Human Resources Representative I

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025!

Daikin Applied is seeking a HR Representative. You will have the ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth. The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location: Owatonna, MN - In Office

Your Responsibilities:

• Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations in their areas of responsibility. 

• Counsels employees regarding human resource policies and procedures relative to transfer, promotion, pay, benefits and conditions of employment. 

• Conducts new hire orientations. Periodically reviews materials distributed during orientation and in recruitment packets and updates or recommends improvements. 

• Processes Status changes and updates the HRIS system for hires, terminations, job changes, salary/wage changes, benefit changes, personal data changes, etc. 

• Administers Workers’ Compensation programs. Prepares first report of injury and maintains records of accidents for OSHA reporting. Monitors existing Workers’ Compensation claims and ensures that progress is made in rehabilitating employees. Coordinates the Return to Work program. . 

• Administers benefit programs such as life, health, dental and disability insurances, 401(k) plans, vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, and employee assistance for their location. Keeps records of benefit plan participation and prepares employee benefit materials packets for the annual Open Enrollment. 

• Administers union labor agreements including job bidding, transfers, wage changes, department changes and discipline logs, etc. 

• Participates on Safety Committees, attends union grievance meetings and assists with union negotiations preparations, may participate in union negotiations as requested. 

• Maintains Human Resources files including employee files, medical/workers compensation files, training records and other employee records. 

• Prepares reports, as requested. 

• Responds to inquiries regarding benefits, retirements and other Human Resources policies, procedures, and programs. 

• Monitors salaried and hourly attendance. 

• Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation, and conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations. Ensures that the Exit Checklist is completed. Prepare information for the state Unemployment Agency. Attends Unemployment Hearings, as needed. 

Your Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or equivalent degree. 

• 3+ years related experience and/or training 

Your Benefits:

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: 

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance  

• 401K retirement plan with employer match

• Paid time off and company paid holidays

• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law

• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service 

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

The typical hourly base salary for this position ranges from $25.72 - $42.44 in Minnesota. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.