Human Resources Generalist

The QTI Group; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

The QTI Group in Madison, WI is seeking a hands-on Human Resources Generalist to manage recruiting, onboarding, leave administration, and employee relations on a 100% onsite basis. You will engage with shop floor staff and leaders, ensuring a positive employee experience and compliant HR practices.

The successful candidate will bring 3+ years of HR experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with HRIS/Excel. Manufacturing exposure is a plus; relocation is not provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally with high-volume recruiting in manufacturing.
• Experience administering FMLA and other leaves of absence.
• Strong communication and employee relations skills across all levels.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR best practices.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Experience with HR systems and data (e.g., Excel, HRIS).
• Union environment exposure is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for hourly roles from sourcing to hire.
• Administer leave programs including FMLA and workers’ compensation processes.
• Coordinate and facilitate onboarding and orientation.
• Respond to employee questions on payroll, benefits, and growth.
• Support employee relations activities including investigations and coaching.
• Plan and support employee engagement activities.
• Conduct exit interviews and manage offboarding documentation.
• Collaborate with HR and leadership to drive process improvements.
• Flexibly support a variety of HR needs as they arise.

Skills

Recruiting

Employee relations

Communication

HR data

Leave administration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS

Excel

Job description

The QTI Group is partnering with a Madison area client to hire a Human Resources Generalist. We are seeking a hands‑on Generalist who is nimble and doesn’t mind just about any HR ball being thrown their way – recruitment, onboarding, leave administration, employee relations, workers comp, and general admin tasks too. You’ll be out and about on the production floor, building relationships, and making an impact on the employee experience.

Location

100% onsite - Madison, Wisconsin. (relocation assistance not provided)

Responsibilities

• Lead full‑cycle recruiting efforts for hourly roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring
• Administer leave programs including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and workers’ compensation processes
• Coordinate and facilitate new hire onboarding and orientation to ensure a strong employee experience
• Respond to employee questions on any HR‑related matter – payroll, benefits, career growth, and more.
• Support a wide range of employee relations activities including investigations, coaching, conflict resolution, etc.
• Plan and support employee engagement activities
• Conduct exit interviews, support offboarding processes, and maintain accurate employee records
• Collaborate with HR team members and leaders to drive continuous process improvement
• Demonstrate flexibility by stepping in to support a variety of HR needs as they arise

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
• 3+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally with high volume recruiting in a manufacturing environment
• Experience administering FMLA and other leaves of absence
• Strong communication skills, including employee relations skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels—from shop floor to senior leadership
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR best practices
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Experience with HR systems and data (e.g., Excel, HRIS platforms)
• Union environment exposure is a plus, but not required

Join a dynamic and growing manufacturing organization where no two days are the same! Our client offers a competitive compensation and market leading benefits package!