Human Resources Generalist

This onsite Human Resources Generalist position supports store leadership at the Sussex/Pewaukee, WI location by providing HR coaching and guidance across staffing, onboarding, employee relations, compensation, EEO, safety, HR policy, and related HR functions.

Role Overview

As an HR business partner at the store level, you will help ensure effective people practices that strengthen engagement, retention, and performance. The role includes partnering with leadership to communicate with team members, assisting with talent management and total rewards processes, and supporting employee relations activities under the direction of the HR Market Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Support staffing by assisting with the interview and selection process for leadership and non-leadership roles within the store; manage the applicant tracking system and applications for store positions.
• Oversee orientation, onboarding, and training to drive engagement and retention.
• Champion engagement through mTeam, mCulture, mPerformance, and other HR key initiatives.
• Facilitate effective communication across the store by engaging leadership to communicate and follow up with team members.
• Assist with reporting, analysis, execution, and follow up for talent management, talent development, talent acquisition, and total rewards processes and programs.
• Provide guidance to leadership on career development resources, including running reports and tracking progress for Individual Development Plans, talent profiles, development goals, training completion, and overall development efforts.
• With guidance from the HR Market Manager, provide consultation and recommendations to leadership regarding employee relations activities, dispute resolution procedures, corrective and disciplinary actions, terminations, and EEO matters.
• Assist with investigating and resolving employee complaints or policy violations.
• Support HR Market Managers with projects as needed.
• Provide business partner support for company policies and procedures covering employee relations, compensation and payroll, benefits administration, talent development, talent management, and disability management services.
• May perform other administrative duties as assigned or required.

Required Qualifications

• High School or equivalency required.
• Associate Degree in Human Resources preferred (or higher education in the field).
• Ability to present thought leadership, demonstrate leadership presence, and remain approachable.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to listen attentively and actively.
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written, including the ability to facilitate small and large groups in formal presentations, working meetings, business reviews, and informal discussions.
• Demonstrated ability to design effective meetings and small group interactions, including one-to-one discussions and conflict mediations.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships across all levels of the organization (up, down, and sideways) with a positive rapport.
• High energy and adaptability.
• Time management and prioritization skills.
• Tenacity, emotional consistency, and courage to address difficult situations.
• Schedule flexibility when business needs exist.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and instill trust.

Preferred Experience

• 2 years of experience working as an HR Generalist, Sr. HR Generalist, HR Manager, or equivalent.
• 2 years of experience in employee relations and investigations.
• 2 years of experience with HRIS and applicant tracking systems.

Technologies

• HRIS
• Applicant Tracking Systems (including applicant tracking system)
• mTeam
• mCulture
• mPerformance

Compensation & Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Paid parental leave
• Paid education assistance
• Team member discount
• Development programs for advancement and career growth
• 3 Weeks of Paid Days Off (effective on hire date; leaders only)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/401K (effective on hire date; leaders only)
• Tuition Free and Education Reimbursement Programs (available on hire date)
• Career Growth

Location & Work Setup

• Onsite at the store location in Pewaukee, WI (Sussex/Pewaukee area)

Job Posting Details

• Minimum experience: 2 years