HR Generalist

Align Search Partners; Town of Oconomowoc (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Align Search Partners is seeking an HR Generalist to join a growing manufacturing company in Wisconsin. The role supports daily HR operations, employee relations, payroll administration, and workforce management while partnering closely with plant leadership and employees.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, bilingual (English/Spanish), and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, building strong relationships across all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR Generalist experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Bilingual – English/Spanish
• Experience with payroll administration and HRIS systems
• Knowledge of employment laws, HR policies, and compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting hourly employees and plant leadership preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, handle confidential information, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for employee questions, concerns, and day-to-day needs.
• Lead and assist with employee relations investigations, documentation, conflict resolution, and corrective actions.
• Coach and support frontline supervisors on performance management, disciplinary actions, and employee engagement.
• Build strong partnerships with Operations and Talent Acquisition to support staffing needs, employee retention, and workforce initiatives.
• Assist with implementing and communicating company policies, procedures, and workplace expectations.
• Administer payroll, ensuring accurate timekeeping, payroll processing, and coordination with staffing partners.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and company policies.
• Support recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and new hire orientation.
• Assist with benefits administration, leave management, employee training, and other HR initiatives.

Job description

We are seeking an HR Generalist to join a growing manufacturing company. This position will support daily HR operations, employee relations, payroll administration, and workforce management while partnering closely with plant leadership and employees.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys building strong relationships across all levels of the organization.

Bilingual – English/Spanish is a requirement

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for employee questions, concerns, and day-to-day needs.
• Lead and assist with employee relations investigations, documentation, conflict resolution, and corrective actions.
• Coach and support frontline supervisors on performance management, disciplinary actions, and employee engagement.
• Build strong partnerships with Operations and Talent Acquisition to support staffing needs, employee retention, and workforce initiatives.
• Assist with implementing and communicating company policies, procedures, and workplace expectations.
• Administer payroll, ensuring accurate timekeeping, payroll processing, and coordination with staffing partners.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and company policies.
• Support recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and new hire orientation.
• Assist with benefits administration, leave management, employee training, and other HR initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR Generalist or related Human Resources experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong employee relations experience, including investigations, corrective actions, and conflict resolution.
• Must be Bilingual – English/Spanish
• Experience with payroll administration and HRIS systems
• Knowledge of employment laws, HR policies, and compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting hourly employees and plant leadership preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, handle confidential information, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.