Human Resources Generalist

Overview

At CPC (Colder Products Company), we’re not just connecting fluid lines – we’re connecting people, ideas, and possibilities. For nearly 50 years, we’ve been engineering cutting-edge fluid connection technologies that power industries from biopharmaceutical, thermal management (liquid cooling of electronics), medical, industrial, and chemical handling markets.

But what sets us apart? Our people. We’re a team of problem-solvers, innovators, and forward-thinkers who thrive in a culture that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. Headquartered in Minneapolis/St. Paul, with over 700 employees in 14 countries, we’re growing fast, and we want you to grow with us!

Human Resources Generalist – you’ll be at the forefront of shaping our organization’s success. This isn’t just a job – it’s a career move where you’ll thrive, learn, and enjoy coming to work.

• Serves as first point of contact related to HR support for manufacturing and warehouse employees. Support includes onboarding and offboarding, payroll, timekeeping, benefit questions, FMLA and leaves of absence, and employee relations.
• Partners with HR Manager on guidance and support for assigned leaders and employees on performance management, coaching, policy interpretation, and necessary actions.
• Acts as a primary administrator maintaining and updating the HRIS (SAP Success Factors). This includes processing and auditing new hires, transfers, promotions, compensation changes/adjustments, bonus awards, tuition reimbursements, terminations, etc.
• Reviews bi-weekly payroll and timecard auditing; follows up with employees and leaders and administers corrections as necessary.
• Owns new hire orientation and onboarding process for CPC, including welcome emails, facilitation of orientation, follow-up with hiring manager on onboarding plan and schedule, creation of employment file and completion of new hire tasks.
• Owns offboarding process for employees within assigned business unit, including scheduling exit interviews, creating termination letters, posting termination filings, and completing the termination checklist.
• Assists employees with FMLA and leave of absence requests, processing, reviewing disability payments, and partnership with third party (Matrix). Coordinates with employees and leadership on return-to-work.
• Supports full life-cycle recruitment for assigned requisitions, including job description creation, coordinating with recruiters, interview/debrief coordination, pre-employment screening, and facilitation of onboarding and orientation.
• Supports employee engagement activities and initiatives including anniversary award tracking and distribution, annual engagement survey support, HR-sponsored events, and recognition programs.
• Supports and may own a variety of special projects related to HR policies/programs and business needs.
• Provides administrative support to the HR department including employment file maintenance, employee changes and ad hoc reporting, and other projects.
• Develops positive working relationships and partnerships within assigned employee group and cross-functionally throughout CPC.
• Provides regular status updates to HR leadership as requested; performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business, Organization Development, or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in HR Coordinator, Generalist, or related role. Prior experience in production and/or warehouse environment preferred.
• Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational and communication skills (speaking, writing, listening).
• Knowledge of HR disciplines and understanding of state and federal employment requirements and regulations.
• Ability to influence others and build relationships confidently and proactively.
• Flexible, adaptable, takes initiative, and able to manage change in a growth-oriented environment.
• Self-starter committed to delivering high-quality customer service, results, and integrity (independently or as part of a team).
• This role may require up to 10% travel. Occasional…