HR Generalist Jobs in Madison, WI

A Human Resources (HR) Generalist is a professional who manages the day-to-day operations of human resource functions and duties. They carry a wide range of responsibilities, including recruitment and selection, onboarding new hires, providing training and development opportunities, managing compensation and benefits, ensuring legal compliance, and handling employee relations matters. They also play a crucial role in developing and implementing HR policies and systems that align with the company's strategy. They act as a bridge between management and employees, ensuring smooth communication and promptly addressing demands, grievances or other issues.

Key skills needed for an HR Generalist include strong interpersonal and communication skills, problem-solving abilities, decision-making skills, and proficiency in HRIS and related software. Professional certifications such as Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) are valuable additions to their profile. Prior to becoming an HR Generalist, individuals often gain experience in roles such as HR Assistant, HR Coordinator, or Recruitment Specialist. These roles allow them to understand the functioning of a HR department and develop necessary skills before moving into a Generalist position.

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Workforce Management Analyst

  • TEKsystems
  • Madison, WI
  • 1 day ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 1 day ago

Now Hiring for a Workforce Management Analyst to help forecast work volumes and determine headcount for various departments for a close client in the healthcare insurance company!! This is a long...

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Workforce Management Analyst (WI)

  • Dahl Consulting
  • Madison, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 2 days ago

Title : Workforce Management Analyst Location : Madison, WI (Hybrid, osite 3-days/week) Job Type : Contract-to-Hire Compensation : $33.65 - $40.86 per hour W2 Conversion Salary: $70,000 - $85,000...

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Recruiter & HR Generalist

  • Avis Budget of Wisconsin
  • Madison, WI
  • 5 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 5 days ago

law in talent management Productivity software Resume management software Stakeholder relationship building Full Job Description Description: The Recruiter & HR Generalist owns the full recruitment...

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HR Generalist

  • Datavant
  • Madison, WI
  • 6 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 6 days ago

As an HR Generalist, you will perform HR related duties at the professional level and may carry out responsibilities with employee relations, investigations, and planning and development....

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HR Generalist, L&S Administrative Regional Team

  • University of WisconsinMadison
  • Madison, WI
  • 10 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 10 days ago

Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: HR Generalist Job Summary: Join the L&S Administrative Regional Team as an HR Generalist and become an integral part of our team....

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HR Generalist

  • TEKsystems
  • Madison, WI
  • 14 days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 14 days ago

This includes working with managers and shop floor supervisors with key areas of responsibility including staffing, employee relations, labor relations, compensation and benefits administration, employee...

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Human Resources Generalist

  • The Bruce Company
  • Middleton, WI (6 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 27 days ago
  • Middleton, WI (6 miles from Madison, WI)
  • 27 days ago

In addition, this position will assist the Human Resources Manager in the areas of benefit administration, employee relations, organizational development, HRIS and policy administration....

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Senior Human Resources Generalist

  • Catalent
  • Madison, WI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 45+ days ago

The Senior HR Generalist plays a critical role within the Madison Biologics HR team....

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Human Resource Generalist - Labor Relations

  • Sub-Zero Inc. and Wolf Appliance Inc.
  • Madison, WI
  • 60+ days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 60+ days ago

Wolf employees related to management, employment, benefits, HR policy/procedure implementation and performance management Main point of contact for employee questions or concerns and leading through...

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Human Resources Generalist

  • Edgewood College
  • Madison, WI
  • 90+ days ago
  • Madison, WI
  • 90+ days ago

areas: student employment, benefits administration, onboarding, recruitment, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), personnel records management and employee relations....

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Demographic Data for Madison, WI

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HR Generalist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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HR Fundamentals
HR professionals look after the greatest creators of value (and risk) in organisations: their people. On this five-week course, youll be introduced to the practice of HR, and develop essential...
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Strategic HR Management
This course is about both the design and execution of human resource management strategies. This course has two central themes: (1) How to think systematically and strategically about aspects of...

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Salary for HR Generalist Jobs in Madison, WI

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHR research efforts.


Highest Education Level

HR Generalists in Madison, WI offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.5%
Master's Degree
28.7%
Associate's Degree
7.0%
High School or GED
6.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.0%
Doctorate Degree
2.2%
Some College
1.1%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by HR Generalists in Madison, WI
4-6 years
50.9%
1-2 years
30.0%
2-4 years
7.8%
Less than 1 year
4.6%
6-8 years
4.6%
None
1.6%
10+ years
0.5%



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