HR Generalist

Job ID: 22073

Location: Milwaukee Wisconsin

HR Generalist

 

Our client is a long-established, growing organization with a strong focus on providing quality products at an exceptional value. With a fast-paced warehouse and distribution operation, they are seeking an HR Generalist who can build strong relationships, support employees and leaders, and help create a positive, productive workplace culture.

 

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys a hands-on environment and wants to make an impact across employee relations, recruiting, payroll coordination, engagement, retention, and workforce initiatives.

 

Best-in-Class Benefits and Culture:

Our client values the time, talent, and dedication their employees bring to the organization. In return, they offer a competitive salary of $75,000–$85,000 annually, based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 

  • Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided
  • Robust retirement planning: 401(k) plan available with employer matching
  • Financial security: Life and disability insurance for added protection
  • Flexible financial options: Health savings and flexible spending accounts offered
  • Well-being and work-life balance: Paid time off, flexible schedule

 

Plus, they work to maintain the best possible environment for their employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. They strive to provide a collaborative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to their processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

 

To thrive/succeed as the HR Generalist, you should have:        

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred, with 3–5+ years of progressive HR experience; warehouse/distribution experience is a plus.
  • Hands-on experience with weekly payroll processing, including commissions or incentive pay, and supporting both hourly and salaried employees.
  • Strong knowledge of employee relations, recruiting, performance management, and HR best practices.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence employees and leaders at all levels.
  • High level of integrity and confidentiality; Spanish proficiency and experience implementing an Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) are a plus.

 

Your responsibilities as the HR Generalist will include:        

  • Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and managers, addressing employee relations, workplace concerns, performance management, and coaching.
  • Manage full-cycle recruiting, staffing agency relationships, onboarding, and orientation for warehouse, sales, and office positions.
  • Coordinate weekly payroll processing, resolve discrepancies, maintain accurate records, and partner with the PEO to ensure timely and accurate payroll.
  • Support employee benefits, workers’ compensation, leave requests, accommodations, and return-to-work processes.
  • Maintain accurate HRIS, timekeeping, and personnel records while tracking key HR metrics such as turnover, attendance, and time-to-fill.
  • Partner with leadership on employee engagement, retention, recognition, and workplace culture initiatives, including stay and exit interviews.
  • Support general HR and office operations, including employee communications, training, events, scheduling, special projects, and process improvements.

 

Join a team where your expertise, leadership, and people-first approach can help strengthen the employee experience and drive organizational success. Apply today and take the next step in your HR career!
 

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