Human Resources Generalist Apply Now! Back to search Location: St. Cloud, MN Department: Administrative and Accounting Posted: 02/16/2025 Location Name: ATS Corporate - St. Cloud, MN Wage Max: 80,000.00 Wage Min: 60,000.00 Summary The HR Generalist serves as a proactive, internal HR consultant/advisor to ATS managers on employee relations issues, engagement strategies, and leverages the manager training tools and resources to support business strategy and achieve goals. In addition, the HR Generalist serves as a point of contact for employees regarding employee questions or needs and, for employee relations consulting. Responsibilities also include escalation management, keeping a “pulse” on the divisions assigned, metrics and analysis, ATS Manager Training, and other projects as needed. All activities must be in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity laws, HIPAA, ERISA and other regulations, as appropriate. The HR Generalist will demonstrate our core values, maintain confidentiality, collaborate, and work effectively and positively with the HR team and our internal clients. Education and Experience + Knowledge of HR theories and disciplines as represented by five (5) to seven (7) years progressive HR employee relations experience. + Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. + Professional certification at PHR or SHRM-CP level or equivalent preferred. + Transportation or similar industry experience preferred. + Strong consulting, influencing and business literacy skills. + Experience supporting multiple business units or divisions in multiple locations. + Experience in multiple functional areas of HR (e.g. employee relations, employment law (multi-state), benefits, HRIS systems, onboarding, wellness, etc.) preferred. + Exceptional organizational and time management skills with proven ability to work independently and multi-task in a high-energy environment. + Experience handling sensitive material and maintaining confidentiality. + Ability to develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results. + Demonstrated ability to establish and/or improve standard operating procedures within department and cross-functionally. + Flexible and Adaptable to change. + A team player with a positive attitude and collaborative approach. + Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required. + Strong communication skills (written, listening and verbal) interpersonal and presentation skills. + Willing and able to travel occasionally, including overnight travel. Essential Duties and Responsibilities + Serve as an internal consultant/advisor to ATS managers on employee relations issues, engagement strategies, and leverages the manager training and resources. + Advises managers on employee relations issues. Builds a proactive partnership with the leader and understands the business, process flow, goals, metrics, etc. Consults, trains, and leverages tools to advise managers on retention, development, and reward strategies as well as performance management, time clock, performance appraisal process, conduct and discipline, and other Talent needs/issues. + Works in partnership with HR team to build and leverage tools and processes to support our leaders. May include training, communications, etc. + Keeps the “pulse” of the divisions assigned, advising leaders as necessary on any interventions or strategies needed to support immediate needs and prepare for future growth and change. + Consults on, reviews, and/or facilitates the completion of HR and OD programs such as job descriptions, performance appraisals, competencies, etc. + Serve as a first point of HR contact to employees and consults with employees on any employee relations issues. + Advises and supports employees in working through issues with their co-workers and/or managers as appropriate. + Answers front-line employment related questions (excluding benefits). + Conducts exit interviews, builds company-wide metrics, and advises leadership on trends and strategies. + Under the direction of the Director of Human Resources, manages escalated employment issues. Conducts fact-finding process, evaluates for risk and in accordance with values advises/leads appropriate actions. + ATS Manager Training and other training: Supports and/or participates in organizational development projects and initiatives. Works collaboratively to build or manage tools and/or training that may support our leaders and/or create greater efficiency and effectiveness for HR. Identifies, creates and/or adapts processes within HR for optimal effectiveness and efficiency. + Administers status change processes per company processes and policies; identifies and implements process improvements. + Supports and/or participates in HR projects and initiatives (e.g. Employee Services, Wellness, Benefits, etc.) Works collaboratively to improve processes, support customers, build tools and/or training that may support our leaders and/or create greater efficiency and effectiveness for HR. + In support of ATS’s culture, all employees are expected to consistently, effectively and reliably perform in accordance with the Company’s values as set forth in our core competencies and behaviors (All Employee Competencies). + Position may require work responsibilities outside of normal business hours, and infrequent travel may be required. + Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position performs work primarily in an office setting. + Constantly in a stationary position and occasionally will move around. + Constantly operates a keyboard and mouse and constantly utilizes a computer monitor(s). + Constantly conversing with internal and external customers in person or via phone system. Compensation & Benefits + The anticipated base salary range for this position is $60,000 to $80,000. Base salary offered is determined by relevant experience, education, certifications, and geographic as compared to others doing substantially similar work. In addition to the base salary, employees may be eligible for performance-based incentives, which can vary depending on individual and/or company performance. + Anderson Trucking Service is committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Employees will have the opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401k retirement savings plan effective on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Additionally, we provide paid holidays, paid time off, access to professional development opportunities, wellness programs, and employee assistance resources to our employees. Our goal is to ensure that all employees have the support and resources they need to thrive both professionally and personally. EEO and Affirmative Action Statement It is the policy of theATSto provide for and promote equal employment opportunity in employment compensation and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, Vietnam Era Veteran status, genetic predisposition, or carrier status. TheATSdesignated person for issues concerning Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity isDirector of Human Resources at 320-255-7400. ATSis committed to assuring equal employment opportunity and equal access to services, programs and activities for individuals with disabilities. It is the policy of theATSto provide reasonable accommodation to a qualified individual with a disability to enable such individual to perform the essential functions of the position for which he/she is applying or in which he/she is employed. The policy applies to all employment practices and actions. 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