V. Marchese Inc is hiring: HR Generalist in Milwaukee

Objectives of this role

• Assist in developing and executing personnel procedures and policies and provide guidance and interpretation for business operations.
• Participate in development of HR objectives and systems, including metrics, queries, and ongoing reports for company requirements.
• Assist in administering benefits, compensation, and employee performance programs.
• Assist in keeping the organization compliant within the Human Resources scope of work.
• Suggest new procedures and policies for improving employee experience as well as the efficiency of HR department and company.
• Ensure compliance with local and national regulations and applicable employment laws, and update policies and procedures when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare paperwork and schedules for smooth new-hire onboarding process, coordinating with cross-functional departments to deliver an exceptional first day experience.
• Handle all administrative tasks for onboarding, new-hire orientations, and exit interviews, including data entry in human resources information systems (HRIS) and audits for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide a dedicated and effective HR advisory service to employees that covers absence and health issues, conduct and capability, complaints, organizational change, and all other employee-relations matters.
• Be a backup for payroll processing, and primary for data entry including biweekly and semimonthly updates to employee files, bonus/incentive pay, vacation/sick pay, expense reimbursements, hourly-employee validations, and benefits changes.
• Assist in the communication, interpretation, and upkeep of employee handbook, employee directory, and organizational chart, and contribute to policy development.

Required skills and qualifications.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness.
• Aptitude for problem-solving and thorough knowledge of HR procedures and policies.
• Advanced knowledge of HRIS and ability to learn new technical systems, when necessary.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) required.
• Knowledge of payroll and using HRIS systems.
• HSD or equivalent AND at least 3 years of HR experience.

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in human resources, business, or related field experience.
• Proven success working in an HR Department.
• Resourceful mindset and strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of UKG Pro and Work Force Management (Dimensions).
• Knowledge of national laws and regulations related to employment.
• 5+ years of experience.