Human Resources Generalist
Jackson, WI
Full Time
Human Resources
Mid Level
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Human Resources Generalist
Jackson, WI
Join a growing, innovative construction company in a Human Resources Generalist role. You will support operations across all business divisions. This company is known for delivering high-quality, custom projects across a diverse range of industries and is looking for an HR professional who can contribute to a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
Position Overview
Reporting to senior HR leadership, this role serves as a key resource for day-to-day HR operations. The Human Resources Generalist will provide full-cycle recruiting support, administer benefits and leave programs, assist with employee relations, and ensure compliance with employment laws. This is a highly collaborative, detail-oriented role requiring discretion, adaptability, and strong customer service skills.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Education & Knowledge
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Human Resources Generalist
Jackson, WI
Join a growing, innovative construction company in a Human Resources Generalist role. You will support operations across all business divisions. This company is known for delivering high-quality, custom projects across a diverse range of industries and is looking for an HR professional who can contribute to a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
Position Overview
Reporting to senior HR leadership, this role serves as a key resource for day-to-day HR operations. The Human Resources Generalist will provide full-cycle recruiting support, administer benefits and leave programs, assist with employee relations, and ensure compliance with employment laws. This is a highly collaborative, detail-oriented role requiring discretion, adaptability, and strong customer service skills.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of employee and company information
- Support full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding
- Partner with hiring managers and external recruiting resources to meet hiring needs
- Coordinate onboarding processes, including new hire orientation and documentation
- Administer employee benefits and leave programs, including FMLA
- Maintain accurate employee records within HRIS systems
- Assist with compliance related to federal, state, and local employment laws (FMLA, FLSA, ACA, ADA, DOT, etc.)
- Support employee relations by assisting with conflict resolution, documentation, and issue tracking
- Contribute to performance management and employee engagement initiatives
- Respond to routine HR inquiries and provide guidance on policies and procedures
- Conduct stay and exit interviews to support retention strategies
- Ensure accuracy of benefit-related invoices and resolve discrepancies
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance HR service delivery
- Support workplace safety initiatives in partnership with internal teams
- Provide administrative support and backup to HR leadership and team members as needed
Education & Knowledge
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
- Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems (BambooHR preferred)
- HR certification (PHR/SPHR) preferred
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred
- 3+ years of HR experience required
- Experience in high-volume or fast-paced environments preferred
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing needs
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities
- Customer-focused mindset with a collaborative approach
- Ability to handle sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion
- Office environment with occasional interaction in production/shop areas
- May require standing, walking, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
- Regular use of computer and standard office equipment
We Make it Easy
Founded in 1901, MRA is a nonprofit employer association that serves more than 4,000 employers, covering more than one million employees.
As one of the largest employer associations in the nation, MRA helps its member organizations thrive by offering the most comprehensive assortment of HR services, information, education, and resources to help build successful workplaces and a powerful workforce.
We partner with these companies working directly with their HR department and leadership to hire their talent. We are a direct line to the company, not an agency recruiter.
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