Senior Human Resources Generalist

Animix, LLC.; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO on Day One

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Animix, LLC. is hiring a Senior Human Resources Generalist to lead people operations for a growing manufacturing organization based in Juneau, WI. You will own day-to-day HR execution and partner with an external HR consulting firm for specialized support on complex employee relations, compliance, investigations, and strategic HR initiatives.

Structured onboarding during the first 90 days, with regular check-ins and guided handoffs as you transition to a long-term on-call support model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of progressive HR Generalist experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the full HR function, ensuring accurate, compliant day-to-day operations.
• Manage employee data, HR workflows, reporting, and processes in Paylocity and SharePoint.
• Run weekly payroll and ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain confidential, audit-ready employee records.
• Administer compliance programs (FMLA, ADA, OSHA, I-9, unemployment).
• Support managers with attendance tracking and corrective actions.
• Prepare workforce metrics and HR KPI reporting for leadership.
• Maintain and update HR policies, SOPs, and procedures.
• Support office administration, vendor coordination, and workflows.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting from posting to hire and candidate experience.
• Oversee onboarding and 90-day integration milestones; manage offboarding.
• Coach managers through employee relations; conduct workplace investigations.
• Support performance reviews, PIPs, terminations, and annual reviews.

Skills

HR compliance

Employee relations

Payroll

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

Paylocity

SharePoint

Job description

Animix, LLC. is hiring a Senior Human Resources Generalist to help lead people operations for a growing manufacturing organization based in Juneau, WI. This role owns day-to-day HR execution while partnering with an external HR consulting firm for specialized support on complex employee relations, compliance, investigations, and strategic HR initiatives. You’ll also be supported by structured onboarding during your first 90 days, including regular check-ins and guided handoffs as you transition to a long-term on-call support model.

What you will do

• Own and lead the full HR function, ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of day-to-day HR operations
• Manage employee data, HR workflows, reporting, and HR processes using Paylocity and SharePoint
• Run the weekly payroll process, ensuring timely completion and accuracy
• Maintain confidential, accurate, and audit-ready employee records
• Administer compliance-related programs including FMLA, ADA, OSHA, I-9, unemployment, and related regulatory requirements
• Support managers with attendance tracking, documentation, and corrective action processes
• Prepare workforce metrics and deliver HR KPI reporting for leadership
• Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and SOPs
• Support office administration activities, including vendor coordination, supply management, and general office workflows

Recruiting, onboarding, and employee lifecycle

• Lead full-cycle recruiting from job posting through hire, including screening, interview coordination, and guiding hiring decisions
• Create an exceptional candidate experience through proactive communication
• Deliver onboarding and new hire orientation, overseeing 90-day onboarding and integration milestones
• Manage employee offboarding, including exit interviews and separation processes
• Maintain and update job descriptions
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee questions and concerns
• Coach managers through employee relations situations and documentation requirements
• Conduct workplace investigations and partner with leadership on resolutions
• Support performance management, corrective action, PIPs, and termination processes
• Assist with annual and quarterly performance reviews

Benefits, safety, training, and engagement

• Administer all company benefit programs and serve as the primary liaison with benefit providers and vendors
• Coordinate annual open enrollment and manage qualifying life event changes and benefit enrollments
• Support compensation planning and salary administration, including employee incentive programs and payout calculations
• Maintain OSHA recordkeeping and reporting requirements
• Partner with Operations on workplace incident investigations and corrective actions
• Coordinate safety training programs, track completion, and promote safety standards and PPE requirements
• Participate in HACCP and food/feed safety initiatives
• Support safety audits and coordinate training schedules and records
• Support employee development initiatives and administer employee engagement surveys
• Coordinate employee recognition programs and service awards, and publish monthly communications and newsletters
• Support employee events and culture-building initiatives

HR support system and onboarding

Animix maintains ownership of day-to-day HR operations while providing access to an experienced external HR consulting firm for expert-level support when needed. Enhanced onboarding includes structured HR process walkthroughs, support during initial payroll and benefits cycles, guidance on inherited employee relations matters, regular check-ins during your first three months, and a gradual transition to an on-call support model.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of progressive HR Generalist experience
• Strong knowledge of HR operations, employment law, benefits administration, employee relations, and payroll
• Experience working independently and managing multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality

Preferred qualifications

• Manufacturing, food production, or industrial environment experience
• Experience supporting hourly workforce
• Paylocity experience
• SharePoint experience
• PHR, SHRM-CP, or other HR certification

Benefits

• Competitive salary: $80,000 - $90,000 per year with an annual bonus opportunity
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance fully paid by Animix
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
• Company-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• 401(k) with company match (Pre-Tax and Roth options)
• PTO available on Day One
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee referral bonus program
• Merit increase opportunities
• Service awards and recognition programs
• Quarterly company meetings with lunch provided
• Monthly birthday celebrations
• Free ice cream, soda, rehydration beverages, and more
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching

Work environment

• Onsite in Juneau, Wisconsin with regular movement between two facilities approximately 10 minutes apart
• Combination of office and manufacturing environments
• Routine interaction with production and warehouse teams
• Exposure to dust, noise, temperature fluctuations, and odors associated with dairy ingredients
• Occasional stair climbing and lifting up to 30 pounds
• Potential use of N95 respiratory protection in production areas

Application question

How many years of solo HR department management do you have?