HR Generalist

Description Gage Marine Corporation is seeking a qualified, HR professional who will work closely with managers and leadership across all of Gage Marine’s business and locations to enhance communication and nurture a culture where employees feel valued, connected, and inspired! This role requires hands‑on employee lifecycle program implementation with strategic alignment to Gage Marine’s core values and general HR support and tasks. This position reports directly to the COO. Our Ideal Candidate! The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience in HR with proven hands‑on expertise in the employee lifecycle, and, above all, is people‑focused and detail‑oriented. They are a high‑energy, authentic communicator who engages and encourages people. They help execute HR programs and initiatives, fill communication gaps, and model Gage Marine’s values of fun, community, and excellence while taking care of daily administration activities. About Gage Marine Gage Marine Corporation includes Gage Marine Boat Sales and Service, Lake Geneva Cruise Line, PIER 290 Restaurant, Lake Life Catering, and the Lake Life Store. Founded in 1873, our family of businesses brings the spirit of the lake life to locals and visitors across Wisconsin! With a passion for fun and a commitment to excellence, we serve our customers, colleagues, and community every day. Gage Marine has locations in Delavan, Fontana, Green Lake, Lake Geneva, Minocqua, and Williams Bay. Lake Life Begins with Gage. Responsibilities Champion the Employee Lifecycle - Assist with all phases of the employee lifecycle: recruiting, onboarding, engagement, performance support, offboarding, etc. Champion Gage Marine’s culture through people‑first practices and initiatives. Provide Support to Employees - Respond to employee questions or issues, assist employees in locating resources or connecting them with other HR employees or vendors. Assist employees in navigating the payroll platform. Payroll Support - Assist the Payroll & Benefits Manager with payroll issues including research, reaching out to parties, compiling and entering data, etc. Maintain Employee Records - Manage employee physical and digital documents and ensure employee confidentiality. Process non‑payroll employee updates in the payroll platform. Implement Meaningful Programs - Implement employee programs: recognition, learning & development, culture initiatives, wellness, diversity & inclusion, feedback & listening, etc. Empower Employee Success - Partner with managers and leadership to set and communicate clear expectations when it comes to performance, discipline and coaching. Build accountability and elevate team performance. Help Improve People Processes - Work closely with HR/Administration to help streamline processes, tools and system (onboarding checklists, offboarding workflows, manager toolkits, etc.). Process Employee Paperwork - Complete unemployment paperwork, injury reporting, FMLA requests, and more. Assist with annual censuses, reports, etc. Benefits & Compensation Competitive wage and benefits package: 3 Weeks of Vacation Personal Time Off Medical Dental Vision Health Savings Account (HSA) Company-provided Life and AD&D for employee, spouse and child(ren) Voluntary life insurance, STD, LTD, Accident and Critical Illness plans 401(k) plan with company match Holiday, Vacation & Personal Time Employee discounts across Gage Marine’s lifestyle brands Equal Opportunity Gage Marine Corporation is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. All employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, compensation, and benefits, are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. Requirements Experience - 3+ years in Human Resources. Experience in a large, multi-location business is a plus but not required. Education - Associates or bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field. Communicator & Collaborator - Excellent partner to our leaders and managers with a demonstrated ability to build trust and translate ideas into actionable programs. HR Knowledge - Strong experience with HR administration, employee lifecycle management, and wellness/benefits initiatives. Data Savviness - Comfortable with metrics, analytics, feedback tools and leveraging insights to form decisions. Culture-champion - Embodies values of fun, community, excellence and energy! #J-18808-Ljbffr