Senior HR Generalist

Bret Achtenhagen's Seasonal Services is a leading landscape company in Southeastern Wisconsin, recognized for its commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. With a strong focus on community, craft, and culture, the company transforms outdoor spaces into beautiful, functional environments. As a Senior HR Generalist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the company's growth by independently managing day-to-day HR operations and partnering with leadership on strategic initiatives. This is an on-site, full-time, exempt position that offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the organization’s people, processes, and culture.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary internal HR resource, managing daily HR operations and supporting leadership on strategic HR initiatives.
• Maintain HRIS and personnel records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all record-keeping requirements.
• Administer employee documentation, file management, and respond to HR inquiries.
• Assist with payroll processing as needed and act as a backup for payroll administration.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for both exempt and non-exempt positions, including new hire orientation and systems setup.
• Administer employee benefits programs and recommend enhancements to maintain competitiveness and satisfaction.
• Manage and evaluate compensation programs to ensure alignment with company philosophy and market standards.
• Develop and maintain personnel policies and procedures in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Monitor and enforce policy compliance among management and employees.
• Act as the primary point of contact for employee and leadership inquiries, providing guidance and coaching to resolve issues.
• Conduct investigations into employee concerns and recommend appropriate resolutions.
• Support and coach managers in the performance review process, including goal setting and feedback.
• Partner with the Safety and Training Manager to track safety training, identify training needs, and implement development programs.
• Plan and manage employee engagement events and activities to foster a positive workplace culture.
• Provide direction and oversight to temporary HR staff as assigned.
• Contribute to strategic HR initiatives that support business objectives and provide insights based on HR analytics and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in multiple areas of human resources.
• Fluency in English and Spanish (preferred), with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and MS Office Suite.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices and labor laws.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management abilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting HR metrics and data.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, and company policies to HR scenarios.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with diverse teams.
• Experience as an HR department of one or as part of a small business HR team (under 150 employees) is preferred.
• Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) is preferred.
• Experience working in a bilingual workforce environment is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required for occasional job site visits.