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Human Resources Generalist

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory
Madison, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 11/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/3/2027

Put your Human Resources experience to work for a mission that matters! We're looking for a Human Resources Generalist who is passionate about supporting employees, building strong relationships, and making a difference every day.

Job Objective:

Serves as the local HR Generalist for The Salvation Army of Dane County. Oversees and administers all local human resources functions, ensures compliance with Salvation Army policies and applicable employment laws, and provides guidance and support to supervisors and employees. Balances day-to-day HR operations with higher-level planning, training, and employee relations oversight, while coordinating closely with Divisional Human Resources.

Essential Functions:

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job-related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

  • Serves as the local Human Resources Generalist, providing oversight and administration of HR functions in alignment with Divisional HR policies and procedures. Serves as a point of contact for employee questions regarding policies, procedures, and workplace concerns.
  • Oversees recruitment and hiring processes, including coordinating with Divisional HR for job postings, interview coordination, candidate communication, and hiring documentation.
  • Ensures consistent onboarding for all new hires, including orientation, how to access email and other relevant systems, policy and ethics acknowledgement, etc.
  • Provides guidance to supervisors on hiring practices, interview standards, position requirements, employee relations issues, corrective action, performance management and workplace concerns.
  • Coordinates with Divisional HR on escalated or complex employee matters, investigations, or corrective actions.
  • Processes employee status changes including promotions, transfers, wage adjustment, and terminations.
  • Assists Divisional HR with information for leaves of absence, including FMLA and Personal leaves.
  • Works with Divisional HR on benefits-related communications, including new enrollments and open enrollment.
  • Provides training, support, and oversight to ensure effective HR service delivery. Develops and implements local HR procedures and training opportunities for managers to promote consistency and compliance.
  • Conducts exit interviews with employees who leave voluntarily, and shares information with Divisional HR.
  • Ensures work-related injuries are timely and properly reported to Chesterfield and Divisional HR as required.
  • Leads the development and revision of local job descriptions to ensure they accurately reflect the duties and needs of each position as needed. Updates local organizational charts to correspond with staffing changes.
  • Participates in organizational strategic planning, providing HR perspective to align workforce capacity with program goals and financial resources.
  • Leads the local Staff Engagement Committee, including planning employee recognition and engagement activities.
  • Manages HR-related budgets for training, forecasting costs for staffing, engagement and administrative needs.
  • Maintains local accurate, confidential personnel records and tracks required documentation.

Minimum Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.

Education: Bachelors in HR or related field

Experience: Three years experience in Human Resources, with management experience. - Or - Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Certifications: Valid Wisconsin driver's license with clearance to drive through TSA insurance.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.

 

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