HR Generalist

CFS; Fort Atkinson (WI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS, located in Fort Atkinson, WI, is seeking an HR professional to manage biweekly payroll for 105+ employees and serve as the main HR contact for benefits, policies, and employee questions. The role includes onboarding, leave management, and supporting recruitment with hiring managers.

The ideal candidate has 1+ years in HR, payroll experience with Paylocity, and an Associate degree. A hybrid schedule is offered with partial remote days.

Qualifications

• 1+ years HR experience in payroll, benefits or HRIS.
• Experience with payroll processing and benefits administration preferred.
• Associate degree is required; Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle biweekly payroll for 105+ employees using Paylocity.
• Serve as primary contact for payroll, benefits, HR policies, and HR needs.
• Coordinate benefits enrollments and employee leave administration including FMLA.

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

HRIS Systems

HR experience

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Paylocity

HRIS

Job description

Location: Fort Atkinson, WI

Salary: $60,000 – $75,000 Base + Discretionary Bonus

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join a growing, community-focused institution that has been recognized as a Top Workplace in 2025 for its commitment to employee development and workplace culture.
• Be part of an exciting time of growth with new leadership and continued expansion across the organization.
• Work in a family-focused culture with an average employee tenure of 9+ years, highlighting strong employee engagement and retention.
• Support a team of 105+ employees while owning a broad HR function with visibility across the organization.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule with 3–4 days onsite and the ability to work remotely 1–2 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle biweekly payroll for 105+ employees through Paylocity, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Serve as the main point of contact for employee questions related to payroll, benefits, HR policies, and general HR needs.
• Partner with benefits carriers, manage benefits enrollments, and assist with employee leave administration including FMLA.
• Coordinate onboarding, new hire orientation, exit interviews, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Support recruiting efforts including job postings, candidate sourcing, offer creation, and partnering with hiring managers.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of HR experience required; internship experience will be considered for entry-level candidates.
• Experience with payroll processing, benefits administration, and HRIS systems preferred.
• Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred