Human Resources Generalist

Weimer Bearing; Town of Germantown, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Weimer Bearing is hiring an HR Generalist in Wisconsin, bringing 2+ years of HR experience to a hands-on, employee-focused role. You will handle payroll, benefits, onboarding, and employee relations while partnering with managers to strengthen culture and compliance.

The role emphasizes ownership of HR processes and practical problem solving in a manufacturing setting. Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and capable of balancing daily HR duties with process improvements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of HR Generalist experience required.
• Experience with payroll, benefits, and leave administration.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment.
• Ability to work independently and with teams.
• HRIS experience; Paylocity is a plus.
• Manufacturing or industrial HR experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR resource for employees and managers on policies and employee relations.
• Administer payroll, benefits, FMLA, workers' comp, and leave programs.
• Maintain confidential, accurate employee records.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment and onboarding experiences.
• Coordinate engagement initiatives and employee recognition programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state employment laws and regulations.
• Conduct onboarding, orientation, and employee training.
• Administer performance review processes.
• Process documents including benefits and tax information.
• Review time-off requests and assist with work schedules.
• Become a super-user of Paylocity HRIS for accurate system use.
• Support additional HR initiatives and projects as needed.

Skills

HR Generalist

Payroll

Benefits administration

Employee relations

Onboarding

HRIS Paylocity

Tools

Paylocity HRIS

Job description

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.