Human Resources Generalist

Catholic Charities; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities in Milwaukee is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to provide hands-on HR support across recruitment, employee relations, benefits, payroll, HR systems, records, and employee communications.

This position will work closely with the Director of Human Resources to support staffing needs, strengthen the employee experience, improve HR processes, and promote Catholic Charities as a mission-driven employer of choice.

Qualifications

• Experience providing general HR support across recruiting, payroll, benefits, and employee relations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with accurate recordkeeping.
• Ability to collaborate with leadership and keep HR processes compliant.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day HR support across recruitment, benefits, payroll, HR systems, records, and communications.
• Partner with the Director of Human Resources to address staffing needs and improve processes.
• Coordinate onboarding, maintain files, and promote the agency's mission as a values-driven employer.

Skills

Recruitment

Employee relations

Payroll administration

Benefits administration

HR systems

Onboarding

Policy implementation

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll software

ATS (Applicant Tracking System)

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Who We Are Catholic Charities has been serving individuals and families across southeast Wisconsin since 1920.

Inspired by Catholic social teaching, we believe every person deserves to be treated with dignity, compassion, and respect. Our programs provide professional, compassionate human services to children, families, and adults who are seeking support, stability, and hope in the midst of life's challenges. Join an organization where mission, professionalism, and service come together to make a difference in people's lives.

Catholic Charities has been recognized by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel as a Top Workplace annually since 2020. What You’ll Do As the Human Resources Generalist, you will provide experienced, hands‑on HR support across recruitment, employee relations, benefits, payroll, HR systems, records, and employee communications. This position will work closely with the Director of Human Resources and program leaders to support staffing needs, strengthen the employee experience, improve HR processes, and promote Catholic Charities as a mission‑driven employer of choice.

Provide HR Administrative Support: Support the day‑to‑day operations of the Human Resources Department, including employee records, communications, projects, events, and department initiatives.

Partner Across Core HR Functions: Work collaboratively with the Director of Human Resources on payroll, benefits administration, employee relations, recruitment, employee engagement, and initiatives that strengthen the Agency's culture and employee brand.

Administer Payroll and Benefits: Support payroll processing, benefits administration, employee enrollment and changes, vendor coordination, reporting, and timely response to employee questions related to pay, benefits, and HR programs.

Coordinate Recruitment and Candidate Pipelines: Coordinate full‑cycle recruitment by posting opportunities, reviewing applications and resumes, screening candidates, coordinating interviews, communicating with applicants, supporting onboarding, maintaining accurate employee files, and building relationships with local colleges, universities, and community partners to strengthen Catholic Charities' candidate pipeline.

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Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, on-the-job injury, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief. Employment decisions are made without consideration of these or any other factors that employers are prohibited by law from considering. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee also prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability.