CAMBRIA

Senior Human Resources Generalist

Eden Prairie, MN Full time

Job Description:

Cambria is seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist to provide day-to-day human resources support to the assigned business units including employee relations, employee communications, performance management, new hire orientations, employment law, benefits administration and HR training. This individual will need to be able to build trusting relationships, use critical thinking, ethical practice, effective communication, and cross functional awareness to provide recommendations and drive change through the assigned business units. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Partner with the assigned business units to provide guidance with employee relations issues, including performance issues, disciplinary actions and terminations, employee conflicts, policy violations, etc.

  • Collaborate with hiring managers through the hiring process which includes establishing the job description, FLSA classification, and guides managers through the requisition approval process

  • Conduct new hire orientation which includes the completion of new hire paperwork and proper follow up. 

  • Manage the off boarding process, including conducting exit interviews and identifying trends and/or solutions to improve employee retention

  • Facilitate HR-related training for assigned business units as needed

  • Assist in human resources projects, such as building training content to meet the needs of the business, and other ad hoc projects assigned.

  • Advise managers on the annual performance review process and ensure proper documentation is uploaded into the HRIS system.

  • Prepare reports to help provide information to the assigned business units.

  • Provide functional guidance, advice, training, and support to less-experienced HR staff

  • Investigate employee issues and complaints and make recommendations to resolve issues to ensure timely and appropriate actions are taken

  • Develop, recommend and implement human resources process and policy changes

  • Assist with communicating policy and procedures changes to managers and employees

  • Stay up to date with employment, federal and state law changes to mitigate risk

  • Maintain highly confidential employee information and documents

  • Perform some administrative duties such as answering telephone calls and completing employee change paperwork.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to create effective relationships throughout the organization

  • Ability to advise management in performance management decisions in accordance with laws and best practices, ensuring that the decisions are in the best interests of the company and mitigate risk

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to professionally interact with Executives and Senior leaders

  • Ability to influence and provide input and feedback to management tactfully

  • High level of integrity and ability to keep confidential information private and secure 

  • Strong sense of urgency, organizational and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to navigate and pull reports in Workday

  • Capability of exercising independent judgment and discretion while utilizing company policies and practices to determine appropriate action

  • Thorough knowledge of federal and state employment-related laws and regulations 

  • Proactive, self-starter with the ability to take initiative and seek solutions independently

  • Flexibility to adjust in a growing, changing environment

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or business related required (or equivalent work experience), SHRM or HRCI certified, preferred.

Experience:  Minimum 5 years of experience in a Human Resources role, manufacturing experience preferred, and previous experience supporting employees throughout U.S, specifically California, and experience supporting Canadian employee preferred

Systems: Proficient in Google Suites, Microsoft Office, Workday experience preferred

Additional Requirements:

Managerial Responsibilities: N/A

Physical Requirements: Office position requiring telephone and computer use. Able to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally / sparingly (office supplies, packages, samples). May need to bend, reach, walk, or stoop occasionally. Prolonged periods sitting and/or standing at a desk and working on a computer.

Travel Requirements: May travel between local Cambria locations.

Cambria’s starting salary for this position is $70,000 - $95,000. Pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target for new hires for the position. Individual pay is determined by several factors, including work location, job-related experience, and relevant education and/or training.

Cambria offers a competitive benefits package that encompasses Health and Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, 7 paid Holidays , 401(k) plus matching, Discretionary Profit Sharing, Flexible Spending Account; Life, Supplemental Life, and Disability Insurance; Referral Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discount and Professional Development Assistance.

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.

At Cambria, dedication to philanthropy and our people is at the heart of who we are. We strive to make a meaningful difference in the world every day by prioritizing employee well-being and fostering inclusivity and empowerment. Under the banner of CambriaCares, our philanthropic endeavors show our commitment to our people and our community to uplift kids, support education, and contribute to a sustainable future.

For additional company information, please visit www.CambriaUSA.com

Offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.