HR Generalist Jobs in Milwaukee, 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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Workday HRIS Systems Analyst

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 2 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 2 days ago

Management Experience with Workday payroll and timekeeping system configuration required Experience with a Workday HR system implementation preferred Benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans...

Senior HR Analyst

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 3 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 3 days ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Senior HR Analyst Komatsu Milwaukee, WI Onsite orRemote: Hybrid Position Komatsu is an indispensable partner to theconstruction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial...

Workforce Management Specialist

  • Brookfield, WI (9 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 3 days ago
  • Brookfield, WI (9 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 3 days ago

Network Health's success is rooted in its mission to create healthy and strong Wisconsin communities. It drives the decisions we make, including the people we choose to join our growing team....

Human Resources Generalist

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 4 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 4 days ago

The HR Generalist role requires a highly-capable generalist with strong results orientation, collaboration skills, and multi-tasking abilities....

HR Generalist

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 4 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 4 days ago

HR Generalist Job Code:2025-ADMINIST-004Location:Milwaukee Department:Human Resources FT/PT Status:Full Time JobResponsibilities: HR Generalist Wisconsin Community Services Inc....

Senior Human Resource Generalist

  • Waukesha, WI (15 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 4 days ago
  • Waukesha, WI (15 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 4 days ago

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world. Over the 60 plus years of Generac's history, we've been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the...

Human Resources Generalist

  • Cudahy, WI (6 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 5 days ago
  • Cudahy, WI (6 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 5 days ago

Mayprocess employee-related transactions and changes such as new hires andterminations in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) to assureaccuracy and compliance with law and company guidelines...

HR Services Specialist - Americas

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 8 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 8 days ago

You will be the first contact when employees and managers contact the HRSC and will resolve many inquiries and route specialty requests to Tier II Specialists, HR Generalists or our HR Centers of Excellence...

HR Generalist (FT)

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 11 days ago
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • 11 days ago

We’re looking for an experienced and approachable HR Generalist to support our Milwaukee campuses....

Human Resources Analyst

  • Franksville, WI (17 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 11 days ago
  • Franksville, WI (17 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 11 days ago

Human Resources Analyst Corporate Headquarters 12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 Are you an analytical thinker with a passion for problem-solving? As a Uline Human Resources Analyst,...

HR Generalist II

  • Union Grove, WI (23 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Union Grove, WI (23 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 12 days ago

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The HR Generalist II position will be primarily responsible for supporting the production operations client group, as well as contributing to and executing local and Corporate HR...

Human Resources Generalist

  • Waterford, WI (23 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 12 days ago
  • Waterford, WI (23 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 12 days ago

Generalist is crucial in shaping the next chapter of our success....

Regional Human Resources Generalist

  • Cudahy, WI (6 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 14 days ago
  • Cudahy, WI (6 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 14 days ago

May process employee-related transactions and changes such as new hires and terminations in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) to assure accuracy and compliance with law and company guidelines...

Introduction ** THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT CITY OF MILWAUKEEEMPLOYEES ONLY ** The Department of Employee Relations (DER) has two openingsfor Human Resources (HR) professionals: in Labor...

Human Resources Generalist

  • Franklin, WI (11 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 15 days ago
  • Franklin, WI (11 miles from Milwaukee, WI)
  • 15 days ago

Knowledge of HR policies, procedures, principles, processes and regulations and comfortable advising others in these areas Solid problem solving and decision-making skills, sense of urgency, attention...

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Salary for HR Generalist Jobs in Milwaukee, WI

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Highest Education Level

HR Generalists in Milwaukee, WI offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.4%
Master's Degree
28.6%
Associate's Degree
7.0%
High School or GED
6.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.1%
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 Milwaukee, 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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