HR Generalist

The Gund Company; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

ESOP

401(k) match

Job summary

The Gund Company is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join a people-first culture in Wisconsin. This role reports to the Regional HR Business Partner and supports plant operations and corporate HR initiatives, focusing on employee relations, onboarding, investigations, and policy consistency.

Key duties include managing employee relations cases, coordinating onboarding, and providing day-to-day HR guidance while ensuring confidentiality and compliance across the site.

Qualifications

• Experience handling employee relations cases from intake to resolution.
• Knowledge of workplace investigations and HR compliance practices.
• Ability to coordinate onboarding and ensure policy consistency.
• Strong communication, organization, and confidentiality skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee relations cases with documentation and follow-up.
• Coordinate onboarding activities for new hires.
• Provide day-to-day HR guidance to plant operations and corporate HR.
• Support confidentiality and compliance in HR processes.
• Conduct workplace investigations related to policy or conduct.

Skills

Employee relations

Workplace investigations

HR compliance

Onboarding

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Description

The Gund Company is growing and has an opportunity for an experienced HR Generalist to join our people-first culture!

Job Type

Full-time

HR Generalist

We are looking for an experienced HR Generalist who will report to the Regional Human Resources Business Partner and serve as a key support resource for both plant operations and corporate HR initiatives. In this role, you will help create positive employee experience by handling employee relations matters, supporting workplace investigations, coordinating onboarding, and ensuring consistent application of company policies and practices across the site.

What You’ll Do

• Manage employee relations cases from intake through resolution with clear documentation and follow-up.
• Coordinate onboarding activities and help ensure a smooth start for new hires.
• Support plant operations with day-to-day HR guidance while collaborating with corporate HR on programs, processes, and compliance priorities.
• Provide day-to-day HR support to employees and managers while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.
• Conduct workplace investigations involving policy, conduct, attendance, or related employee concerns.
• Partner with plant leaders to address attendance and timekeeping issues and support corrective action processes.

Why Join The Gund Company?

• Pay Range: $80,000–$90,000 annually
• 30% employee-owned ESOP
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and disability
• 401(k) with 50% employer match up to 6%
• A values-driven, highly engaged, world-class workplace culture

Requirements

We’re looking for someone with:

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three or more years of HR experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, workplace investigations, and HR compliance practices.
• Excellent communication, organization, and judgment when handling confidential matters.
• Experience with HRIS systems; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Salary Description

$80,000-$90,000