HR Generalist — Benefits & Employee Experience

Washington County; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 69,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington County in West Bend, Wisconsin is seeking an HR Generalist-Benefits to oversee benefits administration, recruitment, employee relations, and compliance. You will support county employees across HR functions, with focus on benefit enrollment, vendor coordination, and wellness initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field and at least two years of HR admin experience, plus a valid Wisconsin driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR management, business administration, or related field.
• At least two years of HR administration experience.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee benefit administration, enrollment, COBRA, and monthly billing.
• Coordinate recruitment activities with departments and managers.
• Support employee relations and performance management.
• Deliver employee training and onboarding programs.
• Ensure HR compliance and maintain records.
• Respond to HR inquiries and manage benefit invoices.
• Assist with wellness initiatives and department goals.

Skills

HR administration

Recruitment

Employee relations

Benefits administration

HRIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR management / business administration

Tools

HRIS software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Washington County in West Bend, Wisconsin is seeking an HR Generalist-Benefits to oversee benefits administration, recruitment, employee relations, and compliance. You will support county employees across HR functions, with focus on benefit enrollment, vendor coordination, and wellness initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in HR or related field and at least two years of HR admin experience, plus a valid Wisconsin driver's license.