Human Resources Generalist

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  July 18,2026

Saint Paul, MN (Hybrid)

$75,000 – $85,000 (flexible to ~$90K for the right candidate)

Our client, a growing distribution company with ~250 employees/contractors across seven states, is adding an HR Generalist to their team. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role reporting directly to the HR leader. You’ll get exposure to nearly every facet of HR while owning two key programs: college recruiting and safety.

This is roughly 70% tactical HR generalist work, 30% program ownership. You won’t be the HR business partner for senior leadership, but you’ll have real autonomy over a well-established college recruiting pipeline and the safety program, with meaningful room to grow into additional areas (benefits strategy, culture initiatives, and more) as you show interest and aptitude.

• A well-established rotational entry-level sales pipeline program (multiple hires per year): partnering with engineering schools across the Upper Midwest, attending career fairs, and building lasting relationships that create a real talent pipeline (not just a fair-attendance calendar)
• Safety program leadership: managing workers’ comp, coordinating OSHA/insurance inspections, biannual training, and first responder certification. Low-risk distribution environment, well-supported by a dedicated safety team.

• Coordinate onboarding and lead new hire orientation
• Manage temporary recruiting; potential support on hourly recruiting
• Maintain digital and paper employee files
• Administer leaves of absence (FMLA, disability, state leave programs)
• Process HR transactions and reporting in ADP Workforce Now
• Support benefits administration
• Manage performance review cycles in ADP
• Serve as payroll backup
• Support logistics for a company-wide mental health/resiliency initiative

Must-Haves:
Recent, hands-on ADP Workforce Now experience (non-negotiable) - 3-5 years of HR generalist experience - Ability to travel (up to ~20%, seasonal) - Tech-savvy, with comfort/enthusiasm around AI and new tools

Nice-to-Haves:
Degree or HR certification (preferred, not required) - Prior college recruiting or safety/EHS exposure