<p><strong>HR Generalist – Payroll and Benefits Focus!</strong></p><p><br></p><p>A long-time client of our Madison team is in search of a <strong>Human Resources Generalist</strong> who will oversee and streamline payroll and benefits functions while supporting a variety of HR-related tasks. The ideal candidate will bring a high level of payroll and benefits expertise and the ability to collaborate across teams. To be considered, please apply in confidence with your most up to date resume! </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Administer payroll operations for a 200 person organization, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing of bi-weekly payroll cycles </li><li>Manage employee benefits programs, including enrollment, administration, and troubleshooting employee inquiries across medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefit plans </li><li>Lead annual open enrollment processes, including system updates, employee communications, and vendor partnerships</li><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, wage and hour laws, and benefits-related legal requirements</li><li>Conduct reporting and audits of payroll and benefits data to validate accuracy, identify trends, and enhance internal controls</li><li>Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes, focusing on payroll setup, benefits initiation or termination, and employee education regarding compensation and benefits programs </li><li>Support other HR functions as needed, including employee relations, performance management, and HR policy implementation, to ensure best practices are upheld across the entire organization</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a <strong>Bilingual </strong>HR Generalist to become a part of our team in Portage, Wisconsin. As the HR Generalist, you'll play a key role in implementing and administering various HR policies and programs. Your responsibilities will cover areas such as recruitment, employee development, compensation, and performance management.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Implement and administer various HR policies and programs.</p><p>• Supervise the recruitment process, including identifying recruitment sources, evaluating candidates, and conducting interviews.</p><p>• Coordinate new permanent member orientation and ensure a smooth onboarding process.</p><p>• Ensure legal compliance with all federal and state regulations related to human resources.</p><p>• Keep all HR-related records with strict adherence to confidentiality.</p><p>• Assist with workers' compensation and OSHA compliance programs.</p><p>• Handle HR functions such as answering HR queries, benefit enrollment, and processing new permanent members, changes, and termination information.</p><p>• Keep accurate employee information in the HRIS system.</p><p>• Develop and maintain detail oriented and technical knowledge in areas of responsibility.</p><p>• Manage communication with the union and respond to union grievances.</p><p>• Assist with employee learning and development programs.</p>