Job Title: Human Resources Manager
Location: Rochester, MN 55901
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience: 6+ Years | Education: Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Industry: Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (Shift 1)
Position Summary
The Human Resources Manager oversees employee relations, talent acquisition, and HR operations while ensuring compliance with company policies and federal/state employment laws. This role also provides leadership, coaching, and strategic HR support to managers and employees.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead recruiting, onboarding, and employee relations activities.
- Manage HR Administrators and Generalists.
- Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and process improvements.
- Advise managers on employee performance, conflict resolution, and workplace issues.
- Support training programs, new hire orientation, and compliance initiatives.
- Conduct HR audits, plant tours, and maintain employee records.
- Handle unemployment claims and assist with legal and compliance matters.
- Present HR updates during company meetings.
- Recommend hiring, disciplinary actions, and terminations when appropriate.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
- Support additional HR initiatives as assigned.
Qualifications
- 6+ years of Human Resources experience, including recruiting and employee relations.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
- Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and compliance.
- Excellent communication, leadership, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience managing confidential information with professionalism.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and HR systems.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Financial awareness, project management, and continuous improvement experience are a plus.