Strategic HR Specialist: Onboarding, Benefits & Payroll

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

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.