Senior HR Generalist - Operations & Employee Experience

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC in Wisconsin seeks a Senior HR Generalist to partner with Operations and the HR team to deliver high-impact HR programs and improve the employee experience across the Power Systems Division.

This role collaborates with leaders to drive engagement, performance, and people development. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of HR experience, strong employee relations skills, and a solid understanding of employment law.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in professional functions.
• Strong experience in employee relations, coaching, and advising leaders.
• Solid understanding of employment law and HR best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• HR certification preferred.
• Spanish speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary HR partner for the operations team, aligning HR initiatives with business priorities and organizational effectiveness.
• Manage employee relations matters, including investigations, coaching, and conflict resolution.
• Oversee full-cycle talent processes, including recruiting coordination, onboarding, performance management, and development planning.
• Recommend and coordinate training initiatives to support employee development.
• Own the division’s Leave of Absence process, including effective return-to-work coordination.
• Serve as payroll liaison, resolving employee inquiries and ensuring accurate coordination with BU Administration and corporate payroll.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, policies, and HR practices while maintaining accurate documentation.
• Support special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Travel may be required.

Skills

Employee relations

Coaching

Advising leaders

Policy understanding

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SCP preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC in Wisconsin seeks a Senior HR Generalist to partner with Operations and the HR team to deliver high-impact HR programs and improve the employee experience across the Power Systems Division.

This role collaborates with leaders to drive engagement, performance, and people development. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of HR experience, strong employee relations skills, and a solid understanding of employment law.