Human Resources Generalist

Connect Search, LLC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Connect Search, LLC seeks an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support employees and leaders across multiple business units and locations. The role covers full lifecycle recruiting, employee relations, benefits administration, payroll support, and HR operations to drive an engaged workforce.

You will partner with leadership to implement programs that enhance talent, compliance, and performance while thriving in a fast-paced environment with diverse operational needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Experience supporting recruiting, employee relations, benefits administration, payroll, and HR compliance.
• Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws.
• Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
• Comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for corporate, operations, and skilled trades positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to guide postings, interviews, offers, and onboarding.
• Coordinate onboarding and new hire orientation for a smooth experience.
• Support workforce planning and hiring initiatives across multiple units.
• Serve as a trusted HR resource for employees and managers.
• Support employee relations, performance management, coaching, and corrective actions.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives and foster a positive workplace culture.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employment practices.
• Administer benefits, leave programs, and HRIS updates.
• Process status changes, compensation updates, and employment records.
• Coordinate payroll support, offboarding, and unemployment claims.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Support HR reporting, audits, policy updates, and process improvements.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Employee relations

HR business partnering

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

A growing and diversified organization is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to support employees and leaders across multiple business units and locations. This position is responsible for the full employee lifecycle, partnering with leadership on talent acquisition, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, payroll support, and HR operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is looking to make an impact across multiple functional areas.

Talent Acquisition

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for corporate, operations, and skilled trades positions.
• Partner with hiring managers throughout the hiring process, from job postings through offers.
• Coordinate onboarding and new hire orientation to ensure a smooth employee experience.
• Support workforce planning and hiring initiatives across multiple business units.

Employee Relations & HR Support

• Serve as a trusted HR resource for employees and managers.
• Support employee relations, performance management, coaching, and corrective actions.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives and help foster a positive workplace culture.
• Provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employment practices.

Benefits, Payroll & Employee Administration

• Administer employee benefits, leave programs, and HRIS updates.
• Process employee status changes, compensation updates, and employment records.
• Partner with payroll to ensure accurate employee data and provide backup payroll support.
• Coordinate offboarding activities, employment verifications, and unemployment claims.

Compliance & HR Operations

• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Assist with HR reporting, audits, policy updates, and process improvements.
• Support multi-state HR administration and maintain confidential employee information.
• Perform additional HR projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Experience supporting recruiting, employee relations, benefits administration, payroll, and HR compliance.
• Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws.
• Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
• Comprehensive benefits package - medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off
• Opportunity to join a stable, growing organization with diverse business operations
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth