Human Resources Specialist

Miller Cooper; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, &

401(k) and profit sharing

Paid time off

Job summary

Colbert Packaging is seeking an entry-level Human Resource Specialist to help the team excel, handling onboarding, compliance, and payroll support in a fast-paced environment.

You will establish new hires in Ready/PEO systems, assist with recruiting, track training, and help manage benefits and 401(k). The company offers stability and growth in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
• 2+ years of HR-related experience.
• Familiarity with FMLA, EEO, ADA, and related laws.
• Ability to connect and engage with teams at all levels.
• Experience with Kronos/Ready and PEO systems desirable.
• Maintain confidentiality and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support payroll function: review accuracy, monitor leaves, loans, and reports.
• Onboard new hires in Ready and PEO; conduct orientation.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and personnel records.
• Coordinate training and certifications tracking.
• Support recruiting: postings, screening, offers.
• Coordinate performance reviews and 401(k) enrollment.
• Assist with benefit audits and accident investigations.

Skills

HR knowledge & compliance

Interpersonal communication

Confidentiality & ethics

Organizational skills

Time management

Payroll coordination

Kronos/Ready/PEO systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business Administration

Tools

Kronos/Ready/PEO platforms

Job description

• Job Level : Entry Level (less than 2 years)
• Level of Education : High School/GED
• Job Type : Full-Time/Regular
• Date Updated : 08/12/2026
• Years of Experience : 2 - 5 Years
• Starting Date : Invalid Date
• Salary : $0

Job Description

HR SPECIALIST OPPORTUNITY

Do you thrive at helping a team excel in the workplace? Are you a ‘people person’ with exceptional organization skills? Colbert Packaging is a dynamic high-volume producer of sustainable packaging and looking for a Human Resource Specialist to join their team!

Highlights:

• Join a collaborative team.
• Stability! We’ve been in business and growing for over 60 years!
• Support payroll function: review for accuracy, maintain/monitor leaves, loans, prepare required reports.
• Establish new hires in Ready and PEO systems; conduct onboarding activities including orientation.
• Ensure compliance: labor law including posters, personnel files, and more.
• Coordinate track training and certifications.
• Coordinate and support recruiting efforts-job postings, applicant screening, offer letters, and more
• Coordinate and track performance reviews
• Maintain employee 401(k) and profit-sharing enrollment and beneficiary forms.
• Prepare documentation for benefit audits.
• Investigate worker’s compensation claims and act as primary liaison with insurance carrier.
• Ensure employee post-accident training/education completion and maintain records of activities.

Experience and Skills

About YOU:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources. Business administration, or related field preferred. Relevant experience may substitute for education.
• 2 or more years of HR related experience.
• Familiarity with FMLA, EEO laws, ADA and other employment related state and federal laws and regulations required.
• Ability to connect and engage with teams at all levels.
• Experience with Kronos/Ready and PEO systems desirable.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, multi-task and be a team player.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, and LTD.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) and profit share program.

COLBERT PACKAGING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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