Human Resources (HR) Generalist

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support key people operations in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role combines benefits administration, payroll coordination, onboarding, compliance support, and employee communication in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage sensitive information while helping deliver a positive employee experience.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee employee benefits programs such as medical, dental, life, disability, retirement, and profit-sharing plans, ensuring accurate administration and employee support.
• Collaborate with HR leadership to assess plan performance, review cost and utilization trends, and assist with vendor renewals and annual benefits planning.
• Coordinate open enrollment activities, prepare benefit communications, and produce reporting that helps employees understand available coverage and total rewards offerings.
• Lead onboarding activities for permanent employees, including orientation sessions and accurate entry and maintenance of employee information within HR systems.
• Process bi-weekly payroll for salaried staff, support payroll administration for additional employee groups, and maintain deductions, tax settings, garnishments, and pay updates.
• Prepare payroll-related reports for retirement contributions, insurance changes, new employees, separations, accounting needs, and budget alignment while completing regular payroll audits.
• Maintain compliance with employment laws, benefit regulations, required postings, and reporting obligations at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Administer workers’ compensation cases, track workplace injuries, coordinate reporting with carriers, and support documentation and follow-up activities.
• Support employee engagement efforts through surveys, internal communications, meetings, events, and company-sponsored community or fundraising initiatives.• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in an HR Generalist or similar human resources role.
• Demonstrated background in total rewards, including benefits administration and employee compensation communication.
• Experience processing payroll for large employee populations, including maintaining payroll data and resolving employee questions.
• Working knowledge of HR compliance requirements, wage and hour practices, and benefits-related regulations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, complete audits, and prepare accurate reports.
• Excellent organizational abilities, discretion, and attention to detail in handling confidential information.
• Certification such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP is preferred.