HR Generalist

CFS; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Flexible, family-friendly environment

Learning AI tools

Job summary

CFS in Madison, Wisconsin is seeking an HR professional to support payroll implementation and HR operations. You will help with onboarding, attendance, and records management while leveraging AI tools to improve HR processes. This role emphasizes work-life balance and a flexible, family-friendly environment.

The position offers exposure to payroll systems like ADP and UKG, with a strong emphasis on Excel reporting and daily HR support for managers and staff.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of HR experience preferred.
• Open to candidates with accounting or payroll backgrounds.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort learning new systems.
• Experience with HRIS or payroll software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with payroll implementation and transition from ADP to UKG.
• Manage attendance tracking and support supervisors with daily attendance reporting.
• Coordinate onboarding activities and prepare new hire documentation.
• Maintain employee records and HRIS data integrity.
• Provide day-to-day HR support to employees and managers.
• Create and manage reports using Excel and HR systems.
• Utilize AI tools, including Claude, to support HR processes and efficiencies.

Skills

HR experience

Excel skills

Adaptability

Payroll systems

Tools

UKG

ADP

HRIS

Job description

• Supportive and approachable leadership team
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance
• Opportunity to learn new systems and technology, including AI tools
• Variety in day-to-day responsibilities with exposure to HR, payroll, systems, and onboarding
• Stable organization with long-tenured employees
• Flexible and family-oriented environment when needed

Salary: $50,000-$65,000

About The Company

• Business casual dress code
• Updated, modern office space
• Supportive and approachable leadership team
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance
• Opportunity to learn new systems and technology, including AI tools
• Variety in day-to-day responsibilities with exposure to HR, payroll, systems, and onboarding
• Stable organization with long-tenured employees
• Flexible and family-oriented environment when needed

What You'll Be Doing

• Assist with payroll implementation and transition from ADP to UKG
• Manage attendance tracking and support supervisors with daily attendance reporting
• Coordinate onboarding activities and prepare new hire documentation
• Maintain employee records and HRIS data integrity
• Provide day-to-day HR support to employees and managers
• Create and manage reports using Excel and HR systems
• Utilize AI tools, including Claude, to support HR processes and efficiencies

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of HR experience preferred
• Open to candidates with accounting or payroll backgrounds who enjoy working with people
• Strong Excel skills and comfort learning new systems
• Experience working in an HRIS or payroll system

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