Job Description

Join a 100% Employee-Owned Company Where People Come First

Northern Radiator, a 100% EMPLOYEE-OWNED COMPANY , is looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager at our headquarters in Willmar, Minnesota.

At Northern Radiator, we’re more than a company — we’re a 100% Employee-Owned organization built on a culture of caring, respect, and collaboration. Here, every employee-owner is a name, not a number. We work together, share in our success, and take pride in knowing that our daily contributions help build wealth, equality, and a future for all.

What You’ll Do:

As our Human Resources Manager, you’ll play a key role in shaping the employee experience and strengthening our employee ownership culture. You’ll partner with leaders and employee-owners to ensure our HR operations, employee relations, and compliance programs run smoothly, effectively, and with heart.

You will:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and leaders, providing guidance on employee relations, compliance, and performance management.
• Foster a positive, respectful workplace culture that supports fairness, respect, and clear communication.
• Manage and maintain HR policies, procedures, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Lead investigations, address employee concerns, and oversee disciplinary and performance processes with consistency and care.
• Partner with the CHRO on compliance programs, performance appraisal systems, and HR best practices.
• Support employee ownership initiatives and education — helping our team understand and maximize the benefits of our ESOP and retirement plans.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and training programs that set new employee-owners up for success.
• Assist in payroll, benefits, and HRIS administration to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality.
• Partner with leaders to promote workplace safety, injury prevention, and compliance with OSHA and workers’ compensation programs, to ensure our employee-owners go home safely each day.

What We’re Looking For:

• 6+ years of progressive HR Generalist or HR management experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws; multi-state experience preferred.
• Proven ability to guide leaders, build trust, and navigate sensitive employee relations issues.
• Experience managing payroll and benefits administration.
• Exceptional communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, approachable, and ethical mindset — someone who listens, leads with empathy, and drives solutions.
• Professional certification (PHR/SHRM-CP or SPHR/SHRM-SCP) preferred.

Northern Radiator provides high quality heating and cooling products for automotive, agricultural, truck, industrial and racing products. Northern Radiator has been in business for over 54 years. Our headquarters, manufacturing facility, and primary distribution facility is located in Willmar, Minnesota with 19 regional distribution centers located throughout the U.S.

Why Join Us?

• Culture of Caring: At Northern Radiator, we believe in treating every person with dignity, respect, and support. Average employee tenure is over 11 ½ years.
• Employee Ownership & Ownership Culture : As a 100% ESOP, every employee is an owner and shares in the company’s success.
• Excellent Benefit Package: Northern Radiator offers health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and accident insurance. Paid vacation and paid holidays.
• Retirement plans: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401K plans with pre-tax and post-tax options available.
• More Than a Job: We offer meaningful work, professional growth, and the opportunity to build something greater—together.

If you’re looking for more than just a job—and want to build a legacy of growth, care, and shared success—we’d love to meet you.

Apply today and become part of something bigger: an employee-owned company where people truly matter. Northern Radiator would like to thank everyone who submits a resume for this position. Please contact us for a full job description. Northern Radiator is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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