What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Generalist position at Ruekert & Mielke, Inc?
Are you an organized and versatile HR professional who enjoys balancing multiple aspects of human resources, from payroll and benefits to recruitment and employee engagement? Join the collaborative team at Ruekert & Mielke, Inc., where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on our people and culture.
In this role, you’ll handle a broad range of HR responsibilities, from ensuring accurate payroll and benefit programs to engaging with employees and supporting new talent onboarding. As part of our employee-owned culture, you’ll play an integral part in maintaining a positive and collaborative workplace.
What You’ll Gain
- Exposure to all facets of HR, including payroll, benefits, and talent management
- A supportive, employee-owned environment focused on teamwork and development
- Opportunities for career growth, mentorship, and ongoing professional training
Goals & Responsibilities
This position includes, but is not limited to, the following duties and responsibilities:
- Process biweekly payroll accurately and on time for all employees
- Maintain payroll records, manage quarterly/annual tax filings, and ensure compliance with wage and hour laws
- Administer and reconcile employee benefits programs and billing
- Lead benefits enrollment and manage leave programs, including FMLA
- Respond to payroll and benefits inquiries, providing excellent support
- Support full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, sourcing, interviewing, and offers
- Partner with managers on staffing strategies and employer branding initiatives
- Coordinate onboarding and new hire orientation programs
- Maintain HRIS accuracy and employee records
- Assist with programs that enhance retention, engagement, and organizational culture
Qualifications & Skills
The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following education, experience, and abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum of three years’ HR experience as a coordinator, generalist or in a similar capacity
- Hands-on experience with payroll processing and benefits administration strongly preferred
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-service approach
- Ability to work with sensitive information confidentially and professionally
- Proficiency in HRIS/payroll systems and Microsoft Office Suite
- HR certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR preferred
Benefits
Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. is proud to be 100% employee owned. Our flexible working environment, engaged culture, and in‐depth training and mentoring program are just a few of the reasons why we are consistently named a “Top Workplace” by the Journal Sentinel.
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Performance bonuses
- Extra hours bonuses
- Remote/flexible hours
- Generous personal time off and holiday programs
- Health, dental, vision, life, dependent life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with employer match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Prepaid legal services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition reimbursement
About Us
Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned civil engineering firm that has been empowering clients and employee owners to thrive since 1946. Together with our family of firms, Axiom Consultants and Outland Design, we tackle engineering challenges for a diverse set of clients across multiple sectors including government, agriculture, and real estate.
Our team of engineers, environmental scientists, and technology experts work as an extension of our clients, offering exceptional planning, design, and construction management services. Combining experience, vision, and innovative technology, R/M serves as a trusted infrastructure ally to help “make community possible.”
Visit www.ruekertmielke.com to learn more.
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