Human Resource Generalist

About the role

The HR Generalist plays a critical role as a trusted advisor for a large business unit with over 2,000 employees across multiple locations and states. This position is responsible for aligning HR initiatives with business objectives, building a positive employee experience, and supporting leaders in engaging and managing their most important resource - their team. Our team is based onsite at our Delavan Holdings Family Office in Delavan, Wisconsin. This position reports directly to the Director of HR.

Responsibilities

• HR Strategy & Business Partnership (5%): Partner with business leaders to develop and execute HR strategies that align with organizational goals; analyze workforce trends and provide data-driven recommendations to improve performance and engagement; act as a strategic advisor on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management.
• Employee Relations & Investigations (50%): Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters, providing guidance and resolution support to people leaders working through complex employee situations; conduct thorough, unbiased workplace investigations and recommend appropriate actions; ensure consistent application of policies, procedures, and employment laws.
• Internal Mobility (20%): Promote internal career growth by supporting internal mobility programs and processes; guide managers and employees through transfers, promotions, and development opportunities.
• Employee Offboarding (10%): Manage offboarding processes, including exit interview data gathering, and separation procedures; analyze exit data to identify trends and recommend improvements; make process improvements to manage compliance and risk through the transition process.
• Talent Management (10%): Support performance management processes, performance improvement plans, including goal setting, reviews, and development planning; collaborate with leadership to identify high-potential employees and succession planning opportunities; drive engagement initiatives and retention strategies.
• New Hire Orientation & Onboarding (5%): Partner with centralized Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Specialists to support early-stage employee success and guide process improvement based on business needs; facilitate weekly new employee orientation.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of progressive HR experience, ideally in a business partner or generalist role.
• Familiarity with Paylocity (HRIS), Google Workspace, and interest in AI and automation a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, employment law, and HR best practices.
• Strong experience in conducting workplace investigations and handling sensitive situations.
• Proven ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Delavan, Wisconsin, with up to 10% travel.