HR Generalist II

Be yourself at Protolabs Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace.  So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply!  You can help make our company even better.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself.  We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams.  Why Protolabs? We are the leaders in digital manufacturing.  We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit.  Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds.  We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do.  It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home. 
Join our team as an HR Generalist II!
This is a hybrid role being onsite in Maple Plain, MN on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
The Human Resources Generalist II is responsible for independently performing comprehensive HR support. This position leads the execution of the day-to-day responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits administration, employee relations, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, and employment law compliance.

You will:

• Advise managers on legal guidelines for hiring, managing, disciplining, and evaluating employee performance.
• Assist with the buy-in and implementation of processes of organizational change initiatives and HR programs.
• Assists in employee relations counseling and exit interviews.
• Facilitate the performance management process by supporting both managers and employees.
• Support the administration and implementation of the annual merit increase and talent planning process.
• May facilitate orientation, onboarding, and training activities.
• May assist with the recruitment and selection process including job requisitions, job postings, setting up interviews, interviewing, and collecting interview feedback.
• Lead the leave management and accommodation processes.
• Participate in initial data intake and analysis for compensation requests.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate employee records to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Lead employee engagement activities and programs
• Ensure compliance with Human Resources policies, procedures, requirements, and applicable legal regulations.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

About you:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS applications and analytics
• Excellent planning, problem solving, prioritizing and business partnering skills.
• Advanced knowledge of employment law
• Ability to influence and successfully implement organizational changes
• Ability to work in a fast paced changing environment
• Able to work with confidential information
• Demonstrates Proto Labs Values of Teamwork, Achievement and Trust.

Education requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field with 4+ years of HR experience

Bonus points:

• HR certification (SPHR or PHR) a plus

Proto Labs maintains ITAR-compliant operations in all of our United States based facilities.  Due to ITAR regulations, this role is only open to U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status.  Individuals with temporary visas (e.g. E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, TN or OPT) are not eligible for hire in this role. Proto Labs, Inc. is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer Physical Demands: While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse, telephone and printer; reach with hands, and arms, talk, see and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.Work Environment: Indoors (A/C); nonsmoking; the majority of this job function is performed in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions. However, there may be job duties that require the employee to spend time in the manufacturing areas exposed to machinery and noise; eye protection occasionally required. O