Human Resources Generalist - Medford, WI

The HR Generalist is responsible for providing comprehensive human resources support to employees and management within a fast-paced environment. This role involves day-to-day HR operations, including a strong focus on maintaining compliance with labor laws, safety regulations, company policies, and the ability to adapt HR strategies to meet the unique needs of our workforce.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet co-workers, employees and customers with a friendly attitude and serve our customers in a friendly, efficient manner
• Promote positive culture and ensure effective communication
• Collaborate with managers to identify staffing needs and partner with the recruitment team to develop talent pipelines for key positions.
• Talent acquisition and retention for all levels within the organization.
• Support new hire orientation and ensure smooth onboarding processes.
• Assist supervisors with development and implementation of performance management programs, including goal setting, evaluations, and feedback processes.
• Support corrective action plans, disciplinary actions, and terminations as needed, ensuring compliance with company policies and labor laws.
• Partner with the senior leaders to coordinate and deliver training programs to improve workforce skills, safety awareness, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Identify training needs within the individual teams and partner with the training teams to support employee development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and company policies.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records.
• Monitor time and attendance systems and ensure compliance with wage and hour laws.
• DOT Driver compliance, Fed Med tracking, Driver License tracking, PSP and MVR review
• Track training such as UST Class AB, Liquor License and ServSafe
• Assist employees with benefits-related inquiries and ensure proper enrollment and documentation.
• Support compensation planning, job evaluations, and wage adjustments.
• Payroll processing and benefit administration
• 401(k) Plan Administration & Compliance including annual auditing practices
• FMLA & Short-term disability administration
• Collaborate with safety teams on investigations as well as ensuring safe working environment in compliance with OSHA standards and company policies.
• Support accident investigations, workers' compensation claims, and safety training programs.
• Maintain and update HR information systems (HRIS) and employee records for 300 employees.
• Analyze HR data to identify trends and recommend process improvements or interventions.
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• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications:

• Education: Six years of human resource generalist experience, bachelor’s degree in human resources preferred.
• Experience: 3 years of HR generalist experience, preferably in a retail and/or transportation environment.
• Certifications: Professional certifications such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR are highly desirable.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Must be able to follow verbal and written directions in regard to daily reporting.
• Knowledge of labor laws, HR best practices, and employment regulations.
• Deep understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., FMLA, FLSA, ADA, OSHA) and regulations relevant to the retail, agriculture and transportation industry.
• Excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills for navigating sensitive issues.
• Ability to build relationships with employees, supervisors, and senior leadership to foster collaboration and engagement.
• Capacity to adapt HR practices and approaches to the unique needs of our business.
• Must be able to manage confidential information to include wage information for all personnel within the Company.
• Natural ability to lead teams thru empathy, good judgment and exceptional communication.
• Exercises proficiency with HRIS, Microsoft Office suite and other HR-related software.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Position requires this candidate to work 45 hour per week in this full-time exempt position.
Must be able to periodically lift up to 30 pounds

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