Human Resources Generalist

Standard Bearings; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Weimer Bearing is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join our team in a hands-on role focused on day-to-day HR operations with opportunities to improve processes and culture.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in HR Generalist roles, with payroll, benefits, leave administration, and strong confidentiality and communication skills, plus the ability to work independently while collaborating with managers and leadership.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of HR Generalist experience.
• Experience with payroll, benefits, FMLA, workers' compensation, and leave programs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with employees, managers, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers by providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employee relations.
• Administer payroll, employee benefits, FMLA, workers' compensation, and leave programs.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date employee records.
• Help manage full-cycle recruitment and hiring process, creating a positive experience for candidates and managers.
• Coordinate employee engagement initiatives, company events, and recognition programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Plan and conduct onboarding, orientation, and training for new hires.
• Administer and coordinate performance review process.
• Process employee documentation including benefits and tax information.
• Review and approve time-off requests and assist with schedules.
• Become a super-user of Paylocity HRIS to ensure effective usage.
• Support additional HR initiatives and projects.

Skills

HR Generalist experience

Payroll administration

Employee relations

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Paylocity

Multi-tasking

Tools

Paylocity

Job description

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Description

Join the Weimer Bearing team as our next HR Generalist!

We are looking for an experienced, people-focused HR professional with 2+ years of HR Generalist experience to join our team. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working directly with employees and managers, balancing day-to-day HR responsibilities, with opportunities to improve processes and strengthen our workplace culture.

The ideal candidate is organized, approachable, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of a broad range of HR functions.

What You'll Do

• Serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers by providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employee relations.
• Administer payroll, employee benefits, FMLA, workers' compensation, and leave programs.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date employee records.
• Help manage an effective full-cycle recruitment and hiring process, creating a positive experience for both candidates and hiring managers.
• Coordinate employee engagement initiatives, company events, and employee recognition programs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Plan and conduct new-hire onboarding, orientation, and employee training.
• Administer and coordinate the employee performance review process.
• Process important employee documentation, including benefits and tax information.
• Review and approve time-off requests and assist with creating employee work schedules.
• Become a super-user of our Paylocity HRIS, helping ensure the system is used effectively and accurately.
• Support additional HR initiatives and projects as needed.

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of experience in an HR Generalist role or similar position.
• Experience with payroll, benefits, leave administration, and employee relations.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with employees, managers, and leadership.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with an HRIS system; Paylocity experience is a plus.
• Manufacturing or industrial HR experience is preferred, but not required.

What Success Looks Like

In this role, you'll become a go-to resource for our employees and managers while ensuring the day-to-day HR operation runs smoothly. You'll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on the employee experience—from the first day of onboarding through performance development, benefits, engagement, and beyond.

If you're an HR professional who enjoys being hands-on, building relationships, solving problems, and taking ownership, we'd love to hear from you.