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Human Resources Generalist

Insperity · Milwaukee, WI · 2 wk ago
On-siteHuman Resources$75k–$85k/yrFull-time

About the Role

Our client is a long-established, growing organization with a strong focus on providing quality products at an exceptional value. With a fast-paced warehouse and distribution operation, they are seeking an HR Generalist who can build strong relationships, support employees and leaders, and help create a positive, productive workplace culture. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys a hands-on environment and wants to make an impact across employee relations, recruiting, payroll coordination, engagement, retention, and workforce initiatives.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and managers, addressing employee relations, workplace concerns, performance management, and coaching.
  • Manage full-cycle recruiting, staffing agency relationships, onboarding, and orientation for warehouse, sales, and office positions.
  • Coordinate weekly payroll processing, resolve discrepancies, maintain accurate records, and partner with the PEO to ensure timely and accurate payroll.
  • Support employee benefits, workers' compensation, leave requests, accommodations, and return-to-work processes.
  • Maintain accurate HRIS, timekeeping, and personnel records while tracking key HR metrics such as turnover, attendance, and time-to-fill.
  • Partner with leadership on employee engagement, retention, recognition, and workplace culture initiatives, including stay and exit interviews.
  • Support general HR and office operations, including employee communications, training, events, scheduling, special projects, and process improvements.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred, with 3–5+ years of progressive HR experience; warehouse/distribution experience is a plus.
  • Hands-on experience with weekly payroll processing, including commissions or incentive pay, and supporting both hourly and salaried employees.
  • Strong knowledge of employee relations, recruiting, performance management, and HR best practices.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence employees and leaders at all levels.
  • High level of integrity and confidentiality; Spanish proficiency and experience implementing an Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) are a plus.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Robust retirement planning: 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Financial security: Life and disability insurance
  • Flexible financial options: Health savings and flexible spending accounts
  • Well-being and work-life balance: Paid time off and flexible schedule

Pay

$75,000–$85,000 annually, based on experience.

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