Human Resource Generalist - Hybrid

What TAPCO Offers

• Competitive benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance
• Eight paid holidays each year
• Paid vacation and personal time starting on day one
• Four weeks of paid parental leave with no waiting period
• 401(k) plan with employer match that is fully vested on day one
• Company funded short term disability
• Quarterly company events and team lunches
• Opportunity to influence company happenings by joining the Fun or Safety Committee

The Human Resource Generalist role is a hybrid position based in Brown Deer, WI. This role supports onboarding, benefits administration, compliance, HRIS data management, and staffing for both exempt and non-exempt employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead full cycle recruiting for exempt and non-exempt roles, including advertising, sourcing, interviewing, offers, and follow-up with candidates
• Track applicants and provide ongoing staffing support for exempt managerial positions
• Coordinate and enhance the onboarding experience with new staff and department managers; conduct new hire orientation with policy review and collection of required information
• Assist with resolving employee relations inquiries and provide guidance to managers and staff
• Support compliance programs, filings, and reports such as EEO, ACA, OSHA, DOT, and FMLA
• Maintain HRIS data accuracy and generate customized and standard reports to support HR metrics and manager requests
• Recommend new features and improvements to HR processes and systems
• Respond to questions about benefits, leave, payroll, and policy interpretation; communicate directly with staff
• Research, develop, recommend, and interpret HR policies and procedures
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local labor laws; stay current on HR legislation and best practices
• Contribute to HR projects such as HRIS implementation, policy updates, and employee engagement initiatives
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to relate across all levels
• Solid problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities
• Discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information
• Proficiency with HRIS and the Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent organizational and time-management capabilities; capable of handling multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field and/or professional certification
• Professional or Strategic HR certification is preferred
• 2-3 years of HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting
• At least 2 years of experience in complex employee relations is preferred
• Experience with a growing company and administering compliance-related reporting
• Training and development experience is a plus
• Strong customer service experience, both over the phone and in person
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with staff and management
• Excellent computer skills across business applications, Microsoft Office, Outlook, and HRIS systems
• Proven ability to handle confidential information and coordinate, organize, and manage projects

Technologies

• HRIS
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Outlook