HR Manager (No Direct Reports)

The Employee Connect; Town of Plymouth (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Employee Connect is recruiting a Human Resources Manager for our Plymouth, WI location. This onsite, full-time role leads the HR function with focus on recruiting, onboarding, compliance, benefits, and employee wellbeing.

You will engage with board members, management, and staff to drive positive culture, manage HR processes, including disciplinary actions and annual reviews, and ensure legal compliance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of general HR experience.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification.
• Bachelor's degree or above.
• Experience in recruiting and onboarding, talent management, and performance management.
• Strong knowledge of HR laws, compliance, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all organizational levels.
• Leadership ability, including conflict resolution.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee issues professionally.

Responsibilities

• Scout candidates for full-time and seasonal positions through job fairs and other recruiting channels.
• Interview and evaluate applicants and manage candidates through full-cycle recruiting.
• Schedule interviews with internal teams, board members, and other steps as needed.
• Plan and manage an annual job fair.
• Establish and manage onboarding and new employee orientation, including 30, 60, and 90 day check-ins.
• Foster positive employee relations and organizational culture.
• Recommend HR policies for hiring, training, compensation, benefits, and employee relations.
• Design and monitor HR functions for permanent and seasonal employees.
• Oversee disciplinary meetings, terminations, investigations, and exit interviews.
• Handle grievances and complaints confidentially and maintain employee records.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and administer benefits eligibility, enrollment, and termination.
• Manage workers' compensation claims, safety follow-up, and provider relations.
• Update and distribute employee manuals, including state-specific versions.
• Monitor time tracking, manage the year-end performance review process, and lead goal setting.
• Support department leads with scheduling and annual reviews, and participate in occasional weekend events supporting seasonal staffing.

Skills

Recruiting

Onboarding

Employee relations

HR compliance

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or above

Tools

ADP

Job description

Human Resources Manager (No Direct Reports)

Location: Plymouth, WI

Shift/Schedule: Full-time, onsite

About the Role

A well-established employer is looking for a dedicated Human Resources Manager to lead its HR function. This full-time, onsite role focuses on recruiting, hiring and onboarding, employee wellness and retention, compliance, benefits, and leave administration. The role has no direct reports and is a strong opportunity for someone ready to take the next step in their career and put their stamp on things.

The strong candidate is a natural leader with excellent interpersonal skills who can engage effectively with a board of directors, upper management, employees, and external candidates.

This is a permanent, direct-hire opportunity presented by The Employee Connect. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly to review the role, answer questions, and discuss next steps in the interview process.

Key Responsibilities

• Scout candidates for full-time and seasonal positions through job fairs and other recruiting channels
• Interview and evaluate applicants and manage candidates through full-cycle recruiting
• Schedule interviews with internal teams, board members, and other steps as needed
• Plan and manage an annual job fair
• Establish and manage onboarding and new employee orientation, including 30, 60, and 90 day check-ins
• Foster positive employee relations and organizational culture
• Recommend HR policies for hiring, training, compensation, benefits, and employee relations
• Design and monitor HR functions for permanent and seasonal employees
• Oversee disciplinary meetings, terminations, investigations, and exit interviews
• Handle grievances and complaints confidentially and maintain employee records
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and administer benefits eligibility, enrollment, and termination
• Manage workers' compensation claims, safety follow-up, and provider relations
• Update and distribute employee manuals, including state-specific versions
• Monitor time tracking, manage the year-end performance review process, and lead goal setting
• Support department leads with scheduling and annual reviews, and participate in occasional weekend events supporting seasonal staffing

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of general HR experience
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification
• Bachelor's degree or above
• Experience in recruiting and onboarding, talent management, and performance management
• Strong knowledge of HR laws, compliance, and best practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all organizational levels
• Leadership ability, including conflict resolution
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee issues professionally

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced or seasonal environment
• Scheduling experience
• ADP experience

Screening Questions

1. How many years of HR experience do you have, and do you hold SHRM-CP or PHR?
2. Do you have experience with full-cycle recruiting and onboarding?
3. Are you able to work onsite in Plymouth, WI?