Human Resource Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

Midwest Refrigerated Services is a full-service 3PL company providing refrigerated logistics services for the food industry. Based in Milwaukee, WI, we operate the largest fresh 48 state LTL consolidation pool with more than 100+ trucks, and offer multiple sites with cooler, and air-conditioned storage, distribution, and cross-docking services.  We operate refrigerated and non-refrigerated warehouses for storage needs but also Value-Added Services such as specialty packing, kitting and fulfillment needs. We work with some of the household names that your family puts on the dinner table every night. It’s an important job, one that makes a difference in your community. This is the first step in launching your career with a family-run company that cares about you, your family, and your success. We encourage our employees to learn and grow with us, while enjoying the friendly culture and great benefits that come with the MRS experience.     

The HR Generalist will provide Human Resources (HR) support at our Madison, WI and Beloit, WI locations. Responsibilities include recruiting, onboarding, policy and procedure administration, benefits, workers’ compensation, training, performance management, and leave of absence coordination. This role will also collaborate closely with HR team members to support the development and implementation of HR initiatives that advance departmental and organizational goals.

At Midwest Refrigerated Services, we are driven by our Midwest Values of: 

• M odesty
• I ntegrity
• D ependability
• W ork Ethic
• E fficiency
• S afety
• T rust

It is the expectation that all employees exemplify these values.

General Accountabilities include:

• Maintain personnel files in compliance with applicable legal requirements.  
• Update company organizational chart and project list.
• Assists department in carrying out various human resource programs and procedures for all company employees. 
• Full cycle recruiting for open positions.
• Conduct new hire orientations & manage the entire onboarding process.
• Support all Midwest Refrigerated Services operations with responding to employee inquiries and requests for assistance on a variety of matters. 
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Special projects as assigned.

  Skills  Required:

• Ability to read, write and speak English.   
• Proven experience as an HR Generalist and/or relevant human resources position.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Thorough knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Other duties as assigned by management

Prerequisites:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least one year of human resource management experience preferred.
• SHRM-CP a plus
• Valid driver’s license

Benefits and Perks:

MRS benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, Flex Spending Account, Dependent Care Flex Spending Account available the 1st of the month following 30 days of hire.  Additional benefits available 1st of the month following 60 days of hire include Critical Illness, Identity Theft, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, company paid life insurance, company paid short-term disability, company paid long term disability and 401K plan with company match.  Our employees also enjoy Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Pay (with 2 Floating Holidays), Referral Bonuses, and access to the EAP program.  Our benefits provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their needs.   

We encourage Veterans to apply.  Each applicant will be required to pass all pre-employment testing. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by MRS, will be contacted.

Midwest Refrigerated Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.