Human Resources Generalist

MRA-The Management Association; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Life insurance and disability benefits

Job summary

The Brewer Company is seeking an HR Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations across three Wisconsin locations: Waukesha, Oconomowoc, and Menomonee Falls. You will handle recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, compliance, training, performance management, and HR recordkeeping.

This role acts as a primary HR contact for Acuity Foam, Komponents, and Brewer, handling payroll and employee documentation while promoting a positive, compliant workplace aligned with our LINC values.

Qualifications

• Requires associate or bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field; HR cert a plus.
• 5+ years of HR experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll, timekeeping, and applicant tracking; Rippling HRIS a plus.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to build trust with teammates at all levels and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle recruiting, postings, screening, interviews, and offers.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding and orientation; maintain documentation.
• Maintain accurate HR records, HRIS data, attendance, and personnel files.
• Answer questions on policies, benefits, attendance, payroll, and workplace expectations.
• Assist with employee relations, investigations, and coaching conversations.
• Support benefits administration and enrollment; assist with life event changes.
• Manage payroll processing for three entities on a bi-weekly basis.
• Coordinate training programs and safety initiatives.
• Plan engagement events such as Summer Picnic and Holiday Party.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, postings, I-9s, leave, OSHA records, and policies.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Multi-tasking

MS Office

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

HR certification

Tools

Rippling HRIS

Payroll systems

Timekeeping

Applicant tracking systems

MS Office

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

• 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: (other duties as assigned)

• 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!