HR Generalist

Description

HR Generalist:
Supporting Our People, Benefits and Compensation, and Associate Experience

Do you like being the person others go to for answers, solving problems and helping make a workplace better? As an HR Generalist at Park Industries, you'll support associates and managers across all areas of human resources. That includes associate relations, benefits and compensation, leave management, HR systems and training. You'll work with the HR Team, department leaders and associates to run HR day to day, keep us compliant and help build a workplace where people want to grow their careers.

Who

We Are

Founded in 1953, Park Industries is the largest North American manufacturer of stone working machinery, headquartered in St. Cloud, Minnesota. As a third-generation, family-owned company, Park Industries is rooted in innovation, customer satisfaction, and industry-leading service. Our commitment to quality and continuous improvement drives everything we do.

What You'll Do

As an HR Generalist, you'll play an important role in supporting associates and managers across a wide range of HR needs, providing practical guidance and helping ensure a consistent, positive experience.

HR Partnership & Associate Relations

• Provide guidance and support to managers and associates on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Manage associate relations issues and investigations, ensuring fair and consistent treatment of all associates.
• Interpret, carry out, and help develop policies and practices across the workforce to ensure consistent and fair treatment.
• Support a wide range of HR functions, including talent acquisition, performance management, HR reporting, and organization development.

Benefits & Compensation

• Support the administration of associate benefit programs, including open enrollment, benefit changes, and answering associate questions about coverage and eligibility.
• Help with compensation planning activities, including market data analysis, pay reviews, and keeping compensation records accurate.
• Partner with the HR Team to carry out talent acquisition, compensation, and benefits initiatives that support Park's business goals.
• Stay current on local, state, and federal benefit and compensation regulations. Support compliance by helping with audits, maintaining accurate records, preparing reports, and recommending updates to policies and procedures.

Leave Management & Compliance

• Manage the leave of absence process, including FMLA, ADA, and other types of leave.
• Maintain accurate leave records and keep associates and managers informed about leave status and return-to-work plans.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment regulations.

HR Systems, Training & Associate Engagement

• Administer the HRIS system, troubleshoot issues, generate reports, and train users to improve efficiency and the user experience.
• Create, facilitate, and coordinate training programs, presentations, and documented procedures that build the skills of associates and leaders.
• Partner with the HR Team, department leaders, and the ParkWELL Committee to develop strategies that improve associate wellness, engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
• Serve as project manager for a variety of HR projects and initiatives.

Requirements

Experience and Qualifications Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organization Development, Training, or a related field (required)

Experience

• 1–3 years of related HR experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (required)
• Experience with benefits administration and compensation processes (preferred)
• Experience with HRIS/Payroll systems such as Paylocity (preferred)
• Experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred)
• Experience with professional communications, including writing for social media, executive messaging, and presentations (preferred)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools such as Teams and Share Point

Travel

• Ability to travel up to 10%

As an HR Generalist at Park Industries, you'll work standard business hours Monday through Friday in a hybrid work environment that balances onsite collaboration at our St. Cloud, MN office with remote work flexibility.

Why Join Us

At Park Industries, you'll make a real difference in the associate experience, from the first day on the job through every stage of a career. You'll work with a supportive HR team and leaders who care about building a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth. We…