People Partner (HR Generalist) | Payroll, Talent & Culture

MRA Recruiting Services; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

WHEDA is seeking two People Partners (HR Generalists) to join our People Strategy & Experience team in our Madison facility. This role covers payroll, benefits, HRIS, recruitment support, employee relations, leave administration, and performance management across the employee lifecycle.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, with 3–5 years of HR generalist experience and SHRM accreditation. Hybrid/remote options may apply; initial 100% in-office schedule is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• SHRM or other HR certification desired.

Responsibilities

• Administers payroll-related transactions and benefits coordination for employees.
• Coordinates talent acquisition activities including sourcing and interview scheduling.
• Facilitates employee relations matters and ensures consistent application of HR policies.
• Manages leave programs (FMLA) and accommodation requests.
• Counsels leaders on performance management and organizational effectiveness.
• Supports onboarding, offboarding, and employee experience initiatives.
• Develops HR reports and analyzes workforce data to inform decisions.

Skills

General HR knowledge

Employee relations

Payroll

HRIS

Leave administration

Performance management

Education

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

SHRM or other HR certification desired

Job description

WHEDA is seeking two People Partners (HR Generalists) to join our People Strategy & Experience team in our Madison facility. This role covers payroll, benefits, HRIS, recruitment support, employee relations, leave administration, and performance management across the employee lifecycle.

Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, with 3–5 years of HR generalist experience and SHRM accreditation. Hybrid/remote options may apply; initial 100% in-office schedule is expected.