Requisition Number: HUMAN001385Full-TimeOn-siteLocations Madison, WI, USADescription Company Overview: Nelson Global engineers, manufactures, and distributes clean and efficient Air & Fluid Transfer, NVH, Complex Structural, Acoustic, and Thermal Management Solutions. Nelson Global partners with the world's leading OEMs. With 22 global manufacturing and distribution facilities and unparalleled engineering and innovation capabilities, Nelson Global provides mission critical solutions with the highest degree of reliability at the lowest cost. Our dedication to serving our employees, partners, and the planet responsibly is realized across three pillars of sustainability: environmental, social, and governance. By empowering our people, reducing waste, and developing innovative and efficient systems, we support the communities and resources that spur the industries and technologies of the future.Position Overview: The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for a variety of Human Resources functions at our Madison, WI plant. Responsibilities include hourly recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, benefits and payroll administration, leave of absence and worker's compensation, HR compliance, HRIS reporting training and development, and other assigned duties by the HR Manager. This is a full-time, exempt position, working 100% on-site. This position reports to the HR Manager at our Arcadia, WI plant.Primary Responsibilities & Duties Recruitment & Onboarding Position will initially be focused on recruiting hourly talent, primarily skilled welders, for our new Madison, Wisconsin, plant location and assisting with the recruitment of welders for our Arcadia plant. Position will be responsible for posting job openings, reviewing resumes, conducting interviews, and coordinating new hire onboardingFacilitate orientation programs and ensure all new hire paperwork is completedManage the employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboardingEmployee Relations Function as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programsAssist in addressing employee concerns, resolving conflicts, and ensuring a positive work environmentSupport managers with performance evaluations, corrective actions, and documentationBenefits Administration Coordinate and administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, 401K retirement plan, and other perksServe as the liaison between employees and benefits providers to resolve issues and provide support during open enrollmentPayroll Administration Responsible for full-cycle payroll administration. Collection of time worked, vacation holidays, overtime, and other specific labor allocation reportingAttendance/ Leave of Absence/ Worker's Compensation Administer our hourly attendance policyAdminister disability and FMLA programs, with a focus on effective managementPerform worker's compensation intake processing; support applicable leave of absence/return to work administration at the facility levelHR Compliance Ensure that the location is compliant with all federal, state, and local labor lawsMaintain accurate and confidential employee records in accordance with internal policy and legal requirementsHRIS & Reporting Manage and update employee data in the HRIS system (UKG)Generate and analyze HR-related reports, including turnover, absenteeism, and diversity metricsTraining & Development Identify training needs and coordinate employee development programsAssist in implementing training initiatives that foster a culture of continuous improvementPolicy Development Support the development and implementation of HR policies and proceduresEnsure employees understand and comply with company policiesOther Duties This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. The employee may perform other duties assigned by the HR Manager to meet the ongoing needs of the companyRequired Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field strongly desired. Would consider relevant prior experience in lieu of a degreeMinimum of 2+ years of hourly manufacturing associate recruiting experience, preferably recruiting skilled positions like weldersMinimum of 3+ years progressive, professional HR Generalist work experience, preferably in a manufacturing facility/environmentKnowledge of HR best practices and legal complianceExperience in a manufacturing environmentGood working knowledge of time and attendance systems and human capital systemsPreferred Experience 1+ years of experience with UKG Pro/WFMSHRM, HRCI or other HR Certification desiredSkills & Abilities Good working knowledge of HR principles, practices, administration, and competenciesExcellent computer skills and Intermediate Microsoft Office Excel skills are requiredExcellent attention to detail and accuracyEffective oral and written communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsConfidentiality is a mustAbility to work independently with limited daily directionAbility to travel throughout the state of Wisconsin and do overnight travel. As the facility is staffing up travel to Arcadia may be up to 30-40% for a 6–8-week period. Then the travel requirement will decrease significantly once the facility starts up.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.#J-18808-Ljbffr