Sr HR Specialist

Family & Childrens Center; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

9 holidays + floating holiday

Health Savings Account

Medical/vision/dental options

100% life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

Dress code policy

Community impact

Job summary

Family & Children's Center in La Crosse, WI, is seeking a Senior Human Resources Specialist. The role involves handling pre-hire to termination processes, guiding policy implementation, and supporting the HR Director and leadership team.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and 5–7 years of administrative HR experience, with strong knowledge of HR laws and data analysis skills. The position is based in La Crosse with a comprehensive benefits package and a focus on community impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, management or related field.
• 5 to 7 years administrative experience.
• Familiarity with human resources laws and regulations.
• Strong data organization and analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative processing for new hires and departures, background checks, onboarding, exit interviews and termination activities.
• Support time card and payroll processing, resolving issues.
• Maintain HR files for internal use and licensing purposes.
• Conduct Agency orientation Day 1 by guiding on policies and procedures.
• Assist employees with benefits needs; liaise with benefits providers.
• Assist HR team in planning agency social events.

Skills

HR regulations knowledge

Data analysis

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or HR

Tools

Payroll software

Office software

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Legal Address - La Crosse, WI 54603, Salary Range: $27.00 - $33.00 Hourly, Job Category: Human Resources, Join our Human Resources team as a Sr. Human Resources Specialist in La Crosse, WI!

This position typically starts at the mid wage range which can vary based on education and experience.

BASIC PURPOSE: Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Senior Human Resources Specialist supports a wide range of transactional staff needs from pre-hire to orientation to benefits to termination. The Senior Human Resources Specialist is also a support for the HR Director and the Leadership Team on policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate administrative processing for new hires and departures. This includes background checking, distributing confirmation letters, coordinating on boarding services between new hires and existing employees, conducting exit interviews and completing termination activities.
• Support time card and payroll processing, including resolving issues as needed.
• Maintain HR files for internal use and licensing purposes.
• Conduct Agency orientation Day 1 by providing guidance on the agency’s policies and procedures.
• Provide assistance to employees with benefits needs. Act as a liaison between employees and the agency’s employee benefits and providers.
• Assist HR team in planning and facilitating agency social events.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ENVIRONMENT

• Education, Training & Work Experience: Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, management or related field; administrative experience 5 to 7 years.
• Specialized Knowledge & Skills: Familiarity with human resources laws and regulations; strong computer application skills related to data organization and analysis.
• Equipment & Applications: General office equipment such as computer and desktop applications; printers/scanners/fax machines.
• Work Environment & Physical Demands: General office environment with minimal lifting and travel.

Benefits at FCC

• Paid time off through accrued vacation and sick time & 9 recognized holidays – plus an additional floating holiday!
• Customize your insurance needs - medical, vision, and dental options to fit your family.
• Health Savings Account - FCC makes monthly contributions!
• Life insurance covered 100% by FCC.
• Short term & long-term disability, voluntary life, accident, cancer and critical illness insurance available.
• 401(k) Savings Plan - FCC will match up to 3% of the employee’s contribution (a 50% match on the first 6%).
• Business Casual dress code policy – dress appropriately per your schedule.
• Our Clients – the biggest benefit of all is that you are making a difference by supporting members in your local community!