Human Resources Generalist

MRA Recruiting Services; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Short/long term disability

Job summary

The Brewer Company seeks an HR Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations across three Wisconsin sites: Waukesha, Oconomowoc, and Menomonee Falls. You will handle recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, payroll, and employee relations in a manufacturing setting.

Join a team that values Learn, Innovate, Integrity and Collaboration as you help maintain a compliant, engaged workforce and coordinate safety initiatives and company events, including the Summer Picnic and Holiday Party.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field; experience considered.
• Five+ years HR experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, timekeeping, applicant tracking.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities with discretion.
• Must work at three Wisconsin locations.

Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle recruiting activities, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, reference checks, offer letters, and pre-employment requirements.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding, orientation, and employee documentation.
• Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files, HRIS data, attendance records, and other required documentation.
• Assist teammates and leaders with questions related to policies, benefits, attendance, payroll, and workplace expectations.
• Support employee relations by helping address concerns, documenting conversations, investigations, and fair practices.
• Partner with leaders to support coaching, performance management, and development conversations.
• Assist with benefits administration and enrollment communications.
• Manage payroll processing for three entities bi-weekly.
• Coordinate training programs and safety initiatives.
• Plan engagement events such as Summer Picnic and Holiday Party.
• Assist with compliance requirements: postings, I-9, leave administration, OSHA recordkeeping, policies.
• Participate in continuous improvement of HR processes and teammate experience.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion.
• Demonstrate Brewer Company’s LINC values.

Skills

HRIS experience

Payroll processing

Onboarding

Employee relations

Recruiting

Benefits administration

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

HR certification a plus

Tools

Rippling HRIS

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Job description

The Brewer Company Human Resources Generalist Menomonee Falls, WI

Be Part of Something Bigger

Join the Brewer team to play an important role in the continuum of care. More than medical exam tables and dental stools, our equipment provides security and comfort to providers and patients during some of life’s happiest and scariest times. Whether working in our front office or in manufacturing, our team works together to make a difference in a variety of healthcare environments.

It’s because of this that we create opportunities for our employees to socialize, share meals together, participate in recreational activities, give back to our communities and more. We believe that when the work you do serves a greater purpose, it shows in everything you do.

Core Values

At Brewer, we believe in:

• Learn – We continuously seek knowledge to drive innovation and improvement.
• Innovate – We develop creative solutions that meet the evolving needs of our industry.
• Integrity – We operate with honesty and transparency in all our endeavors.
• Collaborate – We work together, valuing diverse perspectives to achieve common goals.

Position Summary:

The HR Generalist supports the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources function in a manufacturing environment. This role assists with recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, training, performance management, and HR recordkeeping. The HR Generalist serves as a trusted resource for teammates and leaders while helping maintain a positive, safe, and compliant workplace.

The HR Generalist will support HR functions at three entities:

• Acuity Foam in Waukesha – expected to be onsite at this location 1-2 days per week.
• Komponents in Oconomowoc – expected to be onsite at this location 1-2 days per week.
• Brewer in Menomonee Falls – expected to be onsite 1 day per week or as needed.

This role will be the primary HR contact and support for the Acuity and Komponents locations.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Support full-cycle recruiting activities, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, reference checks, offer letters, and pre-employment requirements.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding, orientation, and employee documentation to ensure a smooth transition into the organization.
• Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files, HRIS data, attendance records, and other required documentation.
• Assist teammates and leaders with questions related to company policies, procedures, benefits, attendance, payroll, and workplace expectations.
• Support employee relations by helping address concerns, documenting conversations, assisting with investigations, and promoting fair and consistent practices.
• Partner with leaders to support coaching, corrective action, performance management, and employee development conversations.
• Assist with benefits administration, including enrollment, employee education, qualifying life event changes, and communication with benefit providers.
• Manage payroll processing for three entities on a bi-weekly basis.
• Help coordinate training programs and safety initiatives.
• Plan and promote engagement events, activities, and meetings, including two large events annually – Summer Picnic and Holiday Party.
• Assist with compliance requirements related to employment laws, workplace postings, I-9 documentation, leave administration, OSHA-related recordkeeping support, and company policies.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts to strengthen HR processes, communication, teammate experience, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with professionalism and discretion.
• Demonstrate the Brewer Company’s core values of Learn, Innovate, Integrity and Collaboration (LINC).

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position

Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered; HR certification a plus.
• Five or more years of human resources experience, preferably in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Experience using HRIS, payroll, timekeeping, applicant tracking, or related business systems. Experience with Rippling HRIS a plus.
• Working knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, employee relations, benefits, onboarding, and HR compliance requirements.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and follow-through skills.
• Ability to build trust with teammates at all levels of the organization, including production employees, supervisors, managers, and executives.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Must not be a family member or personal friend of any current or future teammates of any of the three entities.

Working Environment:

• Office and Manufacturing Environments at three locations in Wisconsin – Waukesha, Oconomowoc, and Menomonee Falls.

Why Brewer:

• Growth & Stability – We will be celebrating our 75th anniversary in 2022 and continue to grow year over year.
• Helping Healers Heal –We are in the medical industry and take great pride in assembling products that promote the health and safety of both patients and medical practitioners.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, and more. We subsidize 80% of the premiums on our core medical plan for employees. Brewer pays 100% of premiums for each full-time employee’s group term life insurance and both short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Culture – you are at work as much as you are at home, so it is essential to enjoy the people around you. Our values are Learning, Integrity, Innovation, and Collaboration and we focus on candidates that demonstrate these values. We encourage our employees to grow in their roles and take great pride when they step out of their comfort zone and raise their hand to something new.
• Work Hard Play Hard Environment – Our customers always come first so we make sure the work gets done, but we also like to have some fun along the way! Examples: Annual Summer Picnic, Holiday Party, March Dart Madness tournament, team lunches, and that is just the beginning!