Strategic HR Manager — Benefits, Compliance & People Growth

Midwest Refrigerated Milwaukee, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Midwest Refrigerated Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR programs, benefits administration, and process improvements across locations.

This role focuses on compliance, training initiatives, and employee relations to support company objectives. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, preferred PHR/SHRM-CP certification, and multi-state HR experience with self-funded benefits administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification is highly preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience with self-funded benefits administration.
• Five years of progressively responsible HR generalist experience in a multi-state environment, including employment law and regulations, high-volume recruitment and selection, and employee relations.
• Strong computer and technology skills, including Microsoft Office, HRIS, LMS, and applicant tracking systems (ADP Workforce Now, experience preferred).
• Demonstrated knowledge of HR laws, including ADA and EEO requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned HR programs, benefits administration, administrative processes, and project-based initiatives.
• Coordinate resources, monitor progress, support compliance practices, analyze HR metrics, and drive improvements in training, performance management, retention, and HR service delivery.
• Monitor compliance practices, recommend policy or process improvements, and support implementation of best practices to reduce employment-related risk.
• Partner with the Director of HR to design, prioritize, and implement HR programs and initiatives.
• Oversee the Learning Management System (LMS) and vendor relations.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Discretion and confidentiality

Strong communication skills

Time management

Leadership and collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

HRIS

LMS

Applicant tracking systems

Job description

Midwest Refrigerated Services, Inc. is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR programs, benefits administration, and process improvements across locations.

This role focuses on compliance, training initiatives, and employee relations to support company objectives. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, preferred PHR/SHRM-CP certification, and multi-state HR experience with self-funded benefits administration.