Day Shift HR Generalist (Supervisor) - Legacy Turkey - Melrose, MN

Legacy Turkey has a full-time, benefits-eligible career opportunity for a Day Shift HR Supervisor. This role leads daily HR operations and supports employees and supervisors through employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, leave administration, and consistent application of company policies.

Located in Melrose, MN, Legacy Turkey employs many people in a variety of roles with varying levels of expertise. We hire individuals with a strong work ethic who align with our core values.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to

Serves as the primary HR contact for leave administration across all plant departments and shifts, including FMLA, Minnesota Paid Leave, medical leave, and other applicable leave programs.

Reviews leave eligibility and documentation, provides required notices, tracks deadlines and leave usage, and coordinates return-to-work activities.

Maintains accurate, confidential leave records and communicates status updates to employees, supervisors, payroll, and benefit providers.

Supports positive employee relations through fair and consistent application of company policies and timely resolution of workplace concerns.

Guides supervisors on employee coaching, documentation, corrective action, and policy application.

Assists with onboarding, orientation, employee communications, payroll, and timekeeping.

Identifies opportunities to improve HR processes and escalates complex leave and accommodation matters to the HR Manager.

Qualifications (Required)

Minimum of 5 years of experience in human resources or an HR Generalist role.

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant employee-relations experience.

Working knowledge of leave administration, employee relations, and applicable federal and state employment requirements.

• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with HR information systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Ability to maintain confidentiality, apply policies consistently, and manage multiple priorities.

Availability to work Monday through Friday, with schedule flexibility and weekend coverage as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

HR leadership or employee-relations experience in a manufacturing, processing, or operations environment.

Experience administering FMLA, Minnesota Paid Leave, and other employee leave programs.

Experience supporting payroll, timekeeping, workers’ compensation, and disability programs.

Demonstrated ability to guide supervisors, improve processes, and support a respectful, engaged workforce.

Benefits at Legacy Turkey

We are proud to offer a generous benefit package in addition to competitive compensation. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance options, a Health Savings Account with company match, 401K plan with company match up to 4% of your compensation, PTO accrual, holiday pay, company paid short and long term disability, and company paid life insurance.

Salary Range: $62,500 - $93,000

Apply Online or to Further Inquire Contact

• Virgil Aguirre Jr. | Human Resources Manager
• 320-256-6938

Legacy Turkey provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Must be 18 years of age or older (all plant positions)