Strategic Senior HR Generalist — Employee Relations Leader

Truity Partners; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Truity Partners in the Greater Milwaukee area seeks a Senior Human Resources Generalist to partner with employees and leaders, manage employee relations, performance, policies, and workplace matters, balancing day-to-day needs with strategic talent initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor's in HR or related field, progressive HR experience at senior level, and manufacturing exposure; you will support development, recruitment, leave administration, and training across a multi-shift environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field required; formal HR training preferred.
• Progressive HR experience at the Senior HR Generalist/HR Manager level.
• Manufacturing experience and plant support is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of FMLA and HR policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted HR partner to employees and leaders, providing guidance on employee relations, performance, policies, and workplace matters.
• Manage employee relations situations, helping leaders navigate issues while ensuring consistent and appropriate practices.
• Partner with leadership on employee development, retention, engagement, and workforce initiatives.
• Review compensation recommendations, new hire offers, and internal changes to help ensure alignment and consistency across the organization.
• Support employee career development initiatives and help identify opportunities for internal growth and advancement.
• Coordinate promotions and other employee changes in partnership with managers and leadership.
• Manage and support leave administration, including the FMLA process and related employee communication.
• Coordinate performance evaluation processes and provide guidance to managers and employees throughout the review cycle.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and new hire integration as business needs require.
• Review, update, and develop job descriptions in partnership with managers and business leaders.
• Conduct exit interviews, identify recurring themes, and provide insights that can support retention efforts.
• Develop and facilitate employee and manager training, including performance management, confidentiality, and other HR-related topics.
• Support internship programming and coordinate activities that contribute to the intern experience.
• Assist with student tours, outreach activities, and other programs that introduce individuals to the organization and career opportunities.
• Evaluate HR practices and recommend improvements that enhance the employee experience and support organizational goals.
• Provide thoughtful solutions to complex or sensitive HR situations while balancing employee, leadership, and business needs.

Skills

Employee relations

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Strategic mindset

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/related field

Job description

Truity Partners in the Greater Milwaukee area seeks a Senior Human Resources Generalist to partner with employees and leaders, manage employee relations, performance, policies, and workplace matters, balancing day-to-day needs with strategic talent initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor's in HR or related field, progressive HR experience at senior level, and manufacturing exposure; you will support development, recruitment, leave administration, and training across a multi-shift environment.