Human Resource Generalist

Description

Position Summary
The HR Generalist plays a critical role as a trusted advisor for a large business unit with over 2,000 employees across multiple locations and states. This position is responsible for aligning HR initiatives with business objectives, building a positive employee experience, and supporting leaders in engaging and managing their most important resource - their team. Our team is based onsite at our Delavan Holdings Family Office in Delavan, Wisconsin. This position reports directly to the Director of HR.

Key Responsibilities

HR Strategy & Business Partnership (5%)

• Partner with business leaders to develop and execute HR strategies that align with organizational goals
• Analyze workforce trends and provide data-driven recommendations to improve performance and engagement
• Act as a strategic advisor on organizational design, workforce planning, and change management

Employee Relations & Investigations (50%)

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters, providing guidance and resolution support to people leaders working through complex employee situations
• Conduct thorough, unbiased workplace investigations and recommend appropriate actions
• Ensure consistent application of policies, procedures, and employment laws

Internal Mobility (20%)

• Promote internal career growth by supporting internal mobility programs and processes
• Guide managers and employees through transfers, promotions, and development opportunities

Employee Offboarding (10%)

• Manage offboarding processes, including exit interview data gathering, and separation procedures
• Analyze exit data to identify trends and recommend improvements
• Make process improvements to manage compliance and risk through the transition process

Talent Management (10%)

• Support performance management processes, performance improvement plans, including goal setting, reviews, and development planning
• Collaborate with leadership to identify high-potential employees and succession planning opportunities
• Drive engagement initiatives and retention strategies

New Hire Orientation & Onboarding (5%)

• Partner with centralized Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Specialists to support early-stage employee success and guide process improvement based on business needs
• Facilitate weekly new employee orientation

Requirements

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of progressive HR experience, ideally in a business partner or generalist role
• Familiarity with Paylocity (HRIS), Google Workspace, and interest in AI and automation a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferred
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, employment law, and HR best practices
• Strong experience in conducting workplace investigations and handling sensitive situations
• Proven ability to influence and build relationships at all levels of the organization
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work onsite in Delavan, Wisconsin, with up to 10% travel