Human Resources Generalist - Medford, WI

Jimmy Jazz; Medford (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jimmy Jazz in Medford, WI seeks an HR Generalist to support employees and management in a fast-paced environment. You’ll handle day-to-day HR operations, ensure labor law compliance, safety, and policy alignment while adapting HR strategies to our workforce.

The role covers recruitment support, onboarding, performance management, benefits, payroll, and HRIS data accuracy for 300+ employees, with a 45-hour workweek and state/federal regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Six years of HR generalist experience; bachelor’s in HR preferred.
• 3+ years in HR generalist roles, retail/transportation preferred.
• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR certifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Greet staff and manage daily HR operations with compliance focus.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and new hire orientation.
• Assist with performance management, discipline, and policy adherence.
• Oversee payroll, benefits, and HRIS data accuracy for 300+ employees.
• Ensure wage-and-hour compliance and safety initiatives with OSHA standards.

Skills

Labor laws knowledge

HRIS proficiency

Communication skills

Employee relations

Education

Six years HR generalist experience

Bachelor's degree in HR preferred

Tools

HRIS

Job description

• Job Category Human Resources
• Employee Type Exempt Full-Time
• Travel 10%
• Manage Others No

TheHR Generalist is responsible for providing comprehensive human resources support to employees and management within a fast-paced environment. This role involves day-to-day HR operations, including a strong focus on maintaining compliance with labor laws, safety regulations, company policies, and the ability to adapt HR strategies to meet the unique needs of our workforce.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet co-workers, employees and customers with a friendly attitude and serve our customers in a friendly, efficient manner
• Promote positive culture and ensure effective communication
• Collaborate with managers to identify staffing needs and partner with the recruitment team to develop talent pipelines for key positions.
• Talent acquisition and retention for all levels within the organization.
• Support new hire orientation and ensure smooth onboarding processes.
• Assist supervisors with development and implementation of performance management programs, including goal setting, evaluations, and feedback processes.
• Support corrective action plans, disciplinary actions, and terminations as needed, ensuring compliance with company policies and labor laws.
• Partner with the senior leaders to coordinate and deliver training programs to improve workforce skills, safety awareness, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Identify training needs within the individual teams and partner with the training teams to support employee development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and company policies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records.
• Monitor time and attendance systems and ensure compliance with wage and hour laws.
• DOT Driver compliance, Fed Med tracking, Driver License tracking, PSP and MVR review
• Track training such as UST Class AB, Liquor License and ServSafe
• Assist employees with benefits-related inquiries and ensure proper enrollment and documentation.
• Support compensation planning, job evaluations, and wage adjustments.
• Payroll processing and benefit administration
• 401(k) Plan Administration & Compliance including annual auditing practices
• FMLA & Short-term disability administration
• Collaborate with safety teams on investigations as well as ensuring safe working environment in compliance with OSHA standards and company policies.
• Support accident investigations, workers' compensation claims, and safety training programs.
• Maintain and update HR information systems (HRIS) and employee records for 300+ employees.
• Analyze HR data to identify trends and recommend process improvements or interventions.
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• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

• Education: Six years of human resource generalist experience, bachelor’s degree in human resources preferred.
• Experience: 3+ years of HR generalist experience, preferably in a retail and/or transportation environment.
• Certifications: Professional certifications such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR are highly desirable.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Must be able to follow verbal and written directions in regard to daily reporting.
• Knowledge of labor laws, HR best practices, and employment regulations.
• Deep understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., FMLA, FLSA, ADA, OSHA) and regulations relevant to the retail, agriculture and transportation industry.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills for navigating sensitive issues.
• Ability to build relationships with employees, supervisors, and senior leadership to foster collaboration and engagement.
• Capacity to adapt HR practices and approaches to the unique needs of our business.
• Must be able to manage confidential information to include wage information for all personnel within the Company.
• Natural ability to lead teams thru empathy, good judgment and exceptional communication.
• Exercises proficiency with HRIS, Microsoft Office suite and other HR-related software.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Position requires this candidate to work 45 hour per week in this full-time exempt position.
Must be able to periodically lift up to 30 pounds