HR Leader, High-Volume Distribution Center

Generac Power Systems Inc.; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Power Systems Inc. is seeking a hands-on HR Manager to support our fast-paced, high-volume distribution center in Wisconsin.

You will partner with site leadership, drive engagement, ensure compliance, and enable strong operational performance through strategic HR execution at the distribution center. You will lead employee relations, workforce planning, and high-volume hiring while coaching managers, implementing HR programs, and fostering a positive workplace culture that aligns with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business or equivalent experience.
• 5 years of progressive HR management experience.
• Experience supporting HR in a high-volume Distribution Center or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with distribution center leaders to align people strategy with business goals.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and operations leaders in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Lead employee relations efforts, including coaching, investigations, and issue resolution.
• Apply HR policies and practices consistently across the site.
• Support high-volume hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning for hourly and salaried roles.
• Drive performance management, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Monitor headcount, turnover, attendance, and staffing trends to support labor planning.
• Partner with leaders on training needs, onboarding, compliance, safety, and development programs.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition, Benefits, Compensation, Payroll, and Communications to deliver HR programs effectively.
• Lead engagement and retention efforts to build a strong workplace culture.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and workplace standards.
• Support compensation and payroll processes with accuracy and timeliness.
• Provide HR leadership during organizational change, staffing shifts, and process improvements.
• Lead HR projects, manage timelines, and drive execution across key initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and site performance.
• Lead and develop the HR team while setting clear expectations and priorities.
• Manage performance through coaching, feedback, recognition, and corrective action, as needed.

Skills

Employee relations

HR policy compliance

Workforce planning

Performance management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business or relevant equivalent experience

Job description

Generac Power Systems Inc. is seeking a hands-on HR Manager to support our fast-paced, high-volume distribution center in Wisconsin.

You will partner with site leadership, drive engagement, ensure compliance, and enable strong operational performance through strategic HR execution at the distribution center. You will lead employee relations, workforce planning, and high-volume hiring while coaching managers, implementing HR programs, and fostering a positive workplace culture that aligns with