Human Resources Manager

The QTI Group; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The QTI Group, partnering with Lakeland Care Inc., seeks an HR Manager to join their Wisconsin-based team. The role focuses on shaping the employee experience, supporting leaders, and driving strategic HR initiatives across the organization.

This mission-driven position requires a strong technical HR background, exemplary relationship-building skills, and the ability to lead day-to-day HR operations, investigations, and program improvements while maintaining compliance with applicable laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience including employee relations, compliance, compensation, benefits, payroll.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and advising on performance matters.
• Ability to analyze information, maintain confidentiality, and provide practical recommendations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR technology platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day HR operations including employee relations, payroll, benefits, HRIS, compliance, and policy administration.
• Serve as trusted advisor to leaders and employees on employee relations matters, employment practices, performance concerns, and workplace issues.
• Oversee compensation programs, including salary administration, market reviews, pay equity analyses, and pay recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, benefits regulations, payroll requirements, and company policies.
• Maintain and enhance HR policies, handbook content, and leadership resources.
• Partner with HRIS & Benefits Analyst to ensure accurate payroll processing, data integrity, reporting, system security, and efficient HR processes.
• Lead benefits strategy and administration, including vendor relationships, plan renewals, employee communications, leave management, and program enhancements.
• Conduct investigations, assess workplace concerns, and provide fair, consistent, and well-documented recommendations.
• Analyze workforce, compensation, and HR metrics to identify trends, mitigate risk, and support organizational decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance HR service delivery, operational efficiency, and employee experience.
• Collaborate with Organizational Development on onboarding, engagement, retention, workforce planning, and other people-focused initiatives.
• Partner with internal stakeholders, vendors, legal counsel, auditors, and external agencies to support organizational objectives and compliance efforts.

Skills

Employee relations

Compensation

HRIS

Policy administration

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Paylocity

HR analytics tools

Job description

The QTI Group has partnered with Lakeland Care Inc., a managed care organization based in Fond du Lac, WI, in search of an HR Manager to join their team! The HR Manager will play a key role in shaping employee experience, supporting leaders, and driving strategic HR initiatives across the organization.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a mission-driven organization known for its strong culture, collaborative leadership team, and exceptional employee retention. If you have both technical HR expertise and a genuine passion for building relationships.

Location:

Must be located in Appleton, Oshkosh or greater Fox Cities area

Pay:

$78,726 or more, based on experience

Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day Human Resources operations, including employee relations, compensation, benefits, payroll, HRIS, compliance, and policy administration.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, providing guidance on employee relations matters, employment practices, performance concerns, and workplace issues.
• Oversee compensation programs, including salary administration, market reviews, pay equity analyses, and pay recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, benefits regulations, payroll requirements, and company policies.
• Maintain and enhance HR policies, procedures, employee handbook content, and leadership resources.
• Partner with the HRIS & Benefits Analyst to ensure accurate payroll processing, data integrity, reporting, system security, and efficient HR processes.
• Lead benefits strategy and administration, including vendor relationships, plan renewals, employee communications, leave management, and program enhancements.
• Conduct investigations, assess workplace concerns, and provide fair, consistent, and well-documented recommendations.
• Analyze workforce, compensation, and HR metrics to identify trends, mitigate risk, and support organizational decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance HR service delivery, operational efficiency, and employee experience.
• Collaborate with Organizational Development on onboarding, engagement, retention, workforce planning, and other people-focused initiatives.
• Partner with internal stakeholders, vendors, legal counsel, auditors, and external agencies to support organizational objectives and compliance efforts.
• Support organizational change initiatives through effective communication, planning, and implementation.
• Lead and develop HR team, providing direction, coaching, and support while advancing strategic HR priorities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Finance, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including employee relations, compliance, compensation, benefits, payroll, HRIS, and policy administration.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including wage and hour, equal employment opportunity, leave administration, accommodations, payroll, and records management.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and advising leaders on performance management, employee relations matters, conflict resolution, corrective action, and separations.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex information, exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and provide practical recommendations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HR technology platforms.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel occasionally within Wisconsin as needed.

Preferred:

• HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.
• Experience in healthcare, human services, or another highly regulated environment.
• Experience with HR analytics, reporting, and workforce metrics.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with Paylocity.
• Experience supporting compensation strategy, benefits programs, and HR process improvement initiatives.