HR Generalist

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) match

PTO

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee is seeking an HR Generalist to provide broad HR support across recruitment, employee relations, benefits, payroll, HR systems, records, and communications.

Partner with the Director of HR and program leaders to staffing needs, enhance the employee experience, and promote our mission as a committed, mission-driven employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, communications, or a related field required.
• 2–5 years of HR or recruitment experience required.
• Experience using applicant tracking, HRIS, payroll, or other web-based HR systems preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and minimum liability insurance on vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR Administrative Support: Support the day-to-day operations of the HR Department, including employee records, communications, projects, events, and department initiatives.
• Partner Across Core HR Functions: Work with the Director of HR on payroll, benefits administration, employee relations, recruitment, engagement and initiatives that strengthen the Agency's culture.
• Administer Payroll and Benefits: Support payroll processing, benefits administration, enrollment changes, vendor coordination, reporting, and employee queries.
• Coordinate Recruitment and Candidate Pipelines: Post opportunities, review applications, coordinate interviews, onboarding, and build a strong candidate pipeline.
• Strengthen External Partnerships: Develop relationships with schools, career programs, and community organizations to support recruitment.

Skills

Recruitment

Employee relations

HR coordination

Payroll knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, communications, or related field

Tools

ATS

HRIS

Payroll systems

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Job description

Who We Are

Catholic Charities has been serving individuals and families across southeast Wisconsin since 1920. Inspired by Catholic social teaching, we believe every person deserves to be treated with dignity, compassion, and respect. Our programs provide professional, compassionate human services to children, families, and adults who are seeking support, stability, and hope in the midst of life's challenges. Join an organization where mission, professionalism, and service come together to make a difference in people's lives. Catholic Charities has been recognized by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel as a Top Workplace annually since 2020.

What You'll Do

As the Human Resources Generalist, you will provide broad HR support across recruitment, employee relations, benefits, payroll, HR systems, records, and employee communications. This position will work closely with the Director of Human Resources and program leaders to support staffing needs, strengthen the employee experience, and promote Catholic Charities as a mission-driven employer of choice.

• Provide HR Administrative Support: Support the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Department, including employee records, communications, projects, events, and department initiatives.
• Partner Across Core HR Functions: Work collaboratively with the Director of Human Resources on payroll, benefits administration, employee relations, recruitment, employee engagement, and initiatives that strengthen the Agency's culture and employee brand.
• Administer Payroll and Benefits: Support payroll processing, benefits administration, employee enrollment and changes, vendor coordination, reporting, and timely response to employee questions related to pay, benefits, and HR programs.
• Coordinate Recruitment and Candidate Pipelines: Support full-cycle recruitment by posting opportunities, reviewing applications and resumes, coordinating interviews, communicating with candidates, supporting onboarding, maintaining accurate employee files, and conducting outreach to local colleges and universities to build a strong pipeline of potential candidates.
• Strengthen External Partnerships: Develop and maintain relationships with schools, career programs, community organizations, and other partners to increase awareness of Catholic Charities and support recruitment and outreach efforts.

Salary & Benefits

$49,00-$55,000, depending on experience.

Catholic Charities offers a competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.

• Competitive health, dental and vision insurance
• 403(b) Retirement with a 2% match and 4% annual contribution
• Generous PTO structure and 11 paid holidays
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Business casual dress every day and casual Fridays!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, communications, or a related field required.
• 2 to 5 years of previous experience in human resources or recruitment
• Experience using applicant tracking, HRIS, payroll, or other web-based HR systems preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, required.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and minimum liability insurance on vehicle required.

Why Join Us?

At Catholic Charities, your work will directly support the employees who carry out our mission every day. As the Human Resources Generalist, you will play an important role in recruiting talented team members, supporting staff with professionalism and compassion, and helping sustain a workplace culture rooted in dignity, collaboration, and service. This is a meaningful in-office opportunity to grow your HR skills while contributing to an organization that makes a real difference in the lives of individuals and families across southeastern Wisconsin.