HR Generalist

  • Universal Forest Products, Inc.
  • Waseca, Minnesota
  • Full Time

Job Summary

The HR Generalist will be responsible for providing guidance in employee-related matters through coordination with the local management team and corporate HR. This role will also support administrative operations, including serving as a backup to the Office Manager and assisting with basic accounting functions as needed.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead recruiting efforts for all division hourly and salaried employees

  • Coordinate new hire onboarding, orientation, and training

  • Administer employee benefit programs, including insurance and billing

  • Implement and administer company policies and procedures

  • Provide advice and counsel to management regarding employee relations, disciplinary actions, and company policy

  • Serve as an active leader in safety compliance and OSHA documentation

  • Ensure company compliance with state, provincial, and federal employment laws and regulations

  • Administer policies related to vacation, leaves of absence, and workplace legislation

  • Ensure timely and accurate reporting of all work-related injuries

  • Coordinate and track annual performance appraisals; ensure salaried employees have goals aligned with the business plan

  • Maintain accuracy of bonus plans, payouts, and employee records including hiring, training, and education documentation

  • Maintain PMP documentation, employee rosters, and turnover data

  • Ensure accurate and up-to-date filing of employee personnel records

  • Coordinate employee engagement activities and events

  • Submit information to Marketing for internal communications (Connextions)

Administrative / Accounting Support Responsibilities:

  • Assist with basic accounting functions such as invoice tracking, billing coordination, and expense documentation

  • Serve as backup support to the Office Manager, helping ensure continuity of office administration, payroll/timekeeping coordination, and general administrative processes when needed

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 5 years of human resources experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment

  • Basic understanding of accounting principles and administrative processes

  • Ability to build and sustain confidence and credibility at all levels of the organization

  • Experience working with ERP systems (Workday or similar preferred)

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)

  • Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and results

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • General knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices

  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment

Pay Range:

$68,000 - $89,000 annually dependent on experience*

  • pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living

Bonus/Incentive Pay:

Annual performance bonus opportunity based on Company and specific business unit ROI and PBOP achievement criteria and individual job responsibility and performance.

Benefits currently offered to our employees:

  • Medical insurance

  • Health savings account with company contribution

  • Dental insurance

  • Vision insurance

  • Basic and voluntary life insurance

  • Disability insurance

  • 401(k) plan with company match

  • Paid vacation and holidays

  • Stock purchase program with employee discount

  • Educational reimbursement

  • Wellness programs and challenges

  • Other supplemental benefits

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job ID: 521760338
Originally Posted on: 5/20/2026

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