Human Resource Generalist

Posted 06/30/2026
Direct Hire
Direct Hire

Job Description

Do YOU like to take ownership of a variety of HR-related initiatives within total rewards/benefits, employee onboarding & orientation, payroll, and other general Human Resource inquiries and functions?  We are looking for a Human Resources Generalist is who is a key player in leading programs such as insurance open enrollment, while ensuring compliance, and helping drive a positive and well-informed employee experience.  The Human Resources Generalist must reside within our client’s Milwaukee office, and requires a strong mix of technical and creative skills.

 

Please connect with me ASAP if this sounds like this opportunity is for YOU!   

 

Human Resources Generalist Responsibilities:

  • Administer all Employee Benefit Programs, including Health, Dental, Life, Disability, 401K and Profit Sharing Plans.
  • Annually evaluates the cost of Employee Benefits, including health care cost containment, utilization review, and insurance claim costs.
  • Leads strategy planning and presents the communication for benefit programs, improving employee engagement and understandings
  • Assume ownership of the open enrollment process. This includes:
    • Working within our HRIS to build and test open enrollment site
    • Handle all communication to staff and answer any inquiry within a timely manner
    • Share results and post-enrollment metrics with management
  • Create and distribute total rewards statements to emphasize the value to all employees of their benefit packages.
  • Maintain current knowledge of and comply with provisions of COBRA, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, ACA, ERISA and other applicable laws as necessary. Files appropriate reports with State and Federal agencies.
  • Administer COBRA, FMLA, and ADA programs on behalf of the company. Including maintaining HR tracking of FMLA and Work Comp.
  • Launch and monitor “Wellness Program” ensuring timely notification to all employees of the yearly goals/objectives.
  • Review and communicate participation levels of Wellness Program and how they affect the insurance premium sharing percentage.
  • Manages costs of the Employee Benefit Programs and Union-related fringes and processes and approves all correlating bills / invoices.
  • Directly responsible for planning and conducting new hire orientations for assigned divisions and department.
  • Manage the new hire process within the HRIS to ensure proper maintenance of employee records.
  • Responsible for the payroll process for all salaried personnel on a bi-weekly basis, as well as oversee German payroll.
  • Maintains knowledge of governmental regulations, reporting requirements and legal requirements affecting company policies and human resource practices to include Wage and Hour and FLSA regulations to ensure compliance.
  • Assists in carrying out the Administration of the company’s 401K and Profit-Sharing plans including audits and annual notices
  • Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
  • Completes all MRA and industry-related surveys (benefits, turnover, salary etc.)
  • Complete any federal, state or local annual reports (EEO1, CA Data Reporting etc.)
  • Manage all work-related injuries and appropriate reporting, while also guiding employee.
  • Serve as a member of the Milwaukee/Corporate Social Events Committee
  • Lead all company charitable / fundraising activities (including United Way).

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in related discipline with 5 – 7+ years of experience in Human Resources required. HR related certification preferred.
  • Prior experience leading total rewards programs, employee orientations, and payroll supervision required.
  • Beneficial to having exposure to handling FMLA, ADA, and Work Comp cases.
  • Ability to work under minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment, supporting multiple locations.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to research, compile and interpret data in a logical format and perform in-depth analysis

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.)

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