Human Resources Generalist

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Human Resources Full Time Salary Staff Dental - Marshfield, Marshfield, WI, US

2 days ago Requisition

** Remote Position. Must reside within 1 hour of Marshfield, WI**

The Human Resources Generalist serves as a key member of the Human Resources team, providing comprehensive support and guidance across all areas of human resources. This role independently manages and supports employee relations, recruitment and onboarding, performance management, training and development, benefits administration, and HR compliance and recordkeeping. Partners with managers and employees to interpret and apply HR policies and procedures, address workplace concerns, resolve employee relations matters, and promote consistent and effective HR practices.

Exercises sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive matters while supporting organizational objectives and fostering a positive, productive work environment.

• Serves as a trusted HR resource and advisor to employees and managers by interpreting and applying HR policies, employment practices, and applicable employment laws. Provides guidance on employee relations, conflict resolution, coaching, and performance management. Investigates employee complaints and concerns, evaluates findings, and recommends appropriate resolutions and corrective actions.
• Partners with hiring managers to assess staffing needs and collaborates with the Recruiting Manager to develop recruitment strategies, evaluate candidates, and facilitate hiring activities. Provides guidance on talent acquisition practices and participates in workforce planning and recruitment initiatives.
• Coordinates and oversees new employee orientation and onboarding to support effective integration into the organization. Ensures required employment documentation, benefits enrollment, and initial training activities are completed and identifies opportunities to improve the onboarding experience.
• Advises managers on establishing performance expectations, setting goals, conducting performance evaluations, and addressing employee performance concerns. Provides recommendations regarding performance improvement plans, disciplinary actions, and employment terminations to promote consistency, accountability, and compliance with organizational policies and applicable employment laws.
• Oversees the accuracy and maintenance of HRIS data, personnel documentation, and required employment records in accordance with organizational policies and applicable requirements. Analyzes workforce data and prepares HR reports and metrics to support organizational planning, workforce decisions, and audits.
• Provides guidance to employees and managers regarding employee benefits, enrollment, and benefit changes. Supports benefits administration, leave management, unemployment claims, and related employment matters, ensuring processes are handled accurately and in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Oversees and performs the administration of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requests, including evaluating eligibility, coordinating required notices and documentation, monitoring leave usage, and communicating applicable requirements to employees and managers. Provides guidance and direction to the HR Coordinator regarding FMLA processes, reviews documentation and administrative practices for accuracy and compliance, and directly manages complex or escalated leave matters as appropriate.
• Identifies organizational and departmental training needs and coordinates the development, implementation, and…