HR Generalist

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Company Jobot
Location Waukesha, Wisconsin
Category Human Resources
Employment Type Full-time
Posted on September 18, 2026
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Job Description

Join an established organization where you'll lead key HR initiatives, support employees across multiple locations, and play an integral role in recruiting, employee relations, compliance, and performance management.

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Katherine Krull
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Salary: $65,000 - $70,000 per year

A bit about us:

Come join a well-established, growing organization offering an opportunity to lead day-to-day HR operations, support employees across multiple locations, and make a meaningful impact within a collaborative, hands-on environment!

Job Title: Human Resources Generalist
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Work Schedule: 100% On-Site
Compensation: $65-$70K/yr. DOE + Comprehensive Benefits + 401k with up to 5% match

Requirements:
· 3+ years of progressive Human Resources experience
· Strong employment law and HR compliance knowledge
· Full-cycle recruiting experience
· Employee relations and performance management experience
· HRIS and reporting experience
· Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field OR substantial relevant HR experience in lieu of degree

Preferred:
· Manufacturing, distribution, or industrial environment experience
· Multi-site HR experience
· Paycom and/or Paycor experience
· Multi-state payroll and benefits knowledge
· Union and non-union HR experience
· SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification

Why join us?

· Join a well-established, growing organization offering long-term stability and a collaborative, people-focused culture
· Take ownership of key HR functions and serve as a trusted resource for employees and leadership
· Gain broad exposure across recruiting, employee relations, compliance, performance management, and HR operations
· Support employees and operations across multiple locations while partnering closely with business leaders
· Make a direct impact by improving HR processes, employee experience, and organizational effectiveness
· Grow your career with opportunities to expand your expertise and take on increased HR leadership responsibilities

Job Details

Our client is seeking a hands-on Human Resources Generalist to lead day-to-day HR operations and support employees across multiple locations. This role will oversee recruiting, employee relations, compliance, performance management, and other HR initiatives while partnering closely with employees and leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

· Manage full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, and employee lifecycle activities
· Serve as a primary resource for employee relations and workplace matters
· Oversee performance management and support managers with employee development
· Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and HR best practices
· Maintain HRIS data, reporting, and employee documentation
· Support payroll, benefits, and other day-to-day HR operations
· Partner with leadership across multiple locations on HR initiatives and workforce needs

Requirements:
· 3+ years of progressive Human Resources experience
· Strong employment law and HR compliance knowledge
· Full-cycle recruiting experience
· Employee relations and performance management experience
· HRIS and reporting experience
· Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field OR substantial relevant experience in lieu of degree

Preferred:
· Manufacturing, distribution, or industrial environment experience
· Multi-site HR experience
· Paycom and/or Paycor experience
· Multi-state payroll and benefits knowledge
· Union and non-union HR experience
· SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification

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