This is an 100% onsite position. Therefore, candidates must reside within a drivable distance to our headquarter facility in Owatonna, MN.

Wenger Corporation is a privately held, leading manufacturer of high-quality music education, performing arts and athletic products. Choosing between working for a large or small company can require some unfortunate trade-offs. Wenger Corporation is the sweet spot you didn't believe was possible. As a 550-employee, international market leader, we provide the generous benefits and wellness programs you need, the opportunities for development and advancement you desire, and the corporate growth you rely on. And we by wrap it all in a family-owned, small-company culture where your voice is heard, your name is known, and your impact is felt. Blending the best of big and small companies. That's Wenger Corporation.

Our team in Owatonna, MN is seeking a HR Assistant - Talent Acquisition who will contribute to creating a positive experience for all internal and external candidates by assisting with a variety of administrative tasks and responsibilities to ensure a seamless recruitment, hiring, onboarding, orientation, and training process.

At a minimum you'll need:

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

It would be great if you also have:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or business administration
• One year of experience in an administrative or human resource role
• One year of experience using an HRIS and/or ATS software

As a HR Assistant for Talent Acquisition a typical day might include:

Recruitment

• Posting open position requisitions
• Responding to a wide variety of questions from internal and external candidates related to recruitment
• Ensuring all applicants successfully complete the application process
• Communicating with applicants / keeping them up-to-date on the status of their candidacy
• Tracking candidates status in HRIS
• Coordinating manufacturing interviews as requested by the Talent Acquisition Specialists
• Sending rejection emails and appropriately assigning disposition codes
• Maintaining the HR dashboard
• Creating interview guides for open positions
• Communicating open positions for internal publication in the Wenger Weekly
• Assisting with any/all aspects of the recruitment process as requested

Onboarding

• Processing background checks
• Scheduling pre-employment drug screens
• Facilitating employee Self-Onboarding in HRIS
• Establishing new employees in our HRIS
• Assigning appropriate new hire checklists and new hire Learning assignments in HRIS
• Submitting IT tickets for new hires
• Creating and coordinating new hire orientation schedules
• Communicating new hires with Hiring Manager, New Hire Orientation team & Administrative Services
• Facilitating new hire photos
• Conducting new hire orientation related to HRIS
• Completing Form I-9, EVerify, I-9 properly managing documentation
• Coordinating Mobile Device program
• Preparing hard copy new employee files
• Providing weekly updates to the HR team related to new hire orientation
• Assisting with any/all aspects of the onboarding process as requested

Training & Development

• Assists with the preparation of the bi-annual performance review process
• Coordinates training sessions and seminars
• Maintains participation / attendance records
• Assisting with any/all aspects of the training process as requested

Administrative

• Sorts and disperses incoming HR mail
• Serves as a back -up receptionist to cover the companys main switchboard
• Maintains and coordinates Ask Here functionality in HRIS
• Confidentially maintains hard copy personnel files and completes filing
• Supports the HR team in educating employees and enforcing company policies
• Redirects inquires to the appropriate member of the HR team regarding HR related questions and concerns
• Performs routine clerical and administrative work and miscellaneous projects as requested / needed
• Keeps up-to-date with the latest HR trends and best practices
• Continually looks for ways to improve processes
• Adheres to all workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices

Benefit offerings include:

• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Generous Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Spending Accounts HSA, FSA, DCFSA
• Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Put your passion to work in an exciting, rewarding industry that inspires innovation today!

Wenger Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

All Qualified Candidates are Encouraged to Apply