HR & Employee Experience Specialist

The Marek Group; City of Pewaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marek Group is seeking an organized, approachable HR & Employee Experience Specialist to serve as the primary onsite HR resource at our headquarters facility in Wisconsin. This role supports daily HR administration, onboarding, and engagement activities while helping create a positive and welcoming employee experience.

You will be the first point of contact for HR questions, maintain records, coordinate onboarding/offboarding, and assist with timekeeping, benefits, and training logistics in

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Human Resources.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-service mindset.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally and independently.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for routine HR questions and policy guidance.
• Maintain employee records and assist with HR compliance activities.
• Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, and HR documentation.
• Plan and coordinate onsite employee appreciation events and engagement activities.
• Assist with timekeeping questions, benefits inquiries, and training logistics.
• Support documentation, attendance tracking, and routine employee matters with escalation when needed.

Skills

Administrative skills

Interpersonal communication

Customer service mindset

Tools

Microsoft Office

Paycom

Job description

The Marek Group is seeking an organized, approachable, and proactive HR & Employee Experience Specialist to serve as the primary onsite HR resource at our headquarters facility. This position supports daily HR administration, employee onboarding, and engagement activities while helping create a positive and welcoming employee experience.Key ResponsibilitiesEmployee Support: Serve as the first point of contact for routine HR questions, employee requests, and assistance with company policies and HR systems.HR Administration: Maintain employee records, coordinate personnel documentation, assist with employment changes, and support HR compliance activities.Onboarding & Offboarding: Coordinate new hire orientation, onboarding paperwork, and employee exit processes in partnership with the HR team.Employee Engagement: Plan and coordinate onsite employee appreciation events, recognition activities, celebrations, and other initiatives in partnership with the Learning & Engagement Manager.HR Coordination: Assist with timekeeping questions, employee communications, benefits inquiries, and training logistics, working closely with the HR Generalist and other HR team members.Employee Relations Support: Assist with documentation, attendance tracking, and routine employee matters, escalating sensitive or complex situations to HR leadership.Qualifications3+ years of experience in Human Resources.Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-service mindset.Ability to handle confidential information professionally and independently.Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Paycom or similar HR systems preferred.Experience supporting a manufacturing and a union environment is a plus.What We're Looking ForSomeone who enjoys working with people, takes initiative, follows through on details, and can balance administrative responsibilities with creating a great employee experience. The ideal candidate is approachable, dependable, and comfortable being the go-to onsite HR resource while collaborating with a broader HR team.This description outlines the primary responsibilities of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties.