Human Resources Generalist

Insperity; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Insperity in Milwaukee is seeking an HR Generalist to support employee relations, recruiting, payroll coordination, engagement, retention, and workforce initiatives in a fast‑paced warehouse environment.

You will serve as the primary HR contact for employees and managers, manage full‑cycle recruiting, coordinate weekly payroll with a PEO, support benefits, leave, and HRIS records, and partner with leadership on engagement and culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field; 3–5+ years HR experience.
• Experience with weekly payroll processing, including commissions or incentive pay, for hourly and salaried staff.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, recruiting, performance management, and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills; ability to influence at all levels.
• Spanish proficiency is a plus; EOS or similar systems experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and managers, addressing employee relations, workplace concerns, performance management, and coaching.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting, staffing agency relationships, onboarding, and orientation for warehouse, sales, and office positions.
• Coordinate weekly payroll processing, resolve discrepancies, maintain accurate records, and partner with the PEO to ensure timely and accurate payroll.
• Support employee benefits, workers’ compensation, leave requests, accommodations, and return-to-work processes.
• Maintain accurate HRIS, timekeeping, and personnel records while tracking key HR metrics such as turnover, attendance, and time-to-fill.
• Partner with leadership on employee engagement, retention, recognition, and workplace culture initiatives, including stay and exit interviews.
• Support general HR and office operations, including employee communications, training, events, scheduling, special projects, and process improvements.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruiting

Payroll coordination

Performance management

HR best practices

Communication

Problem-solving

Spanish proficiency

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business Administration or related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

PEO coordination

Job description

Our client is a long-established, growing organization with a strong focus on providing quality products at an exceptional value. With a fast-paced warehouse and distribution operation, they are seeking an HR Generalist who can build strong relationships, support employees and leaders, and help create a positive, productive workplace culture.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys a hands-on environment and wants to make an impact across employee relations, recruiting, payroll coordination, engagement, retention, and workforce initiatives.

Best-in-Class Benefits and Culture:

Our client values the time, talent, and dedication their employees bring to the organization. In return, they offer a competitive salary of $75,000–$85,000 annually, based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided
• Robust retirement planning: 401(k) plan available with employer matching
• Financial security: Life and disability insurance for added protection
• Flexible financial options: Health savings and flexible spending accounts offered
• Well-being and work-life balance: Paid time off, flexible schedule

Plus, they work to maintain the best possible environment for their employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. They strive to provide a collaborative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to their processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

To thrive/succeed as the HR Generalist, you should have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred, with 3–5+ years of progressive HR experience; warehouse/distribution experience is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with weekly payroll processing, including commissions or incentive pay, and supporting both hourly and salaried employees.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, recruiting, performance management, and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence employees and leaders at all levels.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality; Spanish proficiency and experience implementing an Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) are a plus.

Your responsibilities as the HR Generalist will include:

• Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and managers, addressing employee relations, workplace concerns, performance management, and coaching.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting, staffing agency relationships, onboarding, and orientation for warehouse, sales, and office positions.
• Coordinate weekly payroll processing, resolve discrepancies, maintain accurate records, and partner with the PEO to ensure timely and accurate payroll.
• Support employee benefits, workers’ compensation, leave requests, accommodations, and return-to-work processes.
• Maintain accurate HRIS, timekeeping, and personnel records while tracking key HR metrics such as turnover, attendance, and time-to-fill.
• Partner with leadership on employee engagement, retention, recognition, and workplace culture initiatives, including stay and exit interviews.
• Support general HR and office operations, including employee communications, training, events, scheduling, special projects, and process improvements.

Join a team where your expertise, leadership, and people-first approach can help strengthen the employee experience and drive organizational success.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. It does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment.