Human Resources Generalist - Labor Relations

About the role

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove are the leading manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances, a longstanding, family-owned company in the Madison area. Icons of design and paragons of performance and quality, they are the refrigeration, cooking, and dishwashing specialists found in the world’s most luxurious homes. We look for team members who are driven by innovation and excellence, striving to serve our customers by doing what is right—with integrity, teamwork, and accountability. Labor and Employee Relations are the biggest aspects of this role. The site HR team will partner with our Operations Leaders and have a significant impact on facility operations. We’re looking for a strategic thinker who will positively influence and partner with employees and managers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement human resources policies, programs, and systems to support business objectives, including working with managers and shop floor supervisors on FMLA administration, recruitment/staffing, employee engagement, compensation and benefits administration, safety and health/wellness, and equal opportunity affairs.
• Administer workers’ compensation: coordinate between injured employees and supervisors for seamless claims experience; partner with the workers’ compensation vendor to ensure documentation and records are accurate and aligned with work‑release requirements.
• Provide leadership and employee support: plan and coordinate morale‑boosting and employee engagement activities for facility employees; serve as a resource for employees on management, employment, benefits, and performance‑management questions; coach and influence line management on company policy work rules and applicable federal and state regulations to ensure fair and consistent HR service delivery; contribute to a cooperative team environment by performing other job‑related activities as needed.
• Handle employee relations for Wolf employees: provide HR guidance on management, employment, benefits, policy/procedure implementation, and performance management; serve as the main point of contact for employee questions or concerns and lead them to resolution; process and manage authorized FMLA and ADA leave requests; maintain accurate and up‑to‑date employee records; conduct exit interviews and assist with employee off‑boarding; undertake other projects as requested.
• Lead full‑cycle recruitment for hourly positions: conduct new‑hire orientation and onboarding; assess candidate skills during phone screens and on‑site interviews; collaborate with the HR team and hiring managers to improve recruiting processes.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a pre‑employment drug/alcohol test and background check is required; a negative drug/alcohol test result is mandatory for employment, and refusal or a positive result may disqualify the candidate. Testing is conducted in accordance with federal and state laws.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on skills
• Industry‑leading health, dental, and vision plans
• Generous 401(k) savings and profit sharing
• On‑site UW Health clinic, fitness center, and walking paths
• Education assistance and internal training programs
• Electric vehicle charging
• Maternity & paternity leave