What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Generalist position at Realityworks?
Join Our Team at RW Thrive!
Who We Are
RW Thrive is the parent organization of three innovative companies making an impact through education and technology: Realityworks, known for experiential learning tools used in classrooms worldwide; CreXo, a leader in creative robotics education; and Realityworks AI, focused on developing cutting-edge artificial intelligence solutions and education simulations for learners. While RW Thrive may be new to your radar, our companies are well-established in their respective industries. Together, we are committed to empowering learners, educators, and organizations with the tools, technology, and experiences they need to thrive in an ever-evolving world.
Why Join Us?
- Employee-owned company with a collaborative culture
- Mission-driven work supporting educators and learners
- Opportunity to shape the future of technology in education
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Hybrid work flexibility
The Opportunity
As our Human Resources Generalist, you'll help create an exceptional employee experience across RW Thrive and its subsidiaries. You'll support employees and leaders through every stage of the employee journey while leading key HR programs, including onboarding, benefits and leave administration, employee communications, engagement initiatives, compliance efforts, and HR systems. As a trusted partner and resource, you'll help cultivate a positive workplace culture and contribute to initiatives that support our people, strengthen our organization, and drive continued growth.
If you're passionate about creating great employee experiences, building strong workplace cultures, and making a meaningful impact on people and organizations, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of our growing family of companies.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate new hire onboarding and orientation, including HRIS setup, Form I-9 completion, employment documentation, benefits enrollment, and cross-functional onboarding activities
- Manage employee lifecycle changes, including promotions, transfers, status changes, separations, offboarding activities, HRIS updates, organizational charts, personnel records, and required communications
- Serve as a resource to employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, attendance, performance documentation, and workplace concerns; resolve routine matters and support employee relations activities as needed
- Administer employee leave programs, including FMLA and other applicable leaves, by coordinating documentation, required communications, tracking, return-to-work processes, and accommodation support
- Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollments, eligibility changes, employee inquiries, invoice reconciliation, and coordination with benefits providers and brokers
- Coordinate workers' compensation and workplace injury administration, including claim reporting, documentation, employee communication, and insurer coordination
- Support performance management processes by coordinating review timelines, communications, documentation, and follow-up activities
- Provide recruiting support as needed, including candidate screening, interview scheduling, job postings, candidate communications, and hiring process coordination
- Coordinate the review and maintenance of job descriptions in partnership with department leaders and HR team members
- Maintain HR records and reporting, including safety, EEO, compliance, workforce reporting, and audit preparation activities
- Manage internal HR communications and engagement channels, employee surveys, recognition programs, employee ownership activities, and other engagement events
- Maintain knowledge of company policies, HR best practices, and applicable employment requirements while performing other duties and special projects as assigned
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent education and work experience
- Three or more years of progressive human resources experience, preferably with responsibility across multiple HR functional areas
- Experience providing direct support to employees and managers and independently administering assigned HR processes
- Working knowledge of Human Resources principles and practices, including onboarding, employee relations, benefits, leave administration, HR systems, and compliance requirements
- Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to effectively support employees and leaders while managing multiple priorities and maintaining accuracy
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and apply employment laws, policies, and HR technology to day-to-day responsibilities
Desired Qualifications
- SHRM-CP, PHR, or related HR certification
- Experience administering employee benefits and leave programs
- Experience supporting recruiting activities and using applicant tracking systems
- Experience working in a multi-state, multi-entity, or subsidiary-based organization
Work Location
- RW Thrive is headquartered in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. This is a hybrid position with a minimum of one day per week onsite at the corporate office, with additional onsite presence as business needs require
Travel Requirements
- Occasional travel (up to 10%) is required for conferences, training, or professional development
Learn More
- Discover more about our mission and impact at www.rwthrive.com
RW Thrive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.