Sr. HR Generalist

Lakeside HR Group•Seymour, WI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Lakeside HR Group has been engaged by our client to recruit for a Senior HR Generalist to join their team. The Senior HR Generalist is a hands-on role responsible for supporting day-to-day human resources operations, including employee relations, benefits administration, leave management, compliance, safety support, and HR program execution. This role serves as a primary resource for employees and leaders while ensuring consistent application of policies, strong employee engagement, and compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations. Ideal candidates bring strong HR judgment, a high level of confidentiality, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, hourly workforce environment such as manufacturing, transportation, or distribution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5–7+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in manufacturing, distribution, or an hourly workforce environment
Strong experience across employee relations, benefits, onboarding, compliance, and HR operations
Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office (Use PayCom currently)
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise strong professional judgment
Experience supporting employee relations investigations and issue resolution
Ability to work onsite with schedule flexibility as needed

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish)
HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR, etc.)
Experience supporting safety programs and workers’ compensation
Valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary HR resource to employees, supervisors, and managers on policies, procedures, and workplace expectations
Support employee relations matters including investigations, documentation, and issue resolution
Handle employee complaints (e.g., harassment, discrimination, conduct concerns) and partner with leadership on appropriate follow-up
Provide guidance to managers on documentation, performance conversations, and employee communications
Maintain strict confidentiality across all employee and company information
Support employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, events, and charitable activities
Coordinate and deliver new hire onboarding and orientation
Prepare onboarding materials (forms, training content, safety materials, system setup, etc.)
Maintain accurate employee records within HRIS and related systems
Manage employee lifecycle processes including onboarding, offboarding, and status changes
Maintain internal job postings and coordinate communication with operational leaders
Administer employee benefits including health, dental, 401(k), HSA, and related programs
Support open enrollment, benefit education, and employee inquiries
Manage benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations in applicable systems
Administer FMLA and other leave programs including tracking, documentation, and communication
Support employee wellness, recognition, and engagement programs
Maintain current knowledge of employment laws and regulatory requirements
Ensure compliance with federal and state laws including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, HIPAA, COBRA, and others
Audit employee files and documentation including I-9s and personnel files
Review and update policies and the Employee Handbook annually
Support training efforts related to compliance, workplace conduct, and documentation practices
Respond to unemployment claims and related state agency requests
Support workers’ compensation processes including reporting, documentation, and follow-up
Partner with leadership on safety initiatives and training efforts
Assist with employee safety training and promote a culture of safety engagement
Support payroll processes including documentation review and submission
Process production and operational paperwork
Provide general administrative support at the site level
Assist with front office coverage and operational support as needed