AS THE HR PARTNER/GENERALIST, YOU WILL SUPPORT A COLLABORATIVE, TEAM-ORIENTED ENVIRONMENT BY PROVIDING A MYRIAD OF HR SERVICES TO THEIR ASSIGNED DIVISION(S):

• Provides expert guidance to managers and supervisors on handling complex employee relations issues, including conflict resolution, performance concerns, harassment claims, and disciplinary matters.
• Manages the pre-employment process, including facilitating background checks, reference checks and collection of documents verifying applicant eligibility and ensuring they meet the requirements of our funders.
• Initiates and assist hiring managers in the composition of job descriptions, internal job announcements as well as maintaining updated job postings on internal and external sites.
• Assists managers in drafting and reviewing corrective action and disciplinary documentation, ensuring compliance with legal standards and organizational policies.
• Coaches leadership on best practices for delivering constructive feedback and managing challenging conversations with employees.
• Investigates and report on workers’ compensation claims, ensuring timely and accurate follow-up to support employees while adhering to legal requirements.
• Responds to unemployment claims and represents the agency in unemployment hearings.
• Manages and oversees employee leave requests, including FMLA, disability, and personal leave, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
• Collaborates with managers to facilitate accommodations for employees as needed to support their return to work.
• Provides screening of applicants via internal Applicant Tracking System (ATS), external job boards and phone screens.
• Acts as a neutral mediator to resolve conflicts between employees or between employees and management, providing support to reduce or alleviate tensions and maintain positive working relationships.
• Serves as an advocate for employees, helping them navigate workplace issues and ensuring their concerns are addressed in a timely and appropriate manner.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certification in Human Resources (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR, SPHR) or similar professional certification.
• At least 5 years of experience in employee relations or HR management, with a proven track record of handling complex and sensitive employee issues.
• Experience in a healthcare, nonprofit, or similarly regulated industry with a focus on compliance and employee relations matters.

AS A STRONG CANDIDATE, YOU WILL ALSO HAVE EXPERIENCE IN:

• HR management in a social services or related organization of similar size and diversity of programs.
• Administration of FMLA, ADA, Worker’s Compensation, and Unemployment Compensation.
• Utilizing HR Systems to improve processes and create organizational efficiencies.
• Maintaining a high level of integrity and confidentiality while demonstrating a commitment to a person-centered philosophy.
• Managing multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously with a sense of urgency and ability to prioritize and communicate your goal and initiative progress to various agency stakeholders.
  Wisconsin Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
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