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HR Generalist

Elk River, MN 55330

Posted: 12/09/2025 Industry: Admin/Professional Job Number: 52259260 Pay Rate: $29-34 / hour

Job Description

Job Title: HR Coordinator
Status: Part Time (Temp-to-Hire)
Work Type: In Person
Schedule: 3 days per week | 24 hours/week | Hours between 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Location: Elk River, MN
Pay: $29.00–$33.50 per hour (DOE)

About Our Client:
Our client is a growing manufacturing organization dedicated to producing high-quality millwork products with craftsmanship, consistency, and customer service at the forefront. As they continue to expand, the need for a stronger, more structured HR function has become a key priority. This environment offers the opportunity to step into a hands-on HR role where your work directly contributes to organizational stability, employee support, and improved HR operations.

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and highly organized HR Coordinator to support and strengthen daily HR operations. This is a hands-on role partnering closely with leadership to enhance HR processes, improve compliance, support benefits administration, and streamline workflows.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable stepping into a high-activity season that includes open enrollment, year-end tasks, and compliance needs. This position offers significant growth potential and may evolve into a long-term HR role as the organization continues to expand.

Key Responsibilities:
Immediate Priorities:
• Support benefits administration and open enrollment activities
 • Manage onboarding, new hire paperwork, and I-9 compliance
 • Audit personnel files and ensure all HR documentation meets regulatory standards
 • Assist with biweekly payroll processing and verify accuracy of submissions
 • Organize and complete required HR documentation (benefits, compliance, investigations, etc.)
 • Identify gaps in HR processes and propose improvements
 • Provide responsive HR support to employees and work closely with leadership
Longer-Term Responsibilities:
• Contribute to building a more structured and efficient HR function
 • Support the transition away from costly HR systems or consulting services
 • Assist in evaluating or implementing HR technology (Mineral, Zwave, etc.)
 • Participate in ongoing workflow improvements, policy development, and best-practice alignment

Schedule & Work Expectations:
• 3 days per week, 8 hours per day (24 hours/week)
 • Must work 8:00 a.m. start time during the first several weeks for onboarding
 • After onboarding, earlier starts (around 7:00 a.m.) are preferred to support production staff
 • Additional hours may be offered depending on workload and performance

Required Qualifications:
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
 • Working knowledge of fundamental HR processes
 • Experience with benefits administration
 • Compliance-driven mindset with excellent attention to detail
 • Strong written and verbal communication skills
 • Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality
 • Organized, proactive, and able to prioritize effectively

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with Paychex or similar HRIS
 • Payroll processing experience
 • Experience supporting investigations or employee relations matters
 • Basic to intermediate financial understanding
 • Exposure to DOT or safety-related documentation

Training & Support Provided:
Training will be available for:
 • HRIS and system-specific workflows
 • Advanced financial tasks
 • Safety and compliance documentation
 • Company-specific processes and policies

Who Thrives in This Role:
Someone who is:
 • Trustworthy, dependable, and highly accountable
 • Calm, positive, and composed in fast-paced environments
 • Collaborative and team-oriented
 • Empathetic, professional, and employee-focused
 • Self-directed and proactive without needing micromanagement

About Us:
At The Vision Companies, we go beyond matching skills to job descriptions. We advocate for you, ensuring a win-win for both candidates and clients by finding the right fit—not just any fit. Our personalized approach, grounded in core values, means we carefully select opportunities that align with your goals. We support you every step of the way and follow up to ensure satisfaction, treating each person as a valued individual.

Benefits (Temp-to-Hire):
• Paid time off and paid holidays
 • Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
 • Term life insurance and short-term disability
 • 401K plan
 • Competitive wages and performance-based pay increases
 • Safety and employee referral bonuses
 • Gift giveaways throughout the year
 • Support from a dedicated team of recruiters committed to your success


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