HR Generalist - Employee Relations & Recruiting

Lad Lake is a COA-accredited, nonprofit, independent organization serving youth and families across Wisconsin. Our trauma-informed programs impact over 1,200 youth and their families, and we are dedicated to fostering growth and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion every step of the way.

Our mission is to guide young people toward their potential and help them live responsibly. We do this by building a team of compassionate, skilled professionals committed to empowering our staff and the individuals we serve.

We're looking for an experienced and approachable HR Generalist to support our Milwaukee campuses. If you're a people-first HR professional who thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment and is ready to help shape an inclusive and positive workplace culture-this role is for you.

What a Day in the Life of a Human Resources Generalist Looks Like: • Serve as a trusted first point of contact for employees, offering support with professionalism and empathy.

• Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts for Milwaukee campus positions-sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding great talent.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to develop creative, inclusive recruiting strategies that reflect our mission and values.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance, and workplace concerns with a solutions-focused mindset.
• Maintain and update employee records and HRIS data, as well as support HR reporting and metrics.
• Participate in fact findings and help ensure a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment.
• Support the performance management process and promote professional development.
• Work closely with the Director of People & Culture to align HR efforts with agency-wide goals.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field-or equivalent experience.
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of full-cycle recruiting and generalist HR experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with high emotional intelligence.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now and applicant tracking systems a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• A collaborative, flexible attitude and commitment to continuous learning.
• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, STD, LTD Benefits
• Holiday pay (up to 8 days)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Casual dress code - be comfortable being you!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for added support
• Longevity - We're proud to be Wisconsin's oldest youth service organization
• Supportive, servant-leadership culture - we're here to help you thrive

This isn't just HR-it's heart work. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's education, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.