Summary:  The HR Generalist will be responsible for all aspects of employee relations and will specifically oversee benefit administration, recruiting, hiring, performance management, training and development, and related compliance. The HR Generalist is key to enhancing employee morale and fostering a positive company culture.

As an essential member of our team, the expectation is that you will reside in the Minneapolis area and be available to work in the office at least three days per week.

Duties and Responsibilities

Employee Relations

1. Coordinate monthly and annual company events and facilitate participation and related details.
2. In coordination with Wellness Coordinator, direct and coordinate various activities designed to promote well-being and to maintain a high level of employee morale.
3. Field employee issues, for example work complaints or harassment allegations.
4. Support management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.
5. Support management in the progressive discipline process. Monitor process.
6. Support management through employment termination process. Prepare employee separation paperwork (voluntary and involuntary) and conduct exit meetings to review and discuss any specific reasons which may have led to the separation.

Benefits and Administration

1. Maintain familiarity of benefit programs such as life, health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, time off, leave of absence, and employee assistance, in order to properly support employees.
2. Work with benefits brokers to manage bi-annual open enrollment process (November and May).
3. Prepare census work required for annual benefits renewal.

Recruitment and Orientation – New Employees

1. Initiate and support management regarding recruitment activities including job posts, resumes, candidate, selection, and hiring of all positions.
2. Ensure a positive candidate experience by communicating effectively and efficiently throughout the recruiting and onboarding process.
3. Meet with newly eligible employees to review benefits to ensure enrollment or waiver in a timely manner.
4. Initiate and oversee new hire orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals.

Performance Review Management and Personnel Records

1. Manage performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within the company.
2. Provide coaching and guidance to managers on effective performance management techniques and best practices.
3. Analyze performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement, and recommend changes to performance management programs as necessary.
4. Maintain necessary personnel documentation for employee files – personnel, benefit, confidential – to include promotions, transfers, wages, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, terminations.
5. Provide timely and accurate information to support the bi-weekly payroll.

Worker’s Compensation and Labor Compliance

1. Investigate on-site accidents and prepare necessary documentation to comply with laws and insurance policies.
2. Maintain personnel policies that comply with State and Federal laws and are consistent with the company mission and core values. Implement changes to comply with required changes.
3. Stay informed on government regulations affecting company policies and HR practices through continuing education and required training (licensures encouraged).
4. Partner with management to communicate HR policies, procedures, programs, and laws.
5. Respond to inquiries regarding policies and procedures.
6. Prepare required reports as necessary (examples: bi-annual FSA, EEO/Affirmative Action reporting, non-discrimination testing, OSHA, etc.).

Experience and Necessary Skills:

• Experience in the administration of benefits and other HR programs.
• General knowledge of various employment laws and practices.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to interact well with all levels of employees.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS related software.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably Human Resources specific.

Minimum five (5) years in Human Resources experience preferred.

It is the policy of Lerner Publishing Group to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, public assistance, or any other class protected under applicable law. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.  This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The duties and responsibilities for this position have been analyzed.  On that basis, this position has been determined to be exempt.

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MORE INFORMATION:  https://lernerbooks.com/hrgeneralist

CONTACT:  Joyce Hutchinson at jhutchinson@lernerbooks.com

Human Resources, LERNER PUBLISHING GROUP, 241 – 1^st Ave No, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Company/organization: Lerner Publishing Group
Location: Minneapolis, MN
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Title: Editor (contract), YA Nonfiction

Department: Editorial

Supervisor: Editorial Director, YA Nonfiction

Weekly Requirements: 20 hours a week

Length: 6-12 months (potential for extension)

Rate: $25/hour

Summary: Responsible for substantive editorial work on assigned YA nonfiction titles, including working with authors and doing appropriate research, fact checking, and copyediting. Works to ensure assigned titles meet Lerner quality standards, communicating with production designers, designers, and photo researchers as needed, keeping projects on schedule as they move into production.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Substantively edits assigned young adult nonfiction books. This work includes communicating fully and frequently with authors to get the best possible revisions; doing research, rewriting, fact checking, and copyediting; and finding consultants and fact checkers. Review titles with imprints’ Editorial Director to make ensure consistency with the overall brands.

2. Work closely with designers on illustrations, photo selection, and layout. Work with lead editors and designers to review, request changes to, and approve illustrations and photos—internal and covers—for single titles. Communicate during all stages of art with author for feedback.

3. Executes assigned editorial tasks, including creating indexes, styling manuscripts, applying for CIPs, keywording, researching, fact checking, writing sell sheet copy, and assisting with cross-reads as needed.

4. Assist YANF editorial department and perform miscellaneous administrative duties in other ways necessary, including copyediting, proofreading tasks, and research tasks as needed.

5. Create style sheets (including double-checking terms), generate keywords, index word lists, and create .csv files for single-title nonfiction, trade titles, and school/library titles where appropriate.

6. Draft cover copy, jacket copy, and sell sheets. Draft marketing copy and flap copy for trade titles.

7. Stay informed about industry trends, monitor blogs, tweets, and other social networking venues that discuss children’s books, and children’s book authors/illustrators, and the use of digital content in the educational sphere.

8. Perform special projects or other related business duties assigned by immediate supervisor and/or other management as required.

Experience and Necessary Skills:

1. Proven research/writing/proofreading skills at various reading levels

2. Clear, effective, proactive, and timely oral and written communication skills, including ability to exercise tact and assertiveness as appropriate, understanding of the value of communication diplomacy

3. Self-monitoring and deadline oriented; able to prioritize projects or seek help in prioritizing

4. Strong interest in children’s book publishing

5. Organizational skills and attention to detail

6. Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe InDesign, etc.

Education:  Bachelor’s Degree

It is the policy of Lerner Publishing Group to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, public assistance, or any other class protected under applicable law. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

APPLY NOW- Please send resumes or any general employment inquires to:
Joyce Hutchinson
Lerner Publishing Group, Inc.
241 First Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55401
jhutchinson@lernerbooks.com
FAX: 612-204-9208

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Company/organization: Lerner Publishing Group
Location: Minneapolis, MN
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