about your growth by providing… 

  • Tuition reimbursement program 
  • Learning and development opportunities 

We care about our community by… 

  • Giving back to a local charity through fundraising 

Qualified candidates may send a resume to Human Resources, 14949 Technology Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 or email recruiting@DriSteem.com.  Fax:  952-229-3202.

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