Human Resources Generalist

KrocQuincy; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Full health coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Competitive compensation

Job summary

The Salvation Army of Dane County is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support employees, build relationships, and advance HR programs in our Madison, WI operation.

Responsibilities include coordination of recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and benefits communications, while partnering with Divisional HR to ensure policy compliance and effective HR service delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field.
• Three years HR experience with management.
• Wisconsin driver's license with clearance to drive (per TSA requirements).

Responsibilities

• Serve as local HR Generalist aligned with Divisional HR policies.
• Oversee recruitment, posting coordination, interview logistics, and hiring documents.
• Ensure consistent onboarding for new hires with orientation and system access.
• Provide guidance on hiring practices, performance management, and employee relations issues.
• Coordinate with Divisional HR on escalated employee matters and investigations.
• Process promotions, transfers, wage adjustments, and terminations.
• Assist with leaves of absence, including FMLA and personal leaves.
• Support benefits communications and open enrollment.
• Develop local HR procedures and training for managers to ensure compliance.
• Conduct exit interviews and report findings to Divisional HR.
• Report work-related injuries to Divisional HR as required.
• Lead development/revisions of local job descriptions and org charts.
• Participate in organizational planning to align workforce with program goals.
• Lead the Staff Engagement Committee and plan recognition activities.
• Manage HR budgets for training and staffing projections.
• Maintain confidential personnel records and required documentation.

Skills

HR Generalist

Employee relations

Onboarding

Recruitment coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

Put your Human Resources experience to work for a mission that matters! We're looking for a Human Resources Generalist who is passionate about supporting employees, building strong relationships, and making a difference every day.

Job Objective:

Serves as the local HR Generalist for The Salvation Army of Dane County. Oversees and administers all local human resources functions, ensures compliance with Salvation Army policies and applicable employment laws, and provides guidance and support to supervisors and employees. Balances day-to-day HR operations with higher-level planning, training, and employee relations oversight, while coordinating closely with Divisional Human Resources.

Essential Functions:

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Serves as the local Human Resources Generalist, providing oversight and administration of HR functions in alignment with Divisional HR policies and procedures. Serves as a point of contact for employee questions regarding policies, procedures, and workplace concerns.
• Oversees recruitment and hiring processes, including coordinating with Divisional HR for job postings, interview coordination, candidate communication, and hiring documentation.
• Ensures consistent onboarding for all new hires, including orientation, how to access email and other relevant systems, policy and ethics acknowledgement, etc.
• Provides guidance to supervisors on hiring practices, interview standards, position requirements, employee relations issues, corrective action, performance management and workplace concerns.
• Coordinates with Divisional HR on escalated or complex employee matters, investigations, or corrective actions .
• Processes employee status changes including promotions, transfers, wage adjustment, and terminations.
• Assists Divisional HR with information for leaves of absence, including FMLA and Personal leaves.
• Works with Divisional HR on benefits-related communications, including new enrollments and open enrollment.
• Provides training, support, and oversight to ensure effective HR service delivery. Develops and implements local HR procedures and training opportunities for managers to promote consistency and compliance.
• Conducts exit interviews with employees who leave voluntarily, and shares information with Divisional HR.
• Ensures work-related injuries are timely and properly reported to Chesterfield and Divisional HR as required.
• Leads the development and revision of local job descriptions to ensure they accurately reflect the duties and needs of each position as needed. Updates local organizational charts to correspond with staffing changes.
• Participates in organizational strategic planning, providing HR perspective to align workforce capacity with program goals and financial resources.
• Leads the local Staff Engagement Committee, including planning employee recognition and engagement activities.
• Manages HR-related budgets for training, forecasting costs for staffing, engagement and administrative needs.
• Maintains local accurate, confidential personnel records and tracks required documentation.

Minimum Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

Education: Bachelors in HR or related field

Experience: Three years experience in Human Resources, with management experience. - Or - Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications: Valid Wisconsin driver's license with clearance to drive through TSA insurance.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

Who we are:

Our Mission: The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Our message is based on the Bible. Our ministry is motivated by the love of God. Our mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human need in His name without discrimination.

Why work for us?

The Salvation Army's brand promises to Do the Most Good - and it's our employees that help us get there. At every level, you can have a real impact on your community through the work done inside our walls every day.

We are as impassioned about our employees as we are about our mission to help anyone in need without discrimination. Our culture reflects this quality, which makes our offices a seriously great place to work. Just walk inside our doors and you’ll quickly see that our employees are proud to support programs that make a difference.

The Salvation Army recognizes that peace of mind is important to employees and their families. Because of this, we offer:

• Flexible schedules and a casual dress environment
• Generous paid time off benefits (vacation, sick time, personal time, and 11 paid holidays)
• Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 support, resources, and referrals to help you in your work and personal life
• Discounts available for pet insurance, auto insurance, and home insurance

Full-time employees scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week will be eligible for full benefits, including health, dental, vision and hearing benefits, basic and voluntary life benefits, holiday pay and paid time off, which is pro-rated based on their regularly scheduled work week.

Exempt Employees: Health, dental, vision, and hearing benefits, as well as basic and voluntary life benefits, will begin on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment.

Other Benefits and Perks Offered:

• Work-life balance,
• Full health coverage,
• Time off benefits,
• Retirement
• Competitive compensation

Compensation :

At The Salvation Army - We honor the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We are dedicated to fair pay practices, ensuring equal compensation for equal work, regardless of gender, race, or other factors.

Be part of something meaningful. Whether you're supporting those in need, assisting with disaster relief, or working in areas like finance or fundraising, each role offers a chance to make a lasting impact. If you're looking to align your career with your values, explore opportunities at The Salvation Army and help us create a brighter, more inclusive future for all.

Compensation: $57,326 - $71,657, based on experience.