Human Resources Generalist

TITLE: Human Resources Generalist

REPORTS TO: Director, Human Resources

LOCATION: Minneapolis Headquarters (hybrid, not fully remote)

ABOUT US: Blu Dot (www.bludot.com), an award-winning designer and maker of modern home furnishings, is currently searching for an HR Generalist to join our dynamic and values-driven company.

Company Purpose
Inspire a more creative way of living through good design that's good to everyone.

Core Values-Good design is good. Good design should be reflected in everything we do.-Keep it simple. Strive for economy in all that you do.-Everyone is invited to our party. Treat every individual with respect & dignity.-Our glass is half full. Focus on the positive.-Be humble. We take nothing for granted.-Turn it up to 11. Determine what is expected and do a little more.-Stay curious. Try, learn, improve, repeat.

The Human Resources team serves as Blu Dot's talent manager, cultural ambassador, and associate-support center. Our mission is to help align our people and culture with our core values and strategic goals. We accomplish this by establishing HR practices, processes and policies that support and promote employee growth, a sense of community and common cause, wellness, and strong overall company performance.

ABOUT THE ROLE: Blu Dot is looking for a skilled and dynamic Generalist to join the HR team. In this role, you will be responsible for running the daily functions of the HR department, in partnership with the Director of Human Resources. As a part of a small team, this role will have direct involvement in the development and maintenance of new programs, initiatives and processes. This would be a good fit for an HR professional looking to make a larger impact on the HR infrastructure and strategy of a creative, mid-sized organization.

WHO YOU ARE:

• A relationship builder. You take pride in your emotional intelligence and strive to foster meaningful professional connections.
• You have a high attention to detail and are capable of deftly managing many moving parts.
• You understand the importance of the role's accountabilities and responsibilities. You have a high attention to detail and take pride in doing things right while applying your administrative, functional and people skills.
• You keep calm in the face of chaos, change, pressure, and
• You use excellent listening and communication skills to work with employees and managers to collect the information you need to effectively support HR best practices.
• You have a sense of (kind) urgency in delivering to your HR partners, company leadership and employees.
• You are self-driven with a strong work ethic and work well with minimum supervision.
• You are approachable and have a strong sense of integrity and discernment.
• You prefer to build and innovate processes, rather than following a playbook. You're not fixed in a mindset of 'we do it this way because we've always done it this way', but instead challenge the status quo and find solutions for problems based on the current state.
• You lead with empathy and inclusion, embodying our core value of welcoming everyone to our party.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Process and audit bi-weekly payroll, maintain compensation and employee data, and support year-end payroll reporting and compliance
• Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, life event changes, Open Enrollment coordination, and vendor partnership support
• Serve as a trusted HR resource to employees and managers by providing guidance on policies, performance management, employee relations matters, and workplace concerns
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes, maintain accurate HRIS records, administer leave programs, and assist with HR reporting, audits, and policy updates
• Partner with hiring managers to support full-cycle recruiting activities including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, offer preparation, and maintaining ATS records
• Participate in HR projects and continuous process improvements to strengthen HR operations and employee experience
• Help foster an inclusive workplace culture by supporting employee engagement efforts and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives

IDEAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS*:

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field (Business Administration, Psychology/Sociology, Industrial Organization, etc.), or equivalent experience
• 3–5 years of HR experience, including experience with payroll, benefits administration, recruiting, and employee relations
• Experience working with HRIS, payroll systems, and applicant tracking systems (ATS)
• Strong understanding of payroll practices, tax regulations, and benefits administration
• Knowledge of employment laws including FLSA, ACA, ADA, FMLA, and general employee relations practices
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)
• Position is based out of Minneapolis, MN headquarters with a flexible working environment/schedule (no full-time remote work available)
• If you don't check every box, that doesn't mean you wouldn't be a great fit! We welcome candidates with unique and diverse backgrounds. We see the value in a wide range of experiences and always love connecting with people excited about opportunities to join Blu Dot.