Who Were Looking For:

Do you thrive on building relationships and are excited to grow your career in people operations? Are you an energetic, detail-oriented people person who is well versed in organization, communication, and change management? If so, do your best work with Acme Tools as a Human Resources Associate.

Youll join our HR team and be responsible for a variety of aspects of human resources assistance from safety program and recruiting assistance to HR functions backup in areas such as payroll, benefits, and learning and development. You might be perfect for this role if you love working with people, organization (extra points if youre a fan of paperless processes!), technology, and constantly learning and adapting to industry change to assist in HR projects and tasks.

About Acme Tools

Since 1948, Acme Tools continues to be a premier retailer of tools and equipment at our locations in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa and online by serving contractors, woodworkers, and do-it-yourselfers with a wide selection of tools and equipment from all the major manufacturers. As a family-owned operation for almost 75 years, we are employee centric, family-friendly, community involved, and growth minded.

YoullEnjoy:

• On-the-Job Training
• Professional Development Programs and Training
• Competitive Pay
• Generous PTO - Start accruing PTO on your 1st day
• Paid Holidays - We are closed the 6 major holidays of the year
• Maternity Leavepartially paid with our Short-Term Disability
• Work Environment where team members take pride in their work and can see their impact on the company
• Employee Discounts
• Progressive Growth Opportunities

We Also Provide:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance plans to fit any lifestyle and family
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Accident, Cancer, and Critical Illness supplemental insurance programs
• 100% Company-paid Short- and Long-term Disability
• 401(k) Program and Company Matching
• 100% Company-paid Group Life Insurance 1x your annual wage
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance

What Youll Take Ownership Of:

• You live for working with and helping people:Building positive, professional relationships with employees, leaders, and HR team
• You naturally spot the safest method: Assisting with safety program administration, including workers compensation, DOT, Toolbox Talks, maintaining and updating emergency preparedness plans, monthly inspections, Safety Data Sheets, and other safety-related documents
• You have the heart of a teacher: Backup assistance with our learning and development administration and training creation
• You know what motivates people and have the eye of a people-first marketer: Collaborating with HR recruitment team to help with recruitment and onboarding processes, including assisting with recruitment marketing, applicant tracking system maintenance, communicating and assisting hiring managers, reference checks, participating in job fairs, new hire paperwork/onboarding system, and welcoming new employees
• You know the small details matter: Creating, modifying, and maintaining effective electronic (and limited paper) documents and communication; including filing and retrieval of documents in a timely manner
• You are a numbers nerd when necessary:Compiling, editing, and distributing requested complex reports, documents, forms, and other HR paperwork as needed
• You are a technology wizard and thrive on working smarter: Assisting employees with HR Information System questions and technical assistance, personal data changes, benefit questions, system changes, as well as time and attendance
• You have your team members backs: Providing back up to other HR team roles, including assisting with payroll, benefits, engagement and retention, maintaining employee notices and posters at multiple locations, em loyee communication and events, among other HR tasks
• You live for making the best better for the future:Assisting other HR team members with developing human resources team projects and solutions by collecting and analyzing information
• You are a lock and key when it comes to information: Protecting organization's value by keeping information confidential
• You are looking for an opportunity to grow in HR:Taking on new challenges and training to grow your abilities and career in ever-changing world of human resources
• Ensuring that Acme Tools is in compliance with all federal and state laws
• Rolling with the punches with whatever other human resources task comes your way

Need-To-Haves:

• 2+ years of progressively responsible related experience in administration, preferably within a human resources related field or Bachelors degree in Human Resources
• Valid drivers license with a clean driving record
• General understanding of laws, regulations, and agency interpretations or opinions related employee best practices
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities, duties, and deadlines; things can change in an instant and you need to be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously as well as solve new problems frequently; ability to work autonomously and as a team
• Communication skills are key; both verbal and written. We are in the business of people and work with people at every stage of life with every communication style you can imagine. The ability to communicate empathetically, accurately, and professionally during both good and hard conversations is required frequently throughout each day
• Strong technology skills with experience working with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe products; ability to autonomously learn and adapt to new technology and processes to be able to guide others through technology updates and changes
• Exceptional business acumen; analytical, reporting, and organizational skills
• Self-driven to achieve goals; high energy level is essential, as well as a strong, dedicated work ethic
• Flexibility and willingness to assist other HR team members as needed

Love-To-Haves:

• Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Marketing, Communications, or related field, or 2+ years of Human Resources experience
• Experience working with Human Resources Information System (HRIS), ADP preferred
• Experience working with safety programs
• Experience working with Litmos
• Bonus points for tool and equipment or retail industry knowledge

Physical Requirement:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 15 lbs. periodically

Employment offers are contingent on drug-screen and background check.

This position works in-office at our corporate office in Grand Forks, ND.

Acme Tools is an equal opportunity employer.

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