Senior Hr Generalist

Founded in 1946 in Minneapolis, MN, Kurt helps businesses succeed through best-quality contract machining, aluminum die casting, screw machining and custom product solutions. Kurt's unparalleled engineering expertise and legacy of excellence come together to produce best-in-class products.
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Job Summary
The HR Generalist manages the administration of HR policies, procedures and programs, and supports departmental development, employee relations, compensation, training, organizational development, and employment.
Essential Functions

• Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions ensuring policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance
• Identify recruiting sources and strategies
• Recruit, interview, test, and select employees to fill vacant positions
• Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals
• Train management in such as interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, and sexual harassment to ensure effectiveness and compliance
• Configure HRIS to support ongoing objectives in staffing, compensation, document management, recruiting and performance management
• Advise management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues
• Respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs
• Administer performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organization
• Support performance management initiatives through the administration of performance improvement plans and other coaching techniques
• Conduct wage surveys within labor market to determine competitive wage rate
• Maintain employee files and other recordkeeping
• Prepare employee separation notices and related documentation, and conduct exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations
• Attend safety meetings with other management staff to track safety concerns and to ensure the Company is complaint for OSHA inspections and other audits
• Conduct on-site recruiting efforts at job fairs, open houses and colleges to attract top talent
• Oversee internship program to ensure candidate fit, candidate skill development and ongoing Company growth opportunities
• Administer employee development initiatives to support succession planning and employee growth objectives

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reliable attendance is required.
Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED
• 4 years of related experience

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field
• 6 years of related experience
• HR Certification (i.e. PHR/SPH, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP)

100% employee-owned and operating 6 divisions in 4 states with over 500,000 square feet of manufacturing space, Kurt is a bright beacon in U.S. manufacturing. Our proficiency in manufacturing technology enables us to partner with the world's most demanding customers and take on some of the most complex challenges. Through our manufacturing experience Kurt has also built its own product lines including Kurt Hydraulics, Kurt Workholding, and Kinetic Bike Trainers. Industries served include aerospace, defense, construction, semiconductor, oil and energy, and consumer goods. With over 500 non-unionized workers, we're positioned to be a leading employer for years to come.
What makes Kurt different? It starts with employee ownership, what we put into our products, passion that leads to profound pride, and the endless desire to deliver perfection on time, every time. That's why we'll never settle for good enough. It's this dedication that created our legacy of excellence. If you are ready to transform your career with an industry leader, let us show you how owning something makes a difference.
Kurt Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces all individuals and what makes them unique. At Kurt we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability, a disabled veteran, or an individual that has other barriers that limit your ability to access our on-line application system, please contact Human Resources at employment@kurt.com to discuss alternative ways to apply for open positions.
Other details

• Job Family Administrative Exemption
• Pay Type Salary
• Employment Indicator Regular

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