Hr Generalist

Are you an HR professional with at least 3 years of experience, looking for a rewarding career opportunity, with a company rated one of the top 50 Best Places to Work in North Dakota? If you’re energetic, willing to grow and learn in the HR field, we would like to talk to you about this unique opportunity to join our family.

Our compensation package is second to none with a minimum of 10% contribution to your retirement plan annually, with another up to 5% depending on company performance each year! In these volatile times, securing a role with a family-owned company that has ran a successful Caterpillar business for nearly 70 years is an excellent career move. You will be a part of day-to-day interactions with operational management, and work closely with co-workers in the HR department on company-wide initiatives led by the HR team. You will quickly build upon your resume and with continued company growth at Butler, be able to prepare yourself for internal career opportunities.

Butler Machinery is located in 20 cities within North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska and Montana. As an HR Generalist, you get the opportunity to fly to these various locations via one of the two Butler planes. You create your schedule for travel within your assigned area. Once fully trained, there is an opportunity to have a flex schedule to work from home one day a week. We support ongoing career growth with internal Leadership training opportunities, as well as the ability to attend local and national seminars and conferences specific to the HR field.

This position can be located in Fargo, Bismarck and Sioux Falls.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Supports the full life-cycle talent acquisition process to recruit/source and build best class talent within the organization for non-union positions.
• Works closely with management and team members to proactively improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Ad Hoc reporting for Affirmative Action Plan, EE0-1, turnover, and as requested by HR staff and management
• Resolve employee relations issues with guidance from the HRBP/HR Management member.
• Develops, coordinates, and delivers training to HR administrative staff and Benefit Coordinators in stores
• Provides day-to-day guidance to operational management
• May assist with various administrative functions
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited university preferrable in Business or Human Resources
• 2-3 years of professional, exempt level HR experience
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, team member and union relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws is preferred
• General knowledge of HRIS systems
• Willingness to travel on a regular basis via company plane and/or fleet vehicles to Butler locations in North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Montana
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization’s hierarchy, jobs, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

As a family business for three generations, we currently employ over 800 associates in 20 locations throughout North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Montana. We are looking for self-motivated, forward-thinking individuals to join us in our continued success. If you desire to start your career with our team, here are some things we offer within our full benefits package:

• 10% Annual Retirement Employer Contribution, with Additional 5% Discretionary Employer Contribution
• Health Insurance – 4 plan options including 3 High Deductible plans
• Health Savings Account (with High Deductible plan options) – Employer contribution up to $1,100/year
• Flexible Benefit Plans
• Dental Insurance – 2 plan options
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employer paid Short-Term Disability Coverage – 60% of base pay/salary
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Maternity / Paternity Benefits
• Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(K) Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – including Health Coaching
• SmartDollar – employer paid financial planning program
• Legal Shield/ID Shield products
• AFLAC options - Cancer Insurance/Accident/Hospitalization/Short Term Disability

Butler Machinery Diversity & Inclusion Statement:
Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability