HR Generalist

Quanex is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join our team in Owatonna, MN.

In this role, you will provide proactive HR support and play a key part in driving key HR initiatives across the site. You will serve as a primary point of contact for employees and leaders, offering day‑to‑day guidance on employee relations, coaching and development, onboarding, and other core HR activities

We Offer You!

Competitive Salary and bonus potential

401K with 5% company match, yours to keep after 2 years

15% immediate return if you participate in the company’s ESPP

Medical, Dental & Vision Plans

Employer paid disability plans and life insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition support for degree and continuous education

What’s attractive about the Human Resource Generalist position?

Every day is a new adventure collaborating with employees and managers on a variety of Human Resource matters

Access to free Executive Coaching

Collaborative Team Environment

What Success Looks Like:

Identify and deliver solutions to support decisions related to talent, employee relations, recruitment, and compensation.

Collaborate with team members to communicate and implement HR strategies.

Assist with employee training, develop initiatives including research, organizing and conducting training programs of various topics.

Maintain in-depth knowledge of multiple federal, state and local regulations to ensure compliance.

Possess initiative to improve processes and have a customer service-orientated mindset.

Provide back-up support to the HR Coordinator as needed.

What You Bring:

3+ years of Human Resources experience, strong background in employee relations preferred

PHR/HRCI Certification preferred

Fluency in Spanish preferred

Strong skills using MS Office

Ability to work with a wide range of sensitive and confidential information

The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $80,000. The salary range will vary based on experience.

About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger

Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com (https://www.quanex.com/).

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Experience

Preferred

3 - 5 years: Human Resources

Skills

Preferred

Communication

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals