Our Human Resources Generalist is responsible for hiring and interviewing, administering benefits, and enforcing company policy. This full-time salary position will oversee these HR functions for several geographic locations.

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Recruit, interview, and hire applicants; collaborate with leadership to understand needs required for positions.
• Partner with hiring leaders, to share applicable updates, as related to recruitment and retention.
• Execute new hire and benefit orientations, and manage benefits and associated leave tracking for employees.
• Ensure appropriate performance management documentation is completed for employees through leadership.
• May participate in employee meetings, separations of employment, and employee investigations.
• Oversee HR initiatives at their locations such as benefit open enrollment and performance reviews.
• Develop and propose employee engagement plans, getting necessary budget approval, and initiating activities.
• Maintains compliance with employment regulations, and recommended best practices.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to flex work schedule to address special needs, and be “on call” for Human Resources related concerns.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with an ability to have high capacity.
• Time management skills with an ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn organization’s HRIS systems quickly.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related experience.
• At least five years Human Resources experience, and within an operational or manufacturing setting.
• Verbal and written fluency in Spanish strongly preferred.

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time at a desk, typing on a computer, and talking on the phone.
• Ability to travel locally and to central Wisconsin via automobile, periodically.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
• Ability to repetitively twist or turn; stand, climb, kneel, stoop and squat, as needed.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow dress code guided by the company.

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