HR Manager - Little Falls

THE LIFE'S BETTER DEPARTMENT | WHERE EVERYDAY IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO WOW + CONTRIBUTE + SHAPE THE BEST WORKPLACE.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

At Lakeshirts, we have a pretty unique workplace culture & it's something we're super proud of. We're looking for an enthusiastic and seasoned HR Manager to become an integral part of our Life's Better Department (ie: Human Resources) and play a pivotal role in enhancing, energizing & contributing to that culture that makes us one of the best places to work (it's true, we've won awards for it).

Operating from our Little Falls, MN facility, you'll also extend your support to our Falconer, NY location, ensuring seamless alignment with organizational objectives. As an essential member of our team, you'll be the go-to expert for employee inquiries, onboarding and exit processes, performance management, culture programs, employee-led committees, and all things people in the Life's Better Department (phew!).

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape & contribute to a positive workplace culture and make a significant impact within the Life's Better Department by combining your passion for people, positive vibes, and puppies. Mostly the people & the positive vibes, but pups are definitely welcome here.

If you live our value of TEAM through action and love working in a fast-paced environment where you don't ever look at the clock, this might be your perfect fit!

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9 am- 5 pm

A Typical Day (job functions) | People + Communicate + Scheduling + Support + Organize

Culture Champion:

• Manage culture program awareness and maintain programs for supported sites
• Assist in the publication of the HR Weekly newsletter
• Chair employee-led committees
  • Coordinate employee and community events with the assistance of employee-led committee members
  • Coordinate employee and community event communication with marketing
  • Track committee expenses and ensure budget compliance
  • Tour coordination

Recruitment, Onboarding, and Exit:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for both locations, finding the right seat on the bus for both internal and external candidates, including: developing job descriptions, job postings, screening, interviewing, and selection
• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and ensure timely onboarding of new employees
• Facilitate orientation sessions & onboarding processes to welcome and integrate new hires
• Manage employee badge process for supported sites
• Coordinate exit process for all employees, including exit surveys and administration of unemployment claims

Employee Relations:

• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns, fostering a positive work environment
• Address and resolve employee relations issues in a timely and effective manner
• Conduct investigations as needed and recommend appropriate actions

Training and Development:

• Collaborate with department leaders to identify training needs and coordinate training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge
• Collaborate with department leaders to create career development plans for employees

Performance Management:

• Support the performance management process, including: 90-day evaluations, performance evaluations, goal-setting, and feedback sessions
• Provide guidance to managers on addressing performance issues and implementing improvement plans

Benefits Administration/Resource:

• Administer employee benefits programs, including: health insurance, retirement plans, and other employee perks
• Assist employees with benefit-related inquiries and provide guidance during eligibility periods, including open enrollment

HR Data Management:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR databases
• Generate reports and analytics to support HR metrics and decision-making
• Coordinate and proof leader weekly timecard approval for payroll processing
• Maintain employee files, including filing and scanning as needed
• Help update Life's Better Dept. (HR) SharePoint page

HR Policies and Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations
• Communicate HR policies and procedures consistently across both locations (Little Falls & Falconer)
• Conduct periodic audits to ensure adherence to policies and regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Skills (qualifications) | Adaptable + Team Attitude + Microsoft Proficient + Organization

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in HR roles with a focus on generalist responsibilities
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations
• Experience in a multi-location HR role is a plus
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Enthusiast, positive, and innate drive to help others (WOWing our team members on the daily)
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel & Word required; experience in Workday and Google docs preferred
• Experience in database management and record-keeping
• Ability to work with a broad range of personalities and styles and consistently foster teamwork
• Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of HR work; proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Highly organized, timeline-driven, and detail-oriented
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adaptable to change and shifts in daily priorities (NIMBLE)
• Demonstrate resourcefulness and initiative in dealing with daily assignments
• Ability to work independently, with capability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Reliable, responsible, flexible, and responsive to directions
• Must be able to handle multiple interruptions and follow through

OUR CULTURE IS ONE-OF-A-KIND AND TRULY SETS US APART. We are proud of our humble beginnings and non-corporate style. We offer a unique atmosphere, unlike any other manufacturer. We work hard to be the best and we seek only committed individuals that will help move our company forward and embrace our values and culture. Lakeshirts | Blue 84 is one of the largest privately-owned screen-printing manufacturers in the United States, responsible for decorating and distribution of a wide variety of garments for the resort, college and K-12 markets. At our headquarters in Detroit Lakes, MN, we employ over 900 great people, proudly producing 45,000+ garments daily. It's not just a job but a lifestyle. Our job descriptions help support and guide you in the role you play in making our company successful. LIFE'S BETTER IN A T-SHIRT. IT REALLY IS.

Cognitive or Mental Requirements of the Job:

Employee must be able to see and hear, read and write. Requires good judgment, people-oriented, flexible, organized, diplomatic, reliable, enthusiastic, courteous, helpful, and patient.

Physical Demands:

NEVER:

OCCASIONALLY: Lift, Carry, Push, Pull, Climb, Balance, Bend, Twist, Crawl, Reach, Lift 25-50 lbs, Lift over 50 lbs, Carry 25-50 lbs, Carry over 50 lbs , Reach at shoulder height, Reach above shoulder height, Reach below shoulder height

FREQUENTLY: Lift under 10 lbs, Lift 10-24 lbs, Carry under 10 lbs, Carry 10-24 lbs

CONTINUOUSLY: Stand, Walk, Sit

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and should in no way be considered a contract or guarantee of employment. Employee may perform other related duties as needed, based on the ongoing needs of the business. Minnesota is an Employment-At-Will state and implies no specific length of employment.