What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resource Generalist position at Delavan Holdings?
Description
Position Summary
The HR Generalist plays a critical role as a trusted advisor for a large business unit with over 2,000 employees across multiple locations and states. This position is responsible for aligning HR initiatives with business objectives, building a positive employee experience, and supporting leaders in engaging and managing their most important resource - their team. Our team is based onsite at our Delavan Holdings Family Office in Delavan, Wisconsin. This position reports directly to the Director of HR.
Key Responsibilities
HR Strategy & Business Partnership (5%)
Qualifications
Position Summary
The HR Generalist plays a critical role as a trusted advisor for a large business unit with over 2,000 employees across multiple locations and states. This position is responsible for aligning HR initiatives with business objectives, building a positive employee experience, and supporting leaders in engaging and managing their most important resource - their team. Our team is based onsite at our Delavan Holdings Family Office in Delavan, Wisconsin. This position reports directly to the Director of HR.
Key Responsibilities
HR Strategy & Business Partnership (5%)
- Partner with business leaders to develop and execute HR strategies that align with organizational goals
- Analyze workforce trends and provide data-driven recommendations to improve performance and engagement
- Act as a strategic advisor on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters, providing guidance and resolution support to people leaders working through complex employee situations
- Conduct thorough, unbiased workplace investigations and recommend appropriate actions
- Ensure consistent application of policies, procedures, and employment laws
- Promote internal career growth by supporting internal mobility programs and processes
- Guide managers and employees through transfers, promotions, and development opportunities
- Manage offboarding processes, including exit interview data gathering, and separation procedures
- Analyze exit data to identify trends and recommend improvements
- Make process improvements to manage compliance and risk through the transition process
- Support performance management processes, performance improvement plans, including goal setting, reviews, and development planning
- Collaborate with leadership to identify high-potential employees and succession planning opportunities
- Drive engagement initiatives and retention strategies
- Partner with centralized Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Specialists to support early-stage employee success and guide process improvement based on business needs
- Facilitate weekly new employee orientation
Qualifications
- 1-3 years of progressive HR experience, ideally in a business partner or generalist role
- Familiarity with Paylocity (HRIS), Google Workspace, and interest in AI and automation a plus
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferred
- Strong knowledge of employee relations, employment law, and HR best practices
- Strong experience in conducting workplace investigations and handling sensitive situations
- Proven ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to work onsite in Delavan, Wisconsin, with up to 10% travel