Human Resources Generalist

GLACIAL LAKES RUBBER PLASTICS offers a role that centers on people, compliance, and growth. This onsite Human Resources Generalist position in Watertown, SD delivers a competitive hourly rate and a benefits package designed to support you and your family. The role focuses on workforce management, employee relations, and robust HR systems to help the organization scale effectively.

Salary: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour • Location: Watertown, SD — Onsite

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Responsibilities

• Lead talent acquisition efforts, including recruiting, sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding to attract top talent.
• Design and manage orientation, performance management cycles, and employee evaluations to support ongoing development.
• Administer benefits programs, payroll processing, and workers' compensation claims with accuracy and legal compliance.
• Support change management initiatives through organizational design, succession planning, and HR projects aligned with strategic goals.
• Maintain compliance with employment and labor law, OSHA regulations, FMLA policies, and HR standards via careful data collection and documentation.
• Handle employee relations by mediating conflicts, conducting investigations, and cultivating a positive work environment.
• Utilize HRIS platforms such as Workday or SAP SuccessFactors for data entry, analytics reporting (Excel), and maintaining accurate personnel records.

Requirements

• Proven experience in human resources management within a fast-paced environment; prior HR department experience is essential.
• Demonstrated expertise in talent management including recruitment (ATS such as iCIMS or Lever), training and development, and performance management systems.
• Strong knowledge of employment law in talent management, affirmative action planning, and regulatory compliance management.
• Familiarity with HR systems such as Oracle HCM, UltiPro, Paychex, or Dayforce for payroll processing and HR data administration.
• Excellent communication skills paired with project management abilities to coordinate multiple initiatives effectively.
• Experience handling benefits administration tasks including FMLA administration and workers' compensation claims processing.
• Ability to analyze data using Excel or similar tools for workforce planning and strategic decision-making.

Technologies

• Workday
• SAP SuccessFactors
• iCIMS
• Lever
• Oracle HCM
• UltiPro
• Paychex
• Dayforce
• Excel