$18 - $24 per hour
and bring their best to the work every day. If these values reflect who you are, we’d love to have you join us. Pay Range: $18.00/ hr - $24.00/hr (depending on education) What We’re Looking For We’re looking for a compas…
Human Resources · Milwaukee, WI
HR Generalist jobs in Milwaukee, WI
HR generalists handle a bit of everything in human resources: onboarding, benefits questions, records, policy, and employee support. They are often the first stop for people questions at smaller companies.
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$23–$48/hr
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$71k
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Everlight Solar is seeking a skilled Recruitment Assistant to assist in attracting candidates, screening them and matching them to appropriate positions. These collaborative individuals use high communication skills to m…
$5,000 per month
As one of the largest, most diversified utility contractors in North America, MICON Group, Inc. has been unlocking the potential of infrastructure and transportation construction for six decades. Our operational crews de…
Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials - the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life.Our s…
$70.32k - $105.48k
About The Job THIS ROLE WILL BE BASED IN MILWAUKEE, WI.As an Enterprise Insights Specialist - Field Research, you will help transform field insights into actionable intelligence that drives profitable growth and strategi…
We Are:Accenture’s SAP practice, and we live to see how this can transform the way we live and work. We are the industry-leader for building SAP solutions and we’re curious and always learning. We’re building the smartes…
whether that capability can be sustained. The role leads through influence rather than direct authority, scaling both products through HR Business Partners, Talent Partners and business leaders while advising senior lead…
Position Summary:Direct Supply is building the future of healthcare technology with industry-leading products, solutions and platforms to help improve the lives of millions of seniors and those who care for them.In the D…
HR Generalist / ADP Workforce Now Specialist Sendik's Fine Foods Brookfield, WI Position Summary The Human Resources Generalist / ADP Workforce Now Specialist is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of th…
Position Summary The HR Generalist supports the daily human resources needs of Roman Home Services and serves as an accessible, trusted resource for employees and leaders. Reporting to the HR Manager, this role is respon…
$48.5k - $51k
build homes, communities and hope. Our vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Position Overview: The HR Generalist is a key contributor to a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace by sup…
Human Resources Generalist – To $65K – Milwaukee, WI – Job # 3732B Who We Are The Symicor Group is a boutique talent acquisition firm based... ...and background checks. ~Handling all general functions of HR, payroll, ben…
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What hr generalists earn in Milwaukee
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $23–$30 | $48k–$62k |
| Mid level | $30–$39 | $62k–$81k |
| Senior | $37–$48 | $76k–$100k |
Adjusted for the Milwaukee market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Onboarding and offboardingBenefits administrationHRIS data managementEmployment law basicsEmployee relations supportRecruiting coordinationPolicy and handbook upkeepPayroll coordinationConfidentiality
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
What parts of HR have you owned versus supported?
Be precise: owned onboarding and benefits enrollment, supported investigations and reviews, for example. Honest scoping builds trust and sets you up to grow.
How do you handle an employee who comes to you with a sensitive complaint?
Show that you listen without promising outcomes, explain the process, document carefully, and escalate appropriately while limiting who knows.
Walk me through how you run onboarding for a new hire.
Cover the full arc from offer acceptance to day thirty: paperwork and systems, first-day experience, and check-ins. Mention anything you improved.
How do you keep employee records accurate and compliant?
Mention HRIS hygiene habits, retention rules, separating medical files, and periodic audits of I-9s and required documentation.
Tell me about a time you had to interpret a policy for a gray-area situation.
Show judgment: you read the policy's intent, checked precedent for consistency, consulted your manager or counsel when needed, and documented the decision.
How do you handle open enrollment season?
Describe planning backward from deadlines, clear employee communication, coordinating with brokers, and cleaning up data so payroll deductions land correctly.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For hr generalists specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the employee population you supported and whether you were the sole HR presence or part of a team.
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List the full spread of functions you touched, then flag the two or three you owned outright.
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Name your HRIS and payroll systems specifically, since generalist roles lean heavily on systems work.
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Quantify administrative outcomes, like onboarding cycles run, open enrollments completed, or audit findings closed.
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Include compliance specifics you have handled, such as I-9 audits, FMLA tracking, or handbook rewrites.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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HR Coordinator
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HR Generalist
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Senior HR Generalist
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HR Manager
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