Human Resources Generalist

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Nobody knows more about adhesives than APPLIED Adhesives. We are passionate about solving complex challenges with innovative adhesive products and offerings. APPLIED is the industry leader in helping manage costs, reduce waste, and make entire operations run more efficiently. From adhesives, equipment, parts, and service, we have you covered.

With world‑class adhesive products, equipment, and parts along with visionary leadership, unparalleled expertise, and an agile, responsive service team, we’re not happy simply staying put. Every day, we leverage our technical expertise and passion for problem solving for the benefit of our customers and the future of our company. We have countless victories that we could celebrate, but we’re more interested in looking forward than back.

We’ve collected the talent and skills to continue innovating new product solutions and applications in emerging industries. We have the fortitude to not only accept challenges, but to seek them out. And we have the confidence and determination to become the most sought‑after adhesive solutions partner.

Come join us!

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist’s to build and engage the best team in the industry. This person will work cross‑functionally and cross‑location to hire, develop and retain the team members we need now, and in the future, to achieve our growth goals and performance expectations. This is an on‑site role, and this individual will spend a minimum of 50% of their time in the office as well as each of our Twin Cities’ facilities periodically.

You must live in the Twin Cities, MN area to be considered for this role.

• Supports the full‑cycle recruitment and onboarding process to build best‑in‑class production and operations talent.
• Gather feedback from new hires to continuously improve the onboarding program and experience.
• Provide guidance, support, and counsel to management and supervisory team on employee relations and performance management issues.
• Works closely with management and team members to proactively improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Support employee wellness programs and organizational engagement efforts.
• Administer leave programs such as FMLA, STD, and LTD.
• Assist with workers’ compensation tracking and return to work coordination.
• Partner with locations on safety programs, incident reporting and OSHA logs.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Support and adhere to all safety procedures and complete all required safety training.
• Identify and support improvement opportunities for processes to support company objectives and customer expectations.

• Have strong planning and organization skills.
• Are a team‑player.
• Have the willingness to learn and are personally driven to succeed.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position.
• Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.

• Associate’s Degree plus 4 years of Human Resources experience in an industrial setting required. Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field plus 2 years of generalist experience in an industrial setting preferred.
• In‑depth knowledge of federal and state labor laws including OSHA regulations.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience doing full‑cycle recruitment required. Experience recruiting for production, skilled trades, and administrative roles highly preferred.
• Strong capabilities in employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Proficiency with HRIS and applicant tracking systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to understanding our business and roles.
• Entrepreneurial, creative, innovative, and customer‑centric.
• Experience working with a remote, distributed team.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Match
• Flexible and Team‑Oriented work environment
• Gene…