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Workforce Solutions, LLC

HR Generalist

Madison, WI · On-site

The HR Generalist will serve as the onsite HR leader, managing all aspects of human resources and safety. This role involves direct interaction with staff at all levels and focuses on performance ...

Workforce Solutions, LLC

HR Generalist

Madison, WI · On-site

The HR Generalist will serve as the onsite HR leader, managing all aspects of human resources and safety. This role involves direct interaction with staff at all levels and focuses on performance ...

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Hr Generalist

Madison, WI · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website. To request a disability or pregnancy ...

Wisconsin

HR Generalist

Madison, WI · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website. To request a disability or pregnancy ...

Ingleside Communities

HR Generalist

Middleton, WI · On-site

$28 - $32/hr

Position - Human Resource Generalist Location: Ingleside Communities - Mount Horeb, WI (on-site position) Status: Full-Time Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm MUST HAVE 3 - 6 years of HR ...

Robert Half

HR Generalist (Bilingual)

Portage, WI · On-site

We are looking for a bilingual HR Generalist to support a wide range of human resources activities for a Long-term Contract position based in Wisconsin. This role will contribute to recruitment ...

Target Brands, Inc.

Human Resources Expert

Janesville, WI · On-site

$15/hr

ALL ABOUT HUMAN RESOURCES You are a team that champions change, proactively removes roadblocks and builds diverse and inclusive talent strategies to deliver on our guest centric mission. You are part ...

Bakertilly

Sr HR Generalist

Madison, WI

$49K - $118K/yr

Do you want to use your HR experience in a new and exciting way? Do you want to be a part of a growing team? Baker Tilly's Managed Services is looking for a Sr HR Consultant to join our Human ...

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Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

Nelson Global Products

Madison, WI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 4 days ago

Nelson Global rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Company Overview:
Nelson Global engineers, manufactures, and distributes clean and efficient Air & Fluid Transfer, NVH, Complex Structural, Acoustic, and Thermal Management Solutions. Nelson Global partners with the world's leading OEMs. With 22 global manufacturing and distribution facilities and unparalleled engineering and innovation capabilities, Nelson Global provides mission critical solutions with the highest degree of reliability at the lowest cost. Our dedication to serving our employees, partners, and the planet responsibly is realized across three pillars of sustainability: environmental, social, and governance. By empowering our people, reducing waste, and developing innovative and efficient systems, we support the communities and resources that spur the industries and technologies of the future.
Position Overview:
The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for a variety of Human Resources functions at our Madison, WI plant. Responsibilities include hourly recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, benefits and payroll administration, leave of absence and worker's compensation, HR compliance, HRIS reporting training and development, and other assigned duties by the HR Manager. This is a full-time, exempt position, working 100% on-site. This position reports to the HR Manager at our Arcadia, WI plant.
Primary Responsibilities & Duties:Recruitment & Onboarding
  • Position will initially be focused on recruiting hourly talent, primarily skilled welders, for our new Madison, Wisconsin, plant location and assisting with the recruitment of welders for our Arcadia plant. Position will be responsible for posting job openings, reviewing resumes, conducting interviews, and coordinating new hire onboarding
  • Facilitate orientation programs and ensure all new hire paperwork is completed
  • Manage the employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding

Employee Relations
  • Function as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs
  • Assist in addressing employee concerns, resolving conflicts, and ensuring a positive work environment
  • Support managers with performance evaluations, corrective actions, and documentation

Benefits Administration
  • Coordinate and administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, 401K retirement plan, and other perks
  • Serve as the liaison between employees and benefits providers to resolve issues and provide support during open enrollment

Payroll Administration
  • Responsible for full-cycle payroll administration. Collection of time worked, vacation holidays, overtime, and other specific labor allocation reporting

Attendance/ Leave of Absence/ Worker's Compensation
  • Administer our hourly attendance policy
  • Administer disability and FMLA programs, with a focus on effective management
  • Perform worker's compensation intake processing; support applicable leave of absence/return to work administration at the facility level

HR Compliance
  • Ensure that the location is compliant with all federal, state, and local labor laws
  • Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in accordance with internal policy and legal requirements

HRIS & Reporting
  • Manage and update employee data in the HRIS system (UKG)
  • Generate and analyze HR-related reports, including turnover, absenteeism, and diversity metrics

Training & Development
  • Identify training needs and coordinate employee development programs
  • Assist in implementing training initiatives that foster a culture of continuous improvement

Policy Development
  • Support the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures
  • Ensure employees understand and comply with company policies

Other Duties
  • This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. The employee may perform other duties assigned by the HR Manager to meet the ongoing needs of the company

Required Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field strongly desired. Would consider relevant prior experience in lieu of a degree
  • Minimum of 2+ years of hourly manufacturing associate recruiting experience, preferably recruiting skilled positions like welders
  • Minimum of 3+ years progressive, professional HR Generalist work experience, preferably in a manufacturing facility/environment
  • Knowledge of HR best practices and legal compliance
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Good working knowledge of time and attendance systems and human capital systems

Preferred Experience:
  • 1+ years of experience with UKG Pro/WFM
  • SHRM, HRCI or other HR Certification desired

Skills & Abilities:
  • Good working knowledge of HR principles, practices, administration, and competencies
  • Excellent computer skills and Intermediate Microsoft Office Excel skills are required
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Confidentiality is a must
  • Ability to work independently with limited daily direction
  • Ability to travel throughout the state of Wisconsin and do overnight travel. As the facility is staffing up travel to Arcadia may be up to 30-40% for a 6-8-week period. Then the travel requirement will decrease significantly once the facility starts up.

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