Senior Human Resources Generalist - Power Systems Division

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

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Senior HR Generalist to support our Power Systems Division – Operations. This role is ideal for an HR professional who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative environment and enjoys balancing day-to-day HR operations that matter most. You will play a key role in shaping the employee experience and culture across the division. You will partner closely with the HR Manager and broader HR team to deliver consistent, high-impact HR programs while helping to drive engagement, strengthen leadership capability, and support business performance. This role offers opportunities to contribute to enterprise-wide HR initiatives while continuing to grow your career.

Business Partnership

• Serve as the primary HR partner for the operations team, aligning HR initiatives with business priorities and organizational effectiveness.
• Serve as a trusted partner to managers and employees, championing the culture and promoting a positive, consistent Miller employee experience.
• Partner with leaders to drive employee engagement, retention, and team effectiveness.
• Collaborate closely with campus HR team members to drive alignment, share best practices, and ensure consistent application of policies across the organization.

Talent & Employee Support

• Manage employee relations matters, including investigations, coaching, and conflict resolution.
• Manage 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.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure compliance with employment laws, policies, and HR practices while maintaining accurate documentation.
• Support special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Travel may be required.

What Success Looks Like

• Relationship Builder: Builds strong, trusted relationships with leaders and employees across operations.
• Sound Judgment: Handles employee relations matters effectively, proactively, and with sound judgment and the utmost confidentiality.
• Employee Focused: Executes talent processes consistently, adding value to the employee experience.
• Leadership Coach: Supports and coaches leaders effectively, resulting in improved team performance and engagement.
• Continuous Improvement: Implements HR programs and initiatives smoothly, aligning them with broader organizational goals while maintaining a continuous improvement mindset.
• Team Collaborator: Collaborates effectively with the HR team, contributing to a cohesive and high-performing HR function.
• Operational Excellence: Maintains compliance and HR operations with accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.
• Adaptable: Manages multiple priorities effectively while working both independently and collaboratively.
• Effective Communicator: Demonstrates strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Influential: Builds relationships and effectively influences across a diverse, multi-functional organization.
• Organized: Demonstrates strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably supporting professional business functions
• Strong experience in employee relations, coaching, and advising leaders at multiple levels
• Solid understanding of employment law and HR best practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• HR certification (PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP/SCP) preferred
• Spanish speaking (preferred)

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