Human Resources Generalist

MRA Recruiting Services; West Bend (WI); Presencial; USD 69 000 - 78 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)

Paid time off and holidays

Employee Wellness Programs

Professional development opportunities

Resumo da oferta

Washington County is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join our collaborative HR team and support approximately 600 employees across county departments. The role focuses on benefits administration, recruitment, employee relations, training, engagement, performance management, and HR compliance.

A strong foundation in benefits is especially important. You will oversee day-to-day benefits administration, coordinate wellness initiatives, support open enrollment activities, and collaborate

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of Human Resources experience.
• Experience administering employee benefit programs.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license.

Responsabilidades

• Administer employee benefit programs, enrollments, changes, terminations, and COBRA.
• Coordinate wellness initiatives and Wellness Fair activities.
• Partner with departments to recruit, hire, and onboard employees.
• Conduct New Hire Orientation and support employee engagement initiatives.
• Advise supervisors on employee relations, performance management, and policy interpretation.
• Assist with workplace investigations and HR compliance.
• Support employee and leadership training programs.
• Respond to employee questions about HR programs and procedures.
• Maintain accurate HR records and assist with compliance reporting.

Conhecimentos

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Ferramentas

HRIS systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Human Resources Generalist

Location: West Bend, WI

Organization: Washington County

Full-Time | Onsite | Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Salary: $69,000 - $78,000

Washington County, Wisconsin | West Bend, WI

Washington County is committed to creating an environment where residents and businesses enjoy an authentic quality of life through safe communities, economic vitality, reliable infrastructure, and access to essential services.

We are seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join our collaborative HR team and support approximately 600 employees across a diverse range of County departments. This position serves as a key front-line HR partner with responsibility across benefits administration, recruitment, employee relations, training, employee engagement, performance management, and HR compliance.

While this role offers broad exposure to all areas of Human Resources, a strong foundation in employee benefits is especially important. The successful candidate will serve as a primary resource for employees, oversee day-to-day benefits administration, coordinate wellness initiatives, support open enrollment activities, and partner with vendors to ensure exceptional employee experience.

What You'll Do

• Administer employee benefit programs, including enrollments, changes, terminations, HRIS updates, vendor coordination, billing reconciliation, COBRA administration, and open enrollment activities
• Coordinate employee wellness initiatives and the County's annual Wellness Fair
• Partner with departments to recruit, hire, and onboard employees
• Conduct New Hire Orientation and support employee engagement initiatives
• Advise supervisors on employee relations matters, performance management, policy interpretation, and corrective actions
• Assist with workplace investigations and employment law compliance
• Support employee and leadership training programs
• Respond to employee questions regarding HR programs, policies, benefits, and procedures
• Maintain accurate HR records and assist with compliance reporting and departmental administration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of three to five (3-5) years of Human Resources experience
• Experience administering employee benefit programs and supporting multiple HR functions
• Knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and HRIS systems
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license

Washington County offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension participation
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Professional development opportunities

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.