HR Generalist

Human Resources

Posted 08/26/2026
Direct Hire
Direct Hire

Job Description

Our client is looking for a Human Resources Generalist to join their team right here in MKE! In this role, YOU won't just process paperwork—YOU will take full ownership of total rewards, benefits strategy, and payroll execution across all six of their divisions nationwide.

What YOU'LL Do:

  • Own Total Rewards: Lead their annual health insurance open enrollment, manage multi-million dollar benefit budgets, and build out their automated HRIS platform.
  • Drive Employee Culture: Create creative "Total Rewards Statements" to showcase employee value, lead new hire orientations, and steer their local Milwaukee Social Events & Charitable Committees.
  • Master Compliance & Payroll: Process bi-weekly salaried payroll (including international/German payroll coordination) and manage FMLA, ADA, COBRA, and Workers' Compensation cases.

Job Requirements

What We Are Looking For:

  • 5–7+ years of progressive HR experience (HR certification is a major plus!)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related business field
  • A unique mix of analytical muscle (handling audits, surveys, and invoices) and creative flair (designing wellness programs and staff communications)
  • Must reside in the Milwaukee area to work out of their local office, with occasional travel to support other divisions

Additional Information

If YOU love working in a fast-paced environment where YOU can work independently and touch every piece of the HR lifecycle, we want to meet YOU!
Email me if YOU are interested in learning more ~ nicole@alliancestaff.com

Meet Your Recruiter

Nicole Mortell, CPC
Nicole Mortell, CPC
Nicole Mortell, CPC

Partner, Vice President of Sales

Nicole earned her Bachelor of Arts from UW-Oshkosh and began her staffing career shortly after graduation.  Quickly, Nicole found her passion rising to top producer year after year and from there in 2006 she became one of the founding Partners of AllianceStaff.  Today as Partner and VP of Sales and Marketing, she remains on the front lines of recruitment and client management, while simultaneously fostering the growth of AllianceStaff by identifying key business development opportunities and training team members to develop their own desks. Nicole partners with companies across a wide range of industries to understand their hiring needs and to help them build the best possible teams.  She has been recruiting in Milwaukee for over 15 years and has developed a unique insight into the hiring needs of the local market. She creates strong business relationships, many of which turn into long-term friendships, attesting to the loyalty she has with her clients and candidates. She listens.  She asks questions. And she understands that a great talent match never needs to be sold.  Nicole intuitively knows when she’s found the right match, and her long track record of successful placements proves her skill.

In her free time you can find Nicole on the soccer field watching her twin boys play in rain, sleet or snow (true soccer mom!!), staying on top of fitness trends, checking out a new restaurant with her girlfriends, traveling with her husband Tom or snuggling with her baby girl Mariah (Australian miniature Labradoodle.)

About Milwaukee, WI

Ready to kickstart your career in the vibrant region around Milwaukee, Wisconsin? Embrace endless growth opportunities and unbeatable charm in this bustling city along Lake Michigan. From the mesmerizing Milwaukee Art Museum to the pulsating energy of the Harley-Davidson Museum, this area offers a blend of cultural experiences and bustling city life. Indulge in delectable cheese curds and custard, catch a show at the historic Pabst Theater, or cheer on the Brewers at American Family Field. Discover your next career move while soaking up the area's unique culture and charm. Explore our job listings today and take your career to new heights in Milwaukee, Wisconsin!

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