Job Summary
Human Resource & Safety Specialist
GRN of Medina is recruiting a Human Resource & Safety Specialist at a family owned company that has been in business for the past 70 years. We have grown more in the past 5 years than in the previous 20! By joining this organization, you will be contributing to a company that is intimately involved and dedicated to producing quality products and taking care of our valued customers. This entrepreneurial company values it?s associates and you would be expected to contribute to the culture of this
family based
company. The location of this opportunity is in the heartland of Minnesota, near the Mankato Area. The company has multi facilities and is engaged in food manufacturing. This growing organization is providing an opportunity to grow your skills with them and to be part of the leadership team of this organization.
One of the keys, will be contributing to our culture of a happy, engaged, productive workforce. Positive attitudes are contagious
Position Summary
This role is an on-site HR resource and Safety Specialist that will provide and lead safety training and compliance for employees and front-line leaders. This role supports plant operations by delivering responsive HR services, coaching leaders on people matters, administering key HR processes, and helping drive a safe, compliant, and engaging workplace. The position partners with corporate/centralized HR and safety teams to ensure programs and policies are executed consistently while adapting support to meet plant needs.
Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with plant leadership and employees at all levels.
- Lead and direct our safety initiatives across our facility.
- Guide leaders on employee relations, performance management, attendance, and policy interpretation; provide practical, timely guidance
- Manage and administer core HR processes across the employee life cycle: recruiting, onboarding, Lead and support employee relations investigations, corrective action documentation, and conflict resolution in alignment with company policy.
- Coordinate recruiting activities, including postings, screening, interview scheduling, and onboarding.
- Support employee engagement initiatives to improve morale and retention, such as plant celebrations and events.
- Administer or coordinate benefits enrollment, leave administration, and payroll support activities in partnership with centralized HR teams.
- Maintain accurate employee files and documentation. Ensure timely processing of employment, status, and pay-related changes.
- Facilitate training (orientation, safety/compliance, supervisor development) and track completion requirements.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and support plant adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Coordinate site safety initiatives in partnership with plant leadership; track leading/lagging indicators and follow up on corrective actions.
- Partner with leadership and third-party administrators to support workers compensation claim reporting, documentation, and return-to-work coordination, as applicable.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of progressive, broad HR experience; manufacturing and/or plant HR experience strongly preferred.
- Successful exposure and results in leading safety.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to balance plant-level needs with company objectives and partner effectively with centralized teams.
- Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook); ability to learn new systems quickly.
- Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels.
- Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills; able to handle sensitive information with discretion
- Experience supporting hourly workforces and attendance/leave administration.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application online using the link below.
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