HR Generalist

Goals & Responsibilities

• Process biweekly payroll accurately and on time for all employees
• Maintain payroll records, manage quarterly/annual tax filings, and ensure compliance with wage and hour laws
• Administer and reconcile employee benefits programs and billing
• Lead benefits enrollment and manage leave programs, including FMLA
• Respond to payroll and benefits inquiries, providing excellent support
• Support full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, sourcing, interviewing, and offers
• Partner with managers on staffing strategies and employer branding initiatives
• Cook up onboarding and new hire orientation programs
• Maintain HRIS accuracy and employee records
• Aid with programs that enhance retention, engagement, and organizational culture

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum of three years’ HR experience as a coordinator, generalist or in a similar capacity
• Hands-on experience with payroll processing and benefits administration strongly preferred
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-service approach
• Ability to work with sensitive information confidentially and professionally
• Proficiency in HRIS/payroll systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• HR certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR preferred

About Us

Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned civil engineering firm founded in 1946. We empower clients and employee owners to thrive through exceptional planning, design, and construction management services. Our team of engineers, environmental scientists, and technology experts work as an extension of our clients, tackling engineering challenges for a diverse set of sectors including government, agriculture, and real estate.

Benefits

Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. is proud to be 100% employee owned. Our flexible working environment, engaged culture, and in-depth training and mentoring program are just a few of the reasons why we are consistently named a “Top Workplace” by the Journal Sentinel. We offer a highly competitive compensation program and unique benefits, including:

• Employee stock ownership plan
• Performance bonuses
• Extra hours bonuses
• Remote/flexible hours
• Generous personal time off and holiday programs
• Health, dental, vision, life, dependent life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Prepaid legal services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement

Learn More

Visit www.ruekertmielke.com to learn more about how you can “make community possible” as an employee owner at R/M!