Job Title: HR Manager – Employee Relations & Talent Acquisition
Location: Rochester, MN 55901 (On-site)
Salary: $91,000 - $110,000 / year + Performance Bonus
Job Type: Full-time (Shift 1: Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Industry: Electrical / Electronic Manufacturing
Experience Level: Mid-Senior (6+ Years)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to lead our Employee Relations and Talent Acquisition functions at our Rochester, MN facility. In this role, you will manage HR Generalists/Administrators, drive recruitment, ensure legal compliance, and foster a high-performing workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: Oversee end-to-end recruitment, interview candidates, extend offers, and manage new hire onboarding.
- Employee Relations & Team Leadership: Lead employee relations efforts, resolve workplace conflicts, provide leadership coaching, and directly manage HR Administrators and Generalists.
- Policy & Compliance: Administer HR policies, update employee handbooks, ensure compliance with federal/state employment laws, and handle legal/unemployment matters.
- Operations & Audits: Conduct routine plant tours, perform HR/attendance audits, and drive continuous process improvements within the HR department.
- Training & Advisory: Act as a trusted resource for managers and employees, conducting training on interviewing, handbook policies, and harassment prevention.
Requirements
- Experience: 6+ years of progressive HR experience with strong background in recruiting and employee relations.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Skills: Excellent communication, conflict resolution, negotiation, and people management skills.
- Technical: Proficient in MS Office products, WebEx, and HR productivity tools.
- Eligibility: Must meet U.S. Export Control requirements (U.S. Person status or eligibility for export license).
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $91,000.00 – $110,000.00 USD per year
- Performance-based Bonus Plan
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & State/Local Leave benefits
Pay: $91,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- 1.) Please elaborate on your experience in HR, specifically your recruiting and employee relations responsibilities, including the scope and depth of your work across these areas.
- 2.) Please elaborate on your experience leading and managing HR teams, including the size and scope of teams managed and your experience coaching and mentoring employees at different organizational levels.
- 3.) Please elaborate on your experience using word processing and spreadsheet tools, including the types of HR or business activities for which you have used these tools.
- 4.) Where are you currently located? Can you work the required Shift 1 schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Rochester, Minnesota, and what factors, if any, should be considered regarding this schedule?
- 5.) Please provide the link to your LinkedIn profile.
- 6.) Have you applied or been interviewed for any role with this company in the past? If so, please provide details.
- 7.) What is your desired total compensation? (Please specify base salary vs. commission/bonus expectation).
- 8.) Are you legally authorized to work in the US for any employer?
- 9.) Will you now or in the future require immigration sponsorship for work authorization (for example, H-1B status)?
Work Location: In person
