Sr HR Specialist

Family & Children's Center; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off incl. vacation & 9hols +

Healthcare options: medical, vision, &

Health Savings Account contributions

Life insurance 100% by FCC

Disability & critical illness coverage

401(k) with FCC match

Business casual dress code

Community impact through service

Job summary

Family & Children's Center in La Crosse, WI is seeking a Senior HR Specialist to support staff from pre-hire through orientation to benefits and termination, and to assist the HR Director and Leadership Team on policies and procedures.

The role emphasizes benefits coordination, payroll support, records maintenance, and orientation delivery, with the required education and 5–7 years of administrative HR experience. The team serves the local community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, HR, management or related field; admin experience 5–7 years.
• Familiarity with human resources laws and regulations.
• Strong computer applications and data analysis skills.
• Experience maintaining HR records and onboarding processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate new hires and departures including background checks, onboarding, and exit activities.
• Support time card and payroll processing, resolving issues as needed.
• Maintain HR files for internal use and licensing.
• Conduct agency orientation Day 1 and explain policies and procedures.
• Provide benefits assistance and liaise with providers.
• Assist HR team with planning and facilitating agency social events.

Skills

HR laws knowledge

Data analysis

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, HR, management or related field

Job description

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.

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!