Human Resources Generalist

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee; Saint Francis (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

403(b) retirement with 2% match and 4%

PTO and 11 paid holidays

Professional development

Casual dress code

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee invites a skilled Human Resources Generalist to join our team in southeast Wisconsin. You will support recruitment, payroll, benefits, HR systems, records, and employee communications, reporting to the Director of Human Resources and collaborating with program leaders.

This in-office role strengthens our staffing, enhances the employee experience, and promotes a mission-driven employer of choice with comprehensive benefits and a supportive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, communications, or related field.
• 3–5 years of HR experience including recruitment, payroll, benefits.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and Paycom preferred.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR administrative support for records, communications, projects, events, and department initiatives.
• Partner across payroll, benefits, employee relations, recruitment, and engagement.
• Coordinate full-cycle recruitment and onboarding, build candidate pipelines.
• Strengthen partnerships with schools and community organizations for outreach.
• Support staffing needs and promote a mission-driven employer.

Skills

HR experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/related field

Tools

Paycom

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.
• Strengthen External Partnerships: Develop and maintain relationships with schools, career programs, community organizations, and other partners to increase awareness of Catholic Charities and support recruitment and outreach efforts.

Salary & Benefits

$55,000-$60,000, depending on experience.

Catholic Charities offers a competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.

• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 403(b) Retirement with a 2% match and 4% annual contribution
• Generous PTO structure and 11 paid holidays
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Business casual dress every day and casual Fridays!

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, communications, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, recruitment, payroll, benefits administration, employee relations, or related HR functions required.
• Experience using applicant tracking, HRIS, payroll, or other web-based HR systems required, experience with Paycom strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, required.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and minimum liability insurance on vehicle required.

Why Join Us?

At Catholic Charities, your work will directly support the employees who carry out our mission every day. As the Human Resources Generalist, you will play an important role in recruiting talented team members, supporting staff with professionalism and compassion, strengthening HR processes, and helping sustain a workplace culture rooted in dignity, collaboration, and service. This is a meaningful in-office opportunity for an experienced HR professional to contribute to an organization that makes a real difference in the lives of individuals and families across southeastern Wisconsin.