HR Generalist

Marathon Electric – Motors and Generators; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Electric – Motors and Generators, now part of WEG, is seeking an HR Generalist II to partner with the HR Manager and site leaders in Wisconsin. You will support performance management, development, and employee engagement initiatives and help deliver programs at the site level.

You will manage inquiries, onboarding, training, and maintain HRIS data integrity, while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Preference for PHR/SCP and HRIS experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field is required or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of HR Generalist experience.
• PHR or SCP certification preferred.
• Ability to problem solve and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Experience with HRIS such as Workday and UKG preferred.
• Union relations experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR generalist support aligned with business objectives and site initiatives.
• Handle employee inquiries, correspondence, and department administration.
• Facilitate new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Support compensation, benefits, leave, and performance management processes.
• Collaborate with union reps to interpret and enforce the collective bargaining agreement.
• Recruit, interview, and assist managers to fill openings with required skills.

Skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business or related field

PHR or SCP certification preferred

Tools

Workday

UKG

Job description

Since 1913, Marathon Electric has been dedicated to providing customers with quality motors and generators for targeted applications. Marathon Electric became part of WEG Group in 2024. Founded in 1961, WEG is a global electric-electronic equipment company, operating mainly in the capital goods sector with solutions in electric machines, automation, and paints for several sectors, including infrastructure, steel, pulp and paper, oil and gas, and mining, among many others. WEG stands out in innovation by constantly developing solutions to meet the major trends in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and electric mobility. With manufacturing units in 12 countries and present in more than 135 countries, WEG has more than 40,000 employees worldwide.

Position Summary

The HR Generalist II will work together with the HR Manager to integrate business objectives with our people strategy and initiatives. Support the impact of our employee programs including performance management, development, and engagement initiatives. Work with leaders to understand and articulate employee engagement feedback and data to enhance overall culture and work environment. Partner with site leads to ensure new tools/programs are delivered, and action plans are communicated and implemented at the site level.

Major Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include employee inquiries, correspondence, and departmental administration, i.e., basic employee questions, organizational change administration, vacancy analysis, performance review support, etc.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Facilitate new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Collaborate with union representatives to interpret and enforce the collective bargaining agreement.
• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.
• Ensures compliance with company policies and practices
• Lead Safety, Social, and Improvement Committees.
• Develop any necessary reports from HRIS for surveys, reports, internal and external data requests, etc. Own data integrity and processing in HRIS.
• Partner with managers on employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Other duties as outlined or needed for success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent experience
• 5+years Human Resources Generalist experience
• PHR or SCP certification preferred
• Must have the ability to problem solve and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Must have the ability to work independently and with a Team
• Experience with Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), such as Workday and UKG, preferred
• Union Relations experience, preferred

Founded in 1961, WEG is a global electric-electronic equipment company, operating mainly in the capital goods sector with solutions in electric machines, automation and paints for several sectors, including infrastructure, steel, pulp and paper, oil and gas, mining, among many others. WEG stands out in innovation by constantly developing solutions to meet the major trends in energy efficiency, renewable energy and electric mobility. With manufacturing units in 17 countries and present in more than 135 countries, the company has more than 45,000 employees worldwide.

WEG’s net revenue reached R$ 32.5 billion in 2023, 52.9% from outside Brazil.

Industrial Electro-Electronic Equipment

This area includes electric motors, drives and industrial automation equipment and services, and maintenance services. Electric motors and other related equipment find applications in practically all industrial segments, in equipment such as compressors, pumps and fans, for example.

Energy Generation, Transmission and Distribution (GTD)

Products and services included in this area are electric generators for hydraulic and thermal power plants (biomass), hydro turbines (small hydroelectric plants or PCH, and hydroelectric generators or CGH)), wind turbines, transformers, substations, control panels and system integration services.

Commercial and Appliance Motors

In this business area, our focus is the market of single phase motors for durable consumer goods, such as washing machines, air conditioners, water pumps, among others.

Paints and Varnishes

In this area, which includes liquid paints, powder paints, and electro-insulating varnishes, we have a very clear focus on industrial applications in Brazil and are expanding to Latin America and other regions.