Human Resources Generalist

Location: Town of Wausau

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Wausau, WItime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agotime left to apply:
End Date:
January 17, 2026 (6 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR-717
** Job Posting End Date:
** 01-17-2026
** Worker Sub-Type:
** Regular
* * Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

** 40
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* Position Summary:

** The Human Resources Generalist provides comprehensive HR support across multiple functional areas, including recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, classification and compensation support, and HR policy compliance. This role serves as a trusted advisor to employees and supervisors, offering thoughtful and innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of the organization.
** Examples of Work Performed:
** The following duties are typical of this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.
* Coordinate full-cycle recruitment activities, including preparing recruitment materials, sourcing candidates, posting positions, developing interview questions, scheduling and participating in interviews, and supporting final candidate evaluations and dispositions.
* Process employment-related transactions in the HRIS (Workday) accurately and in a timely manner.
* Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for job applicants, employees, and managers by responding to HR-related inquiries and ensuring clear communication, compliance, and high-quality service.
* Actively collaborate as a member of the Human Resources team to support continuous improvement of HR processes and systems and contribute to special projects with internal and external stakeholders.
* Maintain, update, and manage personnel files, including supporting the transition from paper to electronic records and coordinating employee requests to review personnel files.
* Organize and maintain files and public records; assist with scheduling appointments, events, and meetings; and support general office operations.
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* Qualifications:

*** Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field required.
* Minimum of 2 (two) years of HR experience.
* Public sector, unionized environment, or civil service experience preferred.
* HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, IPMA-HR) preferred.
* Other combinations of education and experience that provide equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
*** Working knowledge of HR principles, employment laws, and best practices.
* Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
* Ability to balance empathy with consistency, fairness, and policy compliance.
* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
* Ability to interpret and apply personnel policies and procedures, labor contracts, and federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.
* Ability to work without direct supervision and exercise initiative.
* Ability to control and process information received from a wide variety of sources and disseminate it to appropriate staff.
* Ability to think independently and make decisions based on established policies, procedures, and precedents and recognize when to seek out higher level decisions on those policies, procedures, and precedents.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, departments, agencies, and the public in an honest, kind, and respectful manner.
* Ability to compile, analyze, record, and assemble data and information in a meaningful and effective manner.
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* Physical Requirements:

** Low

Physical Requirements - Job involves minimal physical exertion or movement. This job typically requires prolonged sitting, limited walking, or minor lifting. Job tasks may require working with a computer or in an office setting with occasional movement

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