Primary Objective: The Human Resources Generalist will lead and direct the routine functions of the Human Resources (HR) department for their assigned locations including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.

Key Job Duties:

• Partners with the site leadership team to understand and execute the organization’s human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Provides support and guidance to management, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.
• Manages the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.
• Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.
• Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Participates in HR organizations such as SHRM and Granite Equity’s HR Affinity Group; Safety; as well as local Chambers of Commerce, United Way, and others.
• Participates and contributes to Massman’s lean manufacturing journey.
• Assists in other areas and performs additional tasks as needed.

Competencies:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.

Education/Training: Bachelor’s or Associates Degree in HR Management, Business Administration preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge/Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft programs

Good organizational and planning skills

Must be self-motivated with strong desire to grow with the business.

Experience and/or Other Requirements: A minimum of three years of human resource leadership experience.

Who we Are: The Massman Companies are a group of complimentary Companies that have come together to supply Industry with state-of-the-art automated packaging equipment. The six companies that comprise Massman are:

• Massman Automation Designs, LLC – Villard, MN
  • End-of-Line Automation
• EDL Packaging/Massman – Green Bay, WI
  • Shrink Packaging Solutions
• Ideal-Pak – Madison, WI
  • Liquid Filling Solutions
• PASE Group – Eagan, MN
  • Liquid Filling Solutions
• DTM Packaging & Custom Automation – Hingham, MA
  • Custom Filling Lines
• New England Machine (NEM) – Bradenton, FL
  • Unscramblers, Orienters, Cappers

Headquarters is located in Villard, Minnesota, in the heart of one of the beautiful Minnesota lake districts. Our companies serve many diverse industries such as Dairy, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Personal Care, Pet Products, Automotive, Oils & Chemicals, Consumer Goods, Building Trades, Pharmaceuticals, Nutraceuticals and Filtrations, providing world-class solutions.

As a Company, Massman prides ourselves on being family friendly, with our Values focused on Wellness, Community, Leadership, and Financial Growth. Wellness embodies not just our personal and family wellness, but Community wellness too. We have committed to do our part in stomping out COVID in our families, facilities, and communities by following the CDC guidelines closely. We are active in our local Communities, with one of our senior level managers being on the United Way Board of Directors, and various locations volunteering with Habitat for Humanity. For Financial Growth, we are looking at both the Company and employee. For employee financial wellbeing, we offer a matching 401k, a profit-sharing plan, as well as Financial Counseling at no cost for all employees, whether that is to create a debt reduction plan, student loan pay-off plan, or to start building your retirement nest egg. Our daily work culture is also based on the old-fashioned values of integrity, honesty, and pride.

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. We offer a full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, HSA’s, FSA, DCA, short-term and long-term disability, the above mentioned matching 401k, as well as other voluntary benefits.