Contract HR Generalist (Minneapolis, MN)

Contract HR Generalist

Company: Beacon Hill’s client
Location: Minneapolis, MN 55413
Work Arrangement: Full-time onsite, 5 days per week
Schedule: Monday-Friday, regular business hours
Employment Type: 5-month contract with potential for extension
Compensation: $40-$50/hour, depending on previous experience

Position Summary

Beacon Hill’s client is seeking a Contract HR Generalist to provide hands-on HR support to supervisors and employees within a fast-paced operations environment. This position will serve as a trusted HR partner, supporting approximately 500 employees across areas such as employee relations, leave administration, performance management, employee engagement, and day-to-day HR operations.

The ideal candidate brings 3-5 years of HR experience, a strong foundation in employee relations, and the ability to build effective relationships with employees and leadership. This is a highly visible role that requires a proactive, positive approach and someone who is comfortable jumping in, navigating changing priorities, and supporting the needs of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a primary HR resource for supervisors and employees across the Manufacturing Operations and Quality business unit, supporting a workforce of approximately 500 employees.
• Advise supervisors and employees on employee relations matters, including attendance, performance concerns, workplace conflicts, policy interpretation, and corrective action.
• Provide HR guidance related to Minnesota Paid Leave, FMLA, and workplace accommodations.
• Collaborate with supervisors on employee coaching, performance management, development needs, and workforce planning activities.
• Conduct workplace investigations and assist with resolving employee concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Support employee engagement efforts through roundtable discussions, employee feedback, trend identification, and the development of action plans focused on retention, engagement, and the overall employee experience.
• Facilitate employee listening and feedback sessions while partnering with supervisors to encourage open communication, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Help maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws as well as internal policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate employee information in the HRIS and support the integrity and proper documentation of employee records.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of HR experience, ideally within an HR Generalist or similar hands-on HR role.
• Strong experience supporting employee relations and performance management matters.
• Knowledge of Minnesota Paid Leave, FMLA, and accommodations.
• Experience conducting or supporting workplace investigations.
• Comfortable partnering directly with supervisors and employees in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
• High-energy, proactive, and willing to take a hands-on approach to HR support.
• HRIS experience required; Workday experience is a plus.