The Human Resources (HR) Generalist is a hands-on role that provides full-cycle human resources support by performing a wide variety of complex, sensitive, and confidential functions. This role carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits, employee relations, human resources information system (HRIS), leave administration, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, and employment law compliance.

Select Job Duties:

• Performs various HR functions and procedures for all company personnel; and recommends new approaches and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of the department and services performed.
• Maintains HRIS records for HR-related transactions; and oversees or assists with testing and/or implementation of new applications, functions, and processes.
• Coordinates with Payroll to proactively ensure accurate and appropriate processing of various HR actions e.g., mass wage changes, leaves, pay group transfers, and benefit status updates.
• Serves as the primary contact for reports and data requests needed by HR and other departments and develops, organizes, analyzes, and summarizes information based on requests.
• Monitors and records HR information and prepares necessary transactions to maintain accurate employee and paid leave information.
• Acts as liaison between employees, supervisors, and vendor to coordinate day-to-day activities of the Company's self-insured Worker's Compensation program; and assists HR management with vendor and consultant relations.

Selection Criteria:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in HR management or business-related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience working in the areas of payroll and benefits preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiar with or the ability to learn HRIS and timekeeping systems.
• Must be highly organized and detail-oriented, accurate, and timely.
• Strong focus on providing superior customer service.
• Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and professional discretion.
• Possess the ability to confidently work with a diverse group of employees across the Company.
• Proficient communicator, inclusive of good writing skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and math skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize workflow, and take initiative.
• Familiar with or ability to understand payroll practices, benefit programs, FMLA, HIPAA, Wisconsin Worker's Compensation rules and regulations, and union labor agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to be a willing, inclusive, and effective team player.