HR Generalist

Company: KeWay
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: January 21, 2023

Job Description:

START YOUR NEW YEAR OUT WORKING FOR THE RIGHT COMPANY Job Position: HR Generalist. Under the direction of the Director of People & Culture, the Human Resources Generalist works in close collaboration with the Human Resources team and company business leaders to implement Human Resources related projects and initiatives. This role has a significant focus on recruiting and talent acquisition projects and will also provide insight and solutions that add value to the company's strategic objectives.ResponsibilitiesThe position is located at our Eagan office with one day a week required at our Goodhue Minnesota Location.This position will support a team of approximately 15 people on site at our Eagan facilityThis position will spend 70% of the time recruiting for all divisions.35% of our workforce is Hispanic, so bilingual is preferred.Work collaboratively with a People & Culture Team of Eight.Recruitment:Partner closely with hiring managers to identify each position's requirements.Coordinate and attend career fairs, either in-person or virtually.Perform searches through social networks and portfolio sites to identify and interact with potential candidates.Seek out referrals from internal and external networks for hard to fill roles.Contact past applicants for new job opportunities.Develop a network of potential candidates and industry professionals.Identify future hiring needs and proactively source potential hires.Measure and report on recruiting metrics such as source of hire and time-to-fillCommunicate updates to hiring managers, weekly, regarding their active positions.Create pipelines of passive candidates through different networking avenues and community outreach.Conduct qualification interviews to identify interest and qualifications of candidates, document accordingly and present qualified candidates to hiring managers.Track candidate information in our ATS system (Bamboo HR).Eagan SupportSupport the day-to-day ins and outs of onboarding new employees, processing employee information changes, payroll changes, benefit questions, employee record collection for all new employees as needed throughout the year.Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to leave, employee relations, payroll, and benefits, while mitigating legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance globallyCollaborate on building a flexible, remote, and inclusive culture by assisting in company-wide recruitment eventsMaintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and innovative technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management.Assist Director of People & Culture on additional projects both big and smallQualificationsThe requirements listed in job descriptions are guidelines, not fixed rules. You do not have to satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification listed. If you feel you are an excellent candidate, we encourage you to apply!Bachelor's degree in Human ResourcesSHRM-CP , PHR Certification or willing to obtain within 6 monthsGeneral knowledge of HR principles and practices, rules, regulations, trends, and developments.Effective communication skills, with an ability to function and succeed in a collaborative environment.Experience collaborating with managers on HR related matters.Experience providing support to employees on various HR related topics.Strong creative critical thinking skills with the ability to develop and recommend practical solutions.Demonstrated ability to multi-task with a strong attention to detail.Ability to manage situations with discretion, good judgement, and an appropriate sense of urgency.General understanding employment laws.Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.Prefer a minimum of 2+ years of full-life cycle recruiting experience with emphasis on sourcing and securing passive candidates.Demonstrated proficiency at sourcing passive candidates through web searches and various job boards, LinkedIn, indeed, etc.Hands-on experience with ATS systemsFamiliarity with social networks, professional sites, and resume databases.Excellent verbal, written, networking and persuasive communication skills.Ability to positively present our company and open roles to potential candidates.Excellent time-management skills with the ability to manage various open positions simultaneouslyAbility to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.Possess fluent bilingual language skills, Spanish preferredA knowledge of electrical, photovoltaic (solar) construction and/or automation a plus.Possess and maintain a valid driver's license that represents a history of safe and competent driving.Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.Physical RequirementsMust be able to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, walk, and sit for long periods of time.Must be physically capable of lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs.Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact Knobelsdorff Human Resources at or via email at .Why Work for KnobelsdorffIn the early 1980s, in a small garage on a plot of family-owned land, Knobelsdorff Enterprises began. At the beginning KE was a small operation, serving local agricultural and industrial facilities. Three decades of hard work, and a commitment to excellence has grown KE into four divisions. Teamwork, and dedication to our core values has expanded our operations nationwide and have grown to surpass 200 employees. We continue to grow, and drive success with the same steadfast dedication, and core values since the start. Join us today!We offer our employees a career with plenty of room to grow. We offer customizable training programs, and educational stipends so employees can continue to develop.Great benefits with a wide selection of options to choose from. Our benefit package includes a competitive compensation and benefits package, including paid health, dental, life, long-term disability, vacation, and a 401(k)-retirement plan with company matchWe offer an unparalleled culture that allows employees a work/home balance that fits their lifestyle choices. We have paid vacation based on years of service, as well as unpaid vacation to meet your own work/life balance choices.We have full time work booked years in advance to offer you sustainable employment.For more about our culture visit our careers page at EEOKnobelsdorff is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.EEO is the Law poster English- SpanishEEO is the Law Supplement poster English- SpanishPay Transparency Policy Statement English

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