Sr. Human Resources Specialist – Easy-Going, Culture-Focused Team w/ Great Work/Life Balance!

Sr. Human Resources Specialist – Easy-Going, Culture-Focused Team w/ Great Work/Life Balance!
Location: near Racine, WI  
Base Salary: $80,000-$85,000 + Bonus    
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Life, 401K, Holidays, Generous PTO 
Job Type: Full-Time 
Typical Hours: M-F; 8 AM – 5 PM (flexible)  
Start Date: ASAP

Sr. Human Resources Specialist (HR & payroll exp. req.) Description 

Our client, a well-established manufacturing company just outside Racine, WI (<75 employees), is looking for a Sr. Human Resources Specialist to join their close-knit team at a really pivotal time. After the most profitable year in company history, they’re doubling down on their people and looking for someone to lead HR efforts with both care and practical vision. Reporting directly to the President, you’ll oversee all aspects of human capital management and work closely with the President, Controller, and Senior Accountant, alongside an external HR Business Partner (ADP). While there’s plenty of hands-on, day-to-day HR work, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys building better processes, removing roadblocks, and helping teams work more effectively together. There’s real opportunity here to modernize how HR supports the business, with visibility and influence across the organization. This is a company that still values its small company feel, maintains a relaxed and supportive culture, and genuinely listens to its people. Your ideas won’t just be welcomed, they’ll be used.

Important Note: This role offers flexibility to work from home after training. Onboarding typically lasts up to 6 months. Once you’re up to speed, you’ll have the option to work remotely 1-2 days per week.

Sr. Human Resources Specialist (HR & payroll exp. req.) Responsibilities

•    Serve as a go-to resource for employee questions and support
•    Lead and improve recruiting, onboarding, and offboarding processes 
•    Oversee payroll, benefits administration, and compliance with employment laws
•    Support HR programs and company initiatives from planning through execution
•    Mediate employee concerns and conduct investigations 
•    Update HR policies and procedures to align with organizational values 
•    Support employee growth through development and succession planning
•    Maintain HRIS data, employee records, and prepare HR reports as needed 
•    Collaborate with department leads on performance management guiding fair resolutions
•    Lead employee engagement fostering a positive, inclusive, and safe workplace culture
•    Align HR strategies with business goals to support organizational success

Sr. Human Resources Specialist (HR & payroll exp. req.) Qualifications 

•    5+ years of human resources experience required 
•    Payroll processing experience required 
•    HRIS experience required 
•    Ability to work onsite full-time for the first 6 months