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Human Resources Manager
Location: Madison, WI (This is not a remote position)
Christensen Associates is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to join our team. This role is unique in that it blends traditional HR leadership with internal operations responsibilities, making it an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working across people, processes, and organizational operations.
The Human Resources Manager plays a key role in supporting the entire employee lifecycle from recruiting and onboarding to employee relations and benefits administration while also working with our administrative team to ensure our internal office operations run smoothly.
Key Responsibilities
HR Leadership
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Lead recruitment efforts including writing job postings, sourcing candidates, screening applicants, interviewing, and coordinating hiring decisions
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Manage employee relations and provide guidance to managers on people-related issues
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Administer employee benefits programs, including open enrollment and group benefits renewals
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Manage employee onboarding and offboarding processes
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Participate in the annual performance review process
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Maintain HR records and ensure compliance with records retention requirements
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Coordinate employee engagement initiatives, firm events, and recognition programs
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Provide HR training and guidance to employees and managers as needed
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Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures while ensuring compliance with employment laws and best practices
Internal Operations
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Support internal project administration and reporting activities
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Ensure internal systems accurately capture project, employee, and timekeeping data
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Maintain internal communications including company-wide updates and the monthly newsletter
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Manage the firm’s SharePoint intranet site
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
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5+ years of progressive HR generalist experience, including recruiting, employee relations and benefits administration
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Experience coordinating employee engagement initiatives or company events is beneficial
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HR certification preferred (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills
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Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
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Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines
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Self-starter who takes initiative and works well independently and collaboratively
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Understanding of employment laws and HR compliance practices
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and willingness to learn new systems
Why Join Christensen Associates?
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Impactful Role. This HR and operations position provides the opportunity to influence both the employee experience and internal firm operations.
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Positive work environment. We firmly believe that being a great place to work leads to producing great work. We are not your typical consulting firm. We are employee-owned. We have a casual dress code. All employees have their own private offices and underground parking. We believe in working hard and enjoying life outside of work. That’s why we offer flexible schedules and “comp time” for hours worked over 40.
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Competitive compensation and benefits package. We offer a competitive total compensation package with health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, and long-term disability insurance as well as a 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Ownership Plan with generous company contributions. In addition, you will receive paid holidays, vacation, sick and personal time.
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