HR Generalist

$59,280 - $75,525/Yr

Lube-Tech - Golden Valley, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Golden Valley, MN

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

As an HR Generalist, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing various aspects of the organization's People and Culture functions, with a particular focus on Total Rewards and HRIS Administration. Your role will involve ensuring fair and competitive compensation practices, administering teammate Total Rewards programs, and managing the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and enhancement of the HRIS. Your expertise and attention to detail will contribute to creating a positive and productive work environment for teammates.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and administer Lube-Tech's comprehensive compensation strategy that aligns with the organization's goals and market trends.
• Conduct annual review of compensation benchmarking to ensure competitive pay practices, and ensure all organizational roles are reviewed on an annual basis.
• Administer and advise leaders on the compensation change process for salary adjustments, promotions, etc.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to determine appropriate salary ranges for new positions.
• Maintain accurate records of all jobs and correlating job data within HRIS and shared files.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and administration of teammate Total Rewards programs, such as health insurance, retirement plans, teammate perks, and other benefits initiatives.
• Collaborate internally and externally with vendors and partners to create updated content for orientation, open enrollment, and onboarding, including but not limited to monthly communications, benefits guides, benefits at a glance, recorded presentations, etc.
• Manage and complete annual open enrollment, ensuring accuracy of data, completions, and implementation of new deductions, benefits, files, and payroll coordination.
• Ensure compliance with benefits regulations, including reporting requirements, plan documents, and teammate communications.
• Serve as the main point of contact for teammate inquiries related to benefits and provide guidance on available options.
• Collaborate with benefit vendors to resolve issues and optimize program offerings.
• Oversee the configuration, maintenance, and regular updates of HRIS software for data flow and functionality across functions.
• Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the HRIS.
• Provide technical support for troubleshooting system issues, and resolving problems in a timely manner.
• Provide training and ongoing support to leaders and teammates, including self-service features.
• Ensure HRIS processes and data management comply with relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to implement system integrations with other software and manage system upgrades and patches.
• Build and generate reports and analytics to support data-driven decision-making and compliance reporting requirements, providing visuals and data as needed to support strategic decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in HR or people operations roles, with a focus on Total Rewards, and HRIS.
• Prior experience with UKG and/or Kronos.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity.
• In-depth knowledge of compensation practices, benefits administration, employment laws, and worker's compensation regulations.
• Proficiency in HRIS software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice-to-haves

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Compensation Professional, Certified Benefits Professional) are a plus.

Benefits

• Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• FSA/HSA options
• Paid parental leave
• Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Pet Insurance Benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• 21 Paid Days Off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Short-term Incentive Plan (STIP)
• Dress For Your Day (casual dress environment)
• Work Your Way (hybrid work) - Three days on site with anchor day on Wednesdays
• Paid comprehensive on-the-job training
• Company phone provided
• Company computer provided
• Career advancement opportunities