HR GENERALIST

Advanced-Building-Corporation; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced-Building-Corporation is seeking an HR professional to manage employee lifecycle, compliance, and benefits across field and office teams in Madison, Wisconsin. The role focuses on recruitment, onboarding, orientation, promotions, transfers, performance documentation, and offboarding.

You will partner with hiring managers to ensure postings and interviews align with company standards, administer E-Verify and background checks, maintain HRIS records, and support payroll processing while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of progressive HR administration experience.
• Familiarity with federal and state employment laws and AAPs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle HR processes from recruitment to offboarding.
• Partner with managers on job postings, interviews, and selection.
• Administer E-Verify, background checks, and credential tracking for field staff.
• Maintain HRIS records and generate regular HR metrics.

Skills

HR policy

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Data analysis

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

E-Verify

Background checks

Payroll software

Job description

Description

Employee Lifecycle Management

• Manage full-cycle HR processes including recruitment, onboarding, orientation, promotions, transfers, performance documentation, and offboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to ensure job postings, interviews, and selection processes align with company standards and legal requirements.
• Facilitate new hire paperwork, E-Verify, background checks, and credential tracking for field employees utilizing HRIS.

HR Compliance & Regulatory Requirements

• Administer and ensure compliance with FMLA, ADA, and other leave programs; track leave usage, maintain documentation, and communicate with employees and supervisors.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including wage and hour, recordkeeping, and construction-specific labor regulations.
• Draft, update, and maintain AAPs, including data analysis, reporting, and audit preparation.
• Support annual EEO-1 reporting and other required compliance submissions.

Benefits Administration

• Manage annual and ongoing benefit enrollments, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental plans.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding benefit questions, eligibility, coverage changes, and enrollment support.
• Coordinate with benefit brokers and carriers to ensure accurate plan setup, timely updates, and resolution of employee issues.
• Maintain accurate benefit records in the HRIS and ensure timely transmission of enrollment data to carriers.
• Partner with brokers to prepare for annual renewals, including reviewing plan performance, analyzing cost changes, evaluating options, and supporting leadership decision-making.
• Assist with compliance requirements related to benefits, including ACA reporting, COBRA notifications, and required plan documentation.
• Monitor benefit deductions, eligibility changes, and qualifying life events to ensure accurate payroll processing and compliance.

Safety & Workforce Support

• Partner with Safety leadership to reinforce OSHA compliance, incident reporting, workers’ compensation processes, and safety training documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of certifications, safety trainings, and jobsite requirements.
• Assist with return-to-work programs and modified duty assignments.

HRIS & Data Management

• Maintain and update the HRIS to ensure accurate employee records, job changes, compensation updates, and reporting.
• Generate regular HR metrics and dashboards (turnover, headcount, demographics, training completion, etc.).
• Support payroll with timely and accurate personnel changes and documentation.

Employee Relations & Culture

• Serve as a resource for employees and supervisors regarding policies, procedures, and conflict resolution.
• Support investigations, documentation, and follow-up related to employee concerns or policy violations.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and safety-focused workplace culture across field and office environments.

Training & Development

• Coordinate required compliance trainings, safety trainings, and professional development opportunities.
• Assist in developing and updating HR policies, handbooks, and job descriptions.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Human Resources or related field preferred
• 3+ years of progress experience in HR administration
• Working knowledge of Federal and State Employment Law
• Experience with AAPs preferred