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HR Generalist

Appleton, Wisconsin

Category: Human Resources

Job Type: Direct Hire

Location: Appleton, Wisconsin 54911

Salary Range: $70,000 – $73,000 annually

Overview

We are partnering with a well-established, multi-state manufacturing organization in the Appleton, WI area to identify a high-potential Human Resources Generalist. This role is designed as a succession position, with the opportunity to advance into the Human Resources Manager role within approximately two years as the current leader prepares for retirement.

This position offers broad exposure across the full HR function and is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys hands-on work, cross-functional collaboration, and building strong relationships with employees and leadership.

What You'll Do

As the Human Resources Generalist, you will support day-to-day HR operations across multiple locations while helping strengthen a positive, compliant, and engaged workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Partner with hiring managers to develop job descriptions and manage full-cycle recruiting
• Promote employer branding in local communities and at job fairs
• Coordinate with external recruiting agencies as needed
• Conduct interviews and oversee onboarding for new hires
• Occasional travel to job fairs and other company locations

Employee Relations & Policy Management

• Serve as the primary HR contact for employee questions and concerns
• Support managers with performance management, corrective action, and investigations
• Ensure compliance with multi-state employment laws and internal policies
• Assist with updating employee handbooks and HR procedures
• Champion employee engagement initiatives, surveys, and retention efforts
• Coordinate and help lead annual HR training programs

Compensation, Benefits & HR Administration

• Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS (Dayforce)
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment, open enrollment, and retirement plans
• Support payroll processes, including timesheets, pay changes, and audits
• Administer terminations, exit interviews, and COBRA
• Manage workers' compensation claims and OSHA documentation
• Assist with year-end bonus payouts and reporting

Leadership & Growth

• Work closely with the HR Manager and leadership team
• Participate in talent development, compensation review cycles, and succession planning
• Gain exposure and responsibility in preparation for progression into the HR Manager role

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or similar)
• 5–7 years of progressive HR experience
• Strong knowledge of multi-state employment compliance
• Working knowledge of labor laws including FMLA, FLSA, ADA, and EEO
• Experience using HRIS and applicant tracking systems
• Strong communication, judgment, and problem-solving skills

Preferred

• HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Experience supporting hourly workforces across multiple locations

Why This Opportunity

• Clear succession path to HR Manager within ~2 years
• Stable, reputable organization with a strong people-focused culture
• Broad HR exposure across employee relations, compliance, benefits, and leadership initiatives
• Direct hire role with long-term growth and stability

ABR Employment Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veterans' status.