HR Generalist

Renewaire • Waunakee, WI

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About The Position

At RenewAire, we’ve spent more than 40 years redefining energy recovery ventilation—improving indoor air quality while reducing energy costs. Our work supports healthier buildings and a healthier planet, and our people-centered culture ensures our employees feel just as supported as our customers. Based in Madison, WI, we are proud to hold Green Globes, LEED Gold, and ENERGY STAR certifications and remain committed to innovation, collaboration, and sustainability.
As our next HR Generalist, you won’t just support the business—you’ll shape the employee experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2–5 years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience with federal and state employment laws including ADA, EEO, ERISA, FMLA, and OSHA.
• Proven full-cycle recruitment experience.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while delivering an exceptional candidate and employee experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, ATS systems, and HR software platforms.
• A trusted professional who maintains strict confidentiality.
• A critical thinker who anticipates challenges and proactively solves problems.
• A confident communicator who builds credibility with employees and leaders.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working independently while thriving in a collaborative environment.
• Motivated by impact, improvement, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute creative recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
• Promote RenewAire as an employer of choice through branding initiatives and networking.
• Build strong partnerships with colleges, trade programs, and professional organizations.
• Represent RenewAire at job fairs and community hiring events.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting: sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
• Partner with leaders to navigate employee relations matters with professionalism and care.
• Administer FMLA, ADA, and other leave programs in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Serve as primary contact for safety investigations, near misses, and workers’ compensation cases.
• Drive safety culture initiatives including ergonomics, CPR/First Aid programs, and recognition efforts.
• Support policy development and ensure adherence to HR and OSHA guidelines.
• Lead seamless onboarding and offboarding experiences.
• Develop and analyze HR and safety metrics to inform retention and engagement strategies.
• Support training initiatives and employee development tracking.
• Participate in cross-functional HR projects that enhance engagement, performance, and culture.
• Provide backup support across HR functions to ensure operational excellence.

Benefits

• Mission-driven work focused on sustainability and indoor air quality.
• Collaborative, people-centric culture.
• Opportunity to influence safety, engagement, and talent strategy.
• A company that values innovation, accountability, kindness, and respect.
• Stable, growing organization with over four decades of industry leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level