Human Resources Associate (Hybrid)

Barr Engineering Co. is seeking a human resources associate to join their Minneapolis, Minnesota team. In this hybrid role, you will support the Corporate Human Resources team in various processes across recruiting, onboarding, and HR operations, playing a key role in Barr’s talent acquisition process.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and onboarding support: schedule candidate interviews (including occasional travel coordination), post positions on the website and targeted media, complete pre-employment tasks (verifications and background checks), facilitate first-day orientation, and support new employee integration
• HRIS and record management: create new hire records in the HRIS and maintain accurate candidate and employee files
• Process and program support: create and update best practice documentation, support process improvements and special projects, and assist with university outreach, college recruiting, and internship programs
• HR operations and administrative support: manage internal processes (e.g., business cards) and support voluntary and involuntary terminations
• Reporting and analytics support: support HR data analysis, metrics, and reporting

Skills

• Education: associate degree in human resources, business administration, or a related area
• Experience: experience providing high quality client service
• Software: proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Word
• Communication: excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future
• Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field
• Experience in human resources field
• Experience with the meeting scheduling components of Outlook
• Experience with Microsoft Teams and Excel
• Knowledge of laws related to recruiting and hiring
• Experience with HRIS and applicant tracking systems, preferably Workday

Benefits

• Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance.
• Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Retirement benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock
• Profit distribution: Barr has a "no retained earnings" model and distributes all profit to our employees through our annual bonus distribution plan, ESOP, and dividends to shareholders
• Professional development benefits: Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities
• Work/life balance: Paid time off, holidays, overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked), paid family leave
• Wellness focus: Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities

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