Senior Human Resources Generalist

Gehl Food & Beverage•Village of Germantown, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior HR Generalist serves as both a strategic and operational partner to business leaders, delivering comprehensive human resources support across multiple departments within a high-volume, 24/7 manufacturing environment. This role drives key initiatives in onboarding, employee relations, performance management, compliance, and talent development to align with business objectives and foster a high-performing, positive workplace culture. Partnering closely with leadership, the Senior HR Generalist proactively addresses workforce needs, mitigates organizational risk, and ensures consistent application of HR policies, employment laws, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). This role requires a hands-on approach to managing complex employee relations matters, supporting critical talent decisions, and leveraging data to guide business outcomes.

Requirements

Bilingual in Spanish preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible HR experience
Minimum of 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, with a strong emphasis on employee relations
Experience supporting leaders in a fast-paced, high-volume or manufacturing environment
Demonstrated knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations (e.g., FMLA, ADA, EEO, wage and hour)
Experience conducting workplace investigations and managing complex employee relations issues
Proven ability to coach and influence leaders on performance management and organizational matters
Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Provide direct HR support to multiple business units in a high-volume environment
Coach and advise leaders on performance management, corrective action, and organizational risk to ensure compliance with company policies and employment laws
Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers to facilitate and lead onboarding activities across functions and ensure new employees’ onboarding experience is successful
Ensure consistent implementation and continuous improvement of HR policies, programs, and best practices
Maintain the accuracy and integrity of HRIS data and employee records, and leverage systems for reporting and decision-making
Support recruitment and talent decisions, including hiring, promotions, transfers, onboarding, and offboarding processes
Support employee engagement initiatives, including surveys and action planning to enhance the employee experience