Retail HR Generalist

Fleet Farm; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fleet Farm in Wisconsin is seeking a Retail Human Resources Generalist who will partner with store leadership and Team Members to drive talent acquisition, benefits and leave administration, and employee relations. You will own full-cycle recruitment across Retail Stores, oversee onboarding and new hire orientation, and maintain HRIS data while generating reports.

Travel about 50% to support multiple locations, ensure compliance, assist with scheduling, timekeeping, and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 2–3 years of full-cycle recruiting experience in a high-volume, multi-site retail or corporate environment.
• Prior HR experience with strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems; experience with UKG and Phenom preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for Retail Stores, including screening candidates, coordinating with hiring managers, and maintaining candidate information within the applicant tracking system.
• Own the onboarding experience for new Retail Store Team Members by facilitating offers and conducting new hire orientation.
• Serve as a recruitment partner to Field Human Resources leadership by maintaining a pipeline of active and passive candidates for key retail roles.
• Support Team Member benefits functions by educating new hires on company benefit offerings, processing enrollments, preparing reports, and conducting audits.
• Assist the SSC Benefits department with the Leave of Absence process.
• Participate in and support other Human Resources projects and initiatives.
• Partner with store leadership on risk management and safety-related matters, including Workers’ Compensation and ADA, while helping promote a strong safety culture.
• Maintain HRIS data integrity, process employee changes, and generate reports as needed.
• Support policy development and implementation.
• Collaborate with the payroll team to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Support store leadership with Team Member scheduling, timekeeping, and attendance processes.
• Ensure legal compliance by monitoring federal and state HR requirements, completing I-9 documentation in a timely manner, conducting investigations, and maintaining accurate employee records.
• Travel approximately 50% to support multiple retail store locations.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

HRIS data integrity

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

UKG

Phenom

Microsoft Office

Job description

Now Hiring: Retail Human Resources Generalist

Location:

Reports To: District HR Manager

Department: Human Resources

Status: Hourly

Fleet Farm is seeking a Retail Human Resources Generalist, responsible for supporting initiatives by partnering with store leadership and Team Members in the areas of talent acquisition, benefits and leave administration, and Team Member relations. This role helps ensure consistent HR practices, promotes a positive work environment, and supports compliance with company policies and employment regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruitment for Retail Stores, including screening candidates, coordinating with hiring managers, and maintaining candidate information within the applicant tracking system.
• Own the onboarding experience for new Retail Store Team Members by facilitating offers and conducting new hire orientation.
• Serve as a recruitment partner to Field Human Resources leadership by maintaining a pipeline of active and passive candidates for key retail roles.
• Support Team Member benefits functions by educating new hires on company benefit offerings, processing enrollments, preparing reports, and conducting audits.
• Assist the SSC Benefits department with the Leave of Absence process.
• Participate in and support other Human Resources projects and initiatives.
• Partner with store leadership on risk management and safety-related matters, including Workers’ Compensation and ADA, while helping promote a strong safety culture.
• Maintain HRIS data integrity, process employee changes, and generate reports as needed.
• Support policy development and implementation.
• Collaborate with the payroll team to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Support store leadership with Team Member scheduling, timekeeping, and attendance processes.
• Ensure legal compliance by monitoring federal and state HR requirements, completing I-9 documentation in a timely manner, conducting investigations, and maintaining accurate employee records.
• Travel approximately 50% to support multiple retail store locations.

Work Environment & Supervision

• Ability to work independently while also collaborating closely with Human Resources leadership and store management teams.
• This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 2–3 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in a high-volume, multi-site retail or corporate environment.
• Prior Human Resources experience with strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems required.
• Experience with UKG (Core HR, Recruiting, Workforce Management) and Phenom preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Why You’ll Love Working At Fleet Farm

• Be part of a growing, purpose-driven company
• Lead high-performing teams with autonomy and impact
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• A culture rooted in community, integrity, and hard work

Ready to Drive Success?

Join Fleet Farm and lead with purpose, passion, and performance.

Fleet Farm is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, gender, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Fleet Farm will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.