Human Resources Generalist

YMCA of the Chippewa Valley; Eau Claire, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Discounts on programs and services

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

YMCA of the Chippewa Valley is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support the full employee lifecycle—from recruiting and onboarding to performance management and employee relations—across the Chippewa Valley association. This 40 hour/week, full-time role partners with the Director of HR and managers, uses UKG Ready, and aims to enhance the employee experience while upholding the YMCA’s values.

The position offers a salary of $50,000 to $60,000 per year and a benefits package including

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field.
• At least 3 years of progressive HR experience in an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner role.
• Working knowledge of employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, performance management, benefits, compensation, and HR compliance.
• Strong communication, organization, follow-through, problem-solving, and process-improvement skills.
• The ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and care.
• Preferred: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a knowledgeable, approachable HR resource for employees and managers.
• Coach leaders on employee relations, performance expectations, documentation, feedback, and accountability.
• Partner with hiring managers to create effective job postings, support interviews, coordinate selection activities, and improve the candidate/new hire experience.
• Support onboarding, performance review cycles, benefits and compensation processes, leave of absence administration, HR compliance, and staff communications.
• Use UKG Ready and other HR tools to improve workflows, forms, reporting, permissions, and employee-facing processes.
• Lead or coordinate assigned HR projects that strengthen the employee, manager, hiring, onboarding, and offboarding experience.

Skills

HR experience

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR preferred

Tools

UKG Ready

Job description

YMCA of the Chippewa Valley, Chippewa Falls YMCA, Eau Claire Downtown YMCA, Eau Claire South YMCA

Job Type:

Full Time

Wage:

$50,000-$60,000/year

Shift Availability:

40 Hour Week

About the Role

Bring your HR expertise to a mission-driven team that strengthens kids, families, employees, and the Chippewa Valley community every day!

The YMCA of the Chippewa Valley is looking for a people-centered, solutions-focused Human Resources Generalist to help create an outstanding employee experience across our association. In this role, you’ll partner closely with the Director of Human Resources, managers, and staff to support the full employee lifecycle—from recruiting and onboarding to performance management, employee relations, HR systems, and process improvement.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

You’ll make a meaningful impact by supporting the staff who deliver YMCA programs and services throughout the community.

You’ll be a trusted HR partner who helps managers lead well, communicate clearly, and build strong teams.

You’ll have the opportunity to improve HR processes, strengthen systems, and shape practical solutions that make work easier for employees and leaders.

You’ll join an organization guided by caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

What You’ll Do:

Serve as a knowledgeable, approachable HR resource for employees and managers.

Coach leaders on employee relations, performance expectations, documentation, feedback, and accountability.

Partner with hiring managers to create effective job postings, support interviews, coordinate selection activities, and improve the candidate/new hire experience.

Support onboarding, performance review cycles, benefits and compensation processes, leave of absence administration, HR compliance, and staff communications.

Use UKG Ready and other HR tools to improve workflows, forms, reporting, permissions, and employee-facing processes.

Lead or coordinate assigned HR projects that strengthen the employee, manager, hiring, onboarding, and offboarding experience.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re energized by people, purpose, systems, and service, we’d love to meet you. Bring your HR skills to the YMCA of the Chippewa Valley and help us continue to build a workplace where staff feel supported, leaders feel equipped, and our mission comes to life every day.

Key Qualifications

What You’ll Bring (Required):

A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

At least 3 years of progressive HR experience, ideally in an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner role.

Working knowledge of employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, performance management, benefits, compensation, and HR compliance.

Strong communication, organization, follow-through, problem-solving, and process-improvement skills.

The ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and care.

Preferred: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification; experience with UKG Ready or another HRIS/HCM system; and experience improving HR workflows or performance-management programs.

Full-Time Employee Benefits

• FREE YMCA Membership (includes Household Membership)
• Discounts on YMCA programs and services for you and your household

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible schedules for work-life harmony
• Competitive paid time off program

Professional Growth

• Paid trainings & certifications (CPR, First Aid, YMCA Leadership)
• Gain valuable experience in customer service, problem solving, and people skills
• Strong employer retirement contribution (12% after qualifying)

Family Support

• Incredible discounts on Child Care Center, School Age Child Care, Camp Manitou & Summer Day Camps

Community & Connections

• Build lasting relationships with members and staff
• Connect and make a difference in your community