As one of the largest employer associations in the nation, MRA helps its member organizations thrive by offering the most comprehensive assortment of HR services, information, education, and resources to help build successful workplaces and a powerful workforce. This role partners with managers and employees to ensure compliance with employment laws, promote a positive workplace culture, and deliver exceptional HR support throughout the employee lifecycle.

HR Generalist
GO Riteway
Oak Creek, WI

Position Summary
The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for supporting key HR functions with a primary focus on benefits, leave administration, and employee relations. This role partners with managers and employees to ensure compliance with employment laws, promote a positive workplace culture, and deliver exceptional HR support throughout the employee lifecycle.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Benefits Administration

• Manage enrollment for new hires, process changes for current employees, and track eligibility for various programs
• Coordinate with insurance carriers and third-party administrators to review claims and handle enrollments
• Ensure benefit plans follow all applicable federal, state, and local laws such as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), COBRA, and FMLA.

Leave of Absence Administration (FMLA, ADA, and Other Leaves)

• Administer Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations, and other federal, state, and company leave programs.
• Coordinate leave requests, maintain required documentation, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
• Communicate with employees, managers, healthcare providers, and third-party administrators regarding leave status and return-to-work processes.
• Track leave utilization and maintain accurate records.

Help as needed in the following areas:

• Workers Compensation
• Employee Relations
• Compliance and HR Administration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of Human Resources experience with emphasis in benefits and leave administration.
• Experience in the transportation industry is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of benefits, FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation regulations, COBRA, HIPAA, and other employment laws.
• Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification is preferred.

Key Competencies

• Benefits Administration
• Leave Management (FMLA/ADA)
• Employee Relations
• Workers' Compensation Administration
• Employment Law Compliance
• Conflict Resolution
• Communication and Customer Service
• Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Confidentiality and Professional Judgment

Additional Information

• Supports the payroll and recruiting departments as needed

We Make it Easy

Founded in 1901, MRA is a nonprofit employer association that serves more than 4,000 employers, covering more than one million employees.

As one of the largest employer associations in the nation, MRA helps its member organizations thrive by offering the most comprehensive assortment of HR services, information, education, and resources to help build successful workplaces and a powerful workforce.

We partner with these companies working directly with their HR department and leadership to hire their talent. We are a direct line to the company, not an agency recruiter.

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