Senior Human Resources Generalist

Blair Fire Protection is a top industry leader in fire prevention and protection. We are a Wisconsin-based company with offices in Butler and Neenah. We are seeking an experienced Senior Human Resources Generalist to join our team. If you’re a hands-on human resource professional with multi-location HR support experience, this is your chance to shape culture, drive organizational growth, and make a real impact.

About The Role

Reporting to the CFO, the Senior HR Generalist serves as a trusted HR partner and oversees day-to-day HR operations across two locations, ensuring compliance, supporting employees and managers, and strengthening company culture. Key areas of responsibility will include, but not be limited to, talent acquisition, legal compliance, employee relations, issue resolution, training and development, employee communications, benefits, and performance reviews for two office locations.

This Senior HR Generalist position is available due to an upcoming retirement, and we’re offering a unique opportunity for the right candidate to be mentored directly by the outgoing HR incumbent, ensuring a smooth transition and a deep understanding of our culture, processes, and people.

This is an on-site role based at our home office in Butler, WI. Periodic travel to Neenah, WI, will be required to meet business needs.

Successful Candidates Will Have:

• Solid communications skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, think strategically, and work collaboratively at all levels within an organization
• Previous experience providing multi-site HR support in the construction/trades industry
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain composure during challenging situations

Essential Duties:

• Lead the talent acquisition process from recruiting, sourcing, scheduling interviews, drug testing, background checks, and onboarding new employees
• Manage employee benefits, including communication, coordination, and processing of annual open enrollment activities and all new employee benefits orientations
• Develop and implement employee policies and procedures, and maintain employee handbooks
• Guide leadership on personnel matters, policy reviews, and HR company-wide programs
• Provide guidance on strategic organizational growth and staffing
• Responsible for maintaining employee personnel files
• Manage Workers' Compensation accident reporting in coordination with the Safety Manager
• Perform administrative functions associated with safety and OSHA requirements
• Manage the employee termination process, including exit interviews and timely response to unemployment claims
• Oversee event planning, wellness programs, and employee engagement initiatives
• Backup for office administration

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive and well-rounded HR generalist experience
• Knowledgeable in safety and compliance regulations and reporting requirements
• MS Office Suite proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint)
• Prior HR experience in the construction or trades industry is preferred
• Ability to travel within the state as needed

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• PHR/SHRM certifications are always a plus

Our Total Rewards Offering

Blair Fire Protection offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and retirement benefits, paid vacation, and holidays, coupled with a challenging and team-oriented work environment to help you succeed in your career.

Blair Fire Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer.