Human Resources Generalist

CFS; Fort Atkinson (WI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking an HR Generalist to manage hands-on payroll, benefits, recruiting, onboarding, and employee relations across multiple locations. This role offers exposure to the full HR lifecycle within a growing community-focused business.

You will support a flexible hybrid workplace and contribute to professional development and employee engagement initiatives while maintaining HR data in Paylocity.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of HR experience; 2+ years preferred.
• Experience with payroll processing and HR administration.
• Knowledge of benefits administration, recruiting, and employee relations.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; Associate degree considered.

Responsibilities

• Process full-cycle bi-weekly payroll for ~105 employees using Paylocity.
• Serve as the primary contact for payroll and benefits questions.
• Coordinate benefits administration and liaise with carriers.
• Facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding activities.
• Administer FMLA, enrollments, and exit interviews.
• Support recruiting efforts with postings, offers, and managers coordination.
• Assist with employee engagement and internal communications.
• Maintain HR data within Paylocity.

Skills

HR experience

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

Recruiting

Employee relations

HR operations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Tools

Paylocity

Job description

Looking for a broad HR role where you'll have hands‑on involvement across payroll, benefits, employee relations, recruiting, and HR operations? This is an opportunity to join a growing community‑focused business that invests heavily in its employees, professional development, and the communities it serves.

HR Generalist

Salary: $60,000 - $75,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join a growing organization during an exciting leadership transition with a newly promoted President and returning CFO helping drive future growth
• Work for a recognized Top Workplace with a strong commitment to employee development and engagement
• Gain exposure to the full HR lifecycle, including payroll, benefits, recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and HR administration
• Join an organization with exceptional employee retention and an average tenure of nearly 9 years
• Work closely with leadership and have visibility across multiple business functions
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule
• Play a key role in supporting a growing workforce across seven locations

Key Responsibilities For The HR Generalist

• Process full‑cycle bi‑weekly payroll for approximately 105 employees using Paylocity
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll and benefits‑related questions
• Coordinate benefits administration and act as a liaison with benefit carriers
• Facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding activities
• Administer FMLA, employee enrollments, and exit interviews
• Support recruiting efforts, including job postings, offer creation, and coordination with hiring managers and recruiting partners
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives, internal communications, and milestone recognition programs
• Maintain employee records and HR data within Paylocity

Qualifications For The HR Generalist

• 1+ years of HR experience required; 2+ years preferred
• Experience with payroll processing and HR administration
• Working knowledge of benefits administration, recruiting, and employee relations
• Bachelor's degree preferred; Associate degree considered