Human Resources Generalist

JR Metal Works LLC; Kewaunee (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid jury duty

Employee discount

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Retirement plan

Job summary

JR Metal Works LLC is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support the full employee lifecycle, from recruiting and onboarding through development, performance, and offboarding. This onsite role in Kewaunee, WI partners closely with the People and Performance Lead, employees, managers, and leadership to keep HR processes organized, responsive, and aligned with JRMW’s culture and values.

You will help coordinate day-to-day HR activities, maintain accurate records, and support managers and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of HR experience preferred.
• HR degree, certification, or related education preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable handling confidential employee information.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to build trust and work effectively with employees at all levels.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of employment practices, HR processes, and compliance.
• Experience with HRIS systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR information.
• Assist employees and managers with HR questions, policies, benefits, and day-to-day needs.
• Support performance reviews, employee development, recognition, and engagement initiatives.
• Assist with employee relations, performance concerns, and documentation.
• Coordinate leave of absence, attendance, and other employee processes.
• Help maintain HR policies, procedures, forms, and compliance requirements.
• Support benefits administration, open enrollment, and employee communications.
• Maintain HR systems and records, including BambooHR and other company systems.
• Assist with training coordination, tracking, and employee development programs.
• Support offboarding and termination processes.
• Collect and maintain HR metrics related to hiring, turnover, attendance, performance, and engagement.
• Partner with managers and leadership to improve the overall employee experience.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organized

Detail-oriented

Confidential handling

Education

HR degree or related education

Tools

BambooHR

HRIS

Job description

JR Metal Works LLC is hiring a Human Resources Generalist to support the full employee lifecycle, from recruiting and onboarding through development, performance, and offboarding. This onsite role in Kewaunee, WI partners closely with the People and Performance Lead, employees, managers, and leadership to keep HR processes organized, responsive, and aligned with JRMW’s culture and values.

As an HR Generalist, you will help coordinate day-to-day HR activities, maintain accurate records, and support managers and employees with questions and documentation. You will also contribute to HR systems and reporting so leadership has clear insight into hiring, turnover, attendance, performance, and engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding activities
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR information
• Assist employees and managers with HR questions, policies, benefits, and day-to-day needs
• Support performance reviews, employee development, recognition, and engagement initiatives
• Assist with employee relations, performance concerns, and documentation
• Coordinate leave of absence, attendance, and other employee processes
• Help maintain HR policies, procedures, forms, and compliance requirements
• Support benefits administration, open enrollment, and employee communications
• Maintain HR systems and records, including BambooHR and other company systems
• Assist with training coordination, tracking, and employee development programs
• Support offboarding and termination processes
• Collect and maintain HR metrics related to hiring, turnover, attendance, performance, and engagement
• Partner with managers and leadership to improve the overall employee experience

Qualifications

• 2+ years of HR experience preferred
• HR degree, certification, or related education preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable handling confidential employee information
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to build trust and work effectively with employees at all levels
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of employment practices, HR processes, and compliance
• Experience with HRIS systems preferred
• Positive, solutions-focused mindset

Compensation and Schedule

• Pay: From $22.00 per hour
• Expected hours: 40.0 per week
• Work location: In person
• Location: Kewaunee, WI

Benefits

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid jury duty
• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan